David Macaulay was the author.  And you are right   Great book.  Also try
"The Weans"

Denis Gojak wrote:

> I am still amazed that no one on HISTARCH has responded to Ron May's
> query about the excavation of motels with a mention of one of the
> all-time archaeological classics 'Motel of the Mysteries' [the author
> escapes me right now].
>
> Denis Gojak
> Heritage Asset Manager
> Planning NSW
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> Correct! The first motel, still called the Motel Inn, is located on
> the
> nothern boundary of San Luis Obispo. It is currently closed for
> remodeling.
> Plans are to preserve the mission revival facade but to demolish the
> little
> bunglaows in the rear (the most important feature of the earliest
> motels).
> Robert L. Hoover
> San Luis Obispo, CA