Multiple choice general knowledge history

World's first Motel

  1. 1958

  2. 1925

  3. 1935

  4. 1942
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Explanation

The first motel was built in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by Arthur Heineman. He coined 'motel' from 'motor hotel' - designed for automobile travelers with parking outside rooms, unlike traditional hotels.

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