Century-old couple has a Route 66 connection March 9, 2009
Posted by Ron Warnick in Motels, People.trackback
Tucked into this story from KTUL-TV in Tulsa about Forrest Winston, 101, and his wife Vera Winston, 100, was this little item:
If you recognize Winston, you may know him as the one who built the Winston Motor Court on Route 66. Back then, it was the city’s first air-conditioned motel.
Here’s a postcard image of the Winston Motor Court, which was listed as being on Route 66 and U.S. 75 in Tulsa. Here’s another image, from eBay. Here’s another image and another.
I know very little about the Winton’s Court. It may still be over there under another name. Can anyone chime in?
Ron,
I seem to remember Winston’s Motor Court still being there on the east side of town as we passed by on our way to Litchfield last year. That’s the place that my parents always stayed at in Tulsa.
Danged if I know where it is. It’s no longer in the local telephone directory, as far as I can tell.
I dunno if it’s on the east side of town. U.S. 75 is on the west side of Tulsa.
Ron,
This is now an Economy Inn. Address is 5609 W Skelly Dr.