Blue Bell Motel in San Luis Obispo, California

by John Margolies

Make your space elegant with this symmetrical, fine art print of the Blue Bell Motel in San Luis Obispo, California photographed in 1977 by the famous photographer John Margolies.

This picture is part of the Roadside America collection of Margolies archived at the Library of Congress. It features the characteristic clean lines, pastel colors, doors in teal and brown contrasting colors, and a motor-court style made out of stucco that defines the architecture of mid-20th century central coast California. The signature style of Margolies brings out the elegant simplicity of the vintage architecture set against the blue skies.