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highways of it’s day, the Lincoln Highway. Later it became known as U.S. 30 and today is simply called East Market Street or PA Route 462. Martin and Charlotte’s residence was just east at 2101 East Market Street. The Modernaire opened for business in 1949 and has been a family owned motel that has welcomed travelers for almost 75 years. It is similar to The Haines Shoe House a few miles to the east in that both buildings were meant to gain the attention of passing tourists as the drove through York County along our most historic road. Over the years, the Modernaire built more guest rooms behind the original brick motel along with a swimming pool to remain competitive in the ever changing lodging business. In the years after the relocation of U.S. 30, like many roadside attractions along the Lincoln Highway time and declining
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