Chrome color postcard showing an aerial view of The Sands Hotel, Abilene, Texas, located on Highway 80 West. The mid-century motel complex features an L-shaped building, large heated swimming pool, and parking lot with the highway visible at right. Back carries a hotel description and blank reservation request form listing 100 air-conditioned units, heated pool, 24-hour dining, and barber, beauty, and gift shop. Single rates from $7.50. Photography by Chas. Cockerell, Abilene TX; printed by James J. Gillick & Co., Berkeley, Calif. Unused.