Wagon Wheel Motel’s restaurant reopens as gift shop December 7, 2009
Posted by Ron Warnick in Businesses, Motels, Preservation.trackback
That didn’t take long. Just a few months after the Wagon Wheel Motel building in Cuba, Mo., changed owners, the motel’s long-closed restaurant building has been renovated and converted into a gift shop.
According to the Viva Cuba blog:
The opening followed months of restoration, where windows and doors were put back to their original spot and other historic details were preserved.
The Shoppe, which features gifts, home decor, and Rt. 66 memorabilia, was closely inspected by Cuba residents and travelers over the weekend. On Sunday, The Shoppe was a stop on Viva Cuba’s Yuletide Tour.
Scenes of the building’s history and restoration played on a TV screen as shoppers enjoyed the vintage building and its wares. Many visitors shared memories of the old building. Echols hopes to develop a special line of Wagon Wheel themed souvenirs that stay true to the Wagon Wheel heritage.
According to the blog, the motel itself will be renovated this winter, yet remain open for guests.
Be sure to check out the photos on the blog site.
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