Dun-Roamin' Motel is Opened in Longview (January 1, 1947)

Longview’s newest and most ambitious courts project, the Dun-Roamin’ Ranch Motel, situated on East Marshall avenue, now is open to the public, it has been announced by James Hurst, owner and developer.

The project, in the easter edge of Longview on U.S. Highway 80, is a large-scale motel, courts. It is not yet completed, but portions of the project are ready for occupancy and have been opened for business.

Mr. Hurts will continue work on the project, and plans a general public opening as soon as the building layout can be finished, grounds landscaped and drives completed.

Further details of the project will be revealed to the public at the time of the formal opening.

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References

“Dun-Roamin’ Motel is Opened In Longview”, The Longview Daily News, Wednesday, January 1, 1947, Page 15.
Post Card courtesy of Digital Commonwealth Massachusetts Online, "Dun-Roamin Ranch Motel, Longview, Texas."

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