The Robert E. Lee

[misterx]

I was driving south on Route 11 between Abingdon and Bristol VA. Within a mile, I passed a brilliant field of yellow flowers (mustard?), a dilapidated mom and pop style motel (single story L-shape), and this, the Robert E. Lee Motel. I turned around and stopped to photograph the R.E.L. first.



It was starting to rain when I stopped, and I only managed to get a few photos before the skies opened up. Sans-umbrella, I had to pack it up. The field and the other motel will have to wait until another day.

Comments

[cuntishness.livejournal.com]

These are so beautifully moody.

[dampscribbler.livejournal.com]

Air conditioned!

Something about that REL picture makes me feel sad, despite the fun of "air conditioned" next to a building with no windows.

[summerwind783.livejournal.com]

Despite it being REL's motel, I really like the pics. Though I would love to get inside the building.

[misterx.livejournal.com]

I fantasize about what it might be like inside, but I fear it would look like just an interior.

[misterx.livejournal.com]

The birds were quite happy about it, if that is any consolation. Both the sign and the windows were in full occupation.

[misterx.livejournal.com]

Yeah, likewise.

Upstairs

[tncatsie.livejournal.com]

The upstairs of the Robert Lee Motel housed Bristol's first Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Re: Upstairs

[misterx.livejournal.com]

Seriously?
And how do you know this?

[cuntishness.livejournal.com]

i understand the feeling.

Gen. Robert E. Lee Motel

[tncatsie.livejournal.com]

Hey Rich,

I noticed these really cool pics of the motel. Here's some interesting history on this place http://www.tricities.com/tri/news/local/article/col_sanders_once_cooked_at_lee_motel/10806/

Take care & I hope Mel is feeling better.