At the time, no doubt a sign of pride in the Motor City.

"Fine restaurant - open 24 hours. Picturesque patio. Switchboard service. The BALMAR offers truly beautiful spacious living of Tri-Level Design in a symphony of color."

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Our motel room Sept 11, 12, 13 1972

Not very clean

If the motel on the site now is the same place, it's been renovated beyond recognition. Pity: we've lost the Symphony of Color.