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From a postcard image of the Ames Tourist Court, located at 318 East Lincoln Way in Ames. This was the first motel built in Ames. It first appeared in the Ames telephone directory in 1937 under the heading "Tourists' Camps" along with Jerry's Cafe at 316 South Duff. Ames Tourist Court became the Ames Motor Lodge which was in operation through 1997.