Standing on the site of the proposed new Holiday Inn at the junction of highways 30 and 149 June 18, 1960, are, from left, Robert Brock of Topeka, franchise operator, and Ed Cohn, treasurer ...

Holiday Inn is modernizing, and travelers who favor mid-century modern furniture and wood slat walls will appreciate the new look. The hotel chain is in the middle of an overhaul meant to elevate ...