Signs and Times over 90 Years of Hospitality!

By on May 16, 2014   /   History, Lodging, Recreation, Vacation  
Signs and Times over 90 Years of Hospitality!

Circa 1924  Auto camp flashback!  Pull up and get a camp spot!  I know this is grandad, D.K. Rankin (sitting closest to the door) and grandma Eva’s cousin Felix from California.  We’re not entirely sure this is the exact position of the small cabin office as it is situated today.  But early travelers did enjoy a drink of cool, well-water and got to know this farmer/homesteader/pioneer from Virgina.

sign 1971cpCirca 1967  Here we have the first sign mom and dad put up.  This is a great shot as it captures the original electric Rankin Court sign just off to back and right.  Red tulips are blooming just behind the sign so this picture must have been taken in the spring.  Plans are in the works to begin remodeling the stucco cabins, no. 1 and no. 2 (also seen  in the backround) soon!

Circa 1971  Notice the New Units in Back is added to the next sign upgrade.  I remember a new well being drilled, and a modular unit of 6 motel rooms was brought in and set on a foundation next to the house on the back of the property.  Because people could only see the cabins from the road, the New Units in Back helped bring in more business.

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2009-  Here we are today!  We selected the new logo to carry on the auto court heritage, painted the pole and are ready for guests again this year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you’ve enjoyed a quick tour through 90 years of The Rankin!  We’ll share more pictures and stories as we move through the 2014 season with you.  Let us know when you need a place to stay on your way to Yellowstone Park!  We are still here and have clean, comfortable, affordable rooms or cozy cabins with wing-back chairs and books. Call Robert (208) 652-3570, or his cell (208) 851-8646 (he may be out working on the grounds and watering my flowers!).

 

TRAVEL SAFELY!

Jenny & Robert

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Rankin’s Auto Camp

By on May 9, 2014   /   Events, History, Lodging, Recreation, Uncategorized, Vacation  
Rankin's Auto Camp

Our 2014 season officially started April 9 when Dan’s Plumbing turned on the water!  A few snow banks lingered behind the cabins and Lady loved that!  Robert worked hard to get the lawns cleaned up in time for the spring rains this last week.  He’s busy mowing the beautiful green grass in between the storms now!  Daffodils, tulips and pansies enjoy spring’s simple gift of sunshine.

2014 marks our 90th year of operation.  90 years of hospitality is how we think of it.  We reorganized a bookcase in the office/house entry-way and have pictures, antique cars, a 1924 license plate, and 2 wool blankets that were used in the early auto camp cabins sitting on the shelves.  The special, keepsake blankets are a bit threadbare and soft around the edges.  One is brown with the words Rankins Auto Camp  embroidered in red along one edge. The other blanket is gray with 2 black stripes. Rankin Court is embroidered in black thread along the edge of this blanket.

We are proud that Rankin Auto Camp lives on!  What’s left of the 1890s farm machinery sits in a bed of beautiful flowers.  The perennials on the grounds are those planted by my grandmother, mother and myself.  The rooms and cabins are cozier than ever and ready to welcome you as you travel through our beautiful Yellowstone and Teton country.

The 2014 season is here and it’s looking BUSY! Robert’s getting quite a few family reunions and wedding parties scheduled. Our international visitors are coming from all over the world to stay with us.  And we are ready!  The famous fire-pit is out as are the grills.  Call (208) 652-3570, or Robert’s cell phone, (208) 851-8646 and let us know when you’ll be coming!

And as always, Travel Safely!

Jenny & Robert

P.S.  Thank you Betty for getting me in gear to update our blog site!  Waking up from hibernation is hard work!  We’re looking forward to seeing you later this summer!

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