Herold's Modern Cabins--U.S. Route 1, Guilford, Conn. B161

Herold's Modern Cabins--U.S. Route 1, Guilford, Conn. B161

View shows a roadside sign in front of a stone wall and Cape Cod style dwelling housing a tourist accomodations office. The image was taken at the height of the automobile vacationing era in the U.S., made more affordable to families by the develoment of the affordable tourist cabin model. Route 1 passed through the historic town of Guilford along the Connecticut shoreline between the New York metropolitan area and Cape Cod. The sign advertises "Away from Traffic Noise--in a Restful Park--Steam Heat/ Showers."