Privately owned cabins were being built as early as 1901. The first on record, “Askins Cottage Camp” in Douglas, Arizona, was first
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constructed to house workers from the nearby copper-smelting plant. As auto travelers began to show up the name was changed to “Askins Tourist Court” then “Askins Auto Court.” A free two- bedroom shelter was opened in 1914 in Delavan, Kansas, and boasted beds, cooking utensils, dishes and cutlery.
After World War I even more people were travelling, looking for work or migrating to other parts of the country. Along major routes, such as the famous Route 66 from
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2nd Semester, Academic Year 2014