Tee Pee Motel in Wharton, Texas

by John Margolies

Revisit the golden era of American road trips through this beautiful image of the famed Tee Pee Motel in Wharton, Texas. This architectural wonder photographed by renowned architectural photographer John Margolies was constructed in the 1940s. This classic roadside motel has vibrant green hues that adorn the cone roof top and windows and even extend to the entrance doors and wigwam-shaped cabins. This is an example of mid-century novelty architecture at its best.

For those who love classic roadside art, mid-century modern interior designs and travel photography.

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