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The Shreveport-Bossier City area is strategically located in the heart of the Ark-La-Tex region, and the crossroads of many national U.S. Highways. Today it is the site of a very successful casino and gaming industry including the Eldorado, Sam's Town, Boomtown, Horseshoe, Diamond Jacks, and Harrah's Louisiana Downs.
In the 1930s, as cars became a more affordable mode of transportation, and more highways were constructed, such as U.S. 80, Shreveport tourist courts were built, offering the privacy and comfort of a one-room accommodation.
They were called by different names: courts, cottages, cabins, and lodges. But they all offered similar amenities. Gradually a newer, but similar, concept evolved: the motel, between an auto tourist camp and the traditional downtown hotel. And many adopted the "art deco" theme popular at the time.
Some of our favorite "tourist courts" and a few older motels located in Shreveport, Louisiana are shown below. You can also view more Louisiana area tourist courts and motels, and view a photo gallery of historic Shreveport sites.
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Blue Bonnet Courts
U.S. Highway 80, Shreveport, Louisiana |
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Rockland Motel Courts
U.S. Hwy. 80, Shreveport, Louisiana |
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Banks Motel
U.S. 80 East of Downtown Shreveport, Louisiana |
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Kickapoo Plaza Courts
Shreveport, Louisiana |
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Barksdale Motel
Bossier City, Louisiana |
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