A few weeks ago, the owners of El Trovatore Motel along Route 66 in Kingman, Ariz., announced they were doing an extensive renovation of the Route 66 landmark.
This week, the motel started work on the enormous sign tower. Co-owner Sam Frisher wrote in an email Thursday:
Today we are starting by taking down the letters to be sent to restore to its original state as it was 73 years ago. […] We have many visitors from all over the world who take pictures of the tower and locals remember when the sign was a beacon of light that could be seen for miles. We hope to finish it before the (Arizona Route 66) Fun Run here.
Here are the photos he took of the sign-tower work:
You can read more about the El Trovatore project here.
(Photos courtesy of Sam Frisher)
That looks like a very cool place, and so glad to see it being restored to operation. We hope to stay there when we have the opportunity to head west.
Best of luck to you in your exciting adventure! If you have rack cards made up, we will be glad to distribute them to the guests of the Blue Swallow who are heading west.
thank you for your Interest In El Trovatore , you are welcome anytime! Just To Give You An Idea What Our Rooms Are Like, We Have Theme Rooms, Such As, John Wayne,Marilyn Monroe,Elvis Presley,James Dean,Clark Gable,Some Of Which Have Been Guests Here At The El Trovatore In The Past Years. We Are Also Working On Brochures And A Web Site. Rooms Are Currently $39.99 Including Breakfast At The Hot Rod Cafe. Hope To See You Both Soon. Sam & Monica Frisher