The word "motel" is a portmanteau of "motor" and "hotel." Coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California, the term defined a brand-new architectural concept designed specifically for the automobile age. As the United States built out its highway infrastructure in the early-to-mid 20th century, the motel became an essential part of the American landscape, symbolizing freedom, mobility, and the democratization of travel. The Architecture of the Open Road
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