On Thursday morning, the City of St. Robert, Missouri, began razing the distinctive but troubled Alpine Haus motel along Route 66. The city hopes that clearing the vacant property would lead to other development, according to a city news release. Residents driving by over the next several days may notice that the front of the … Continue reading City of St. Robert is tearing down the Alpine Haus motel
Category: Motels
Restored Ozark Court neon sign will soon be moved to Joplin Expo site
The recently restored neon sign for the long-closed Ozark Court motel near St. Clair, Missouri, will soon be moved to the Joplin Expo in Joplin, Missouri. KSHB-TV in Kansas City recently paid a visit to Fossil Forge sign company in nearby Lee's Summit, Missouri, that was restoring the sign. Rich Dinkela, past president of the … Continue reading Restored Ozark Court neon sign will soon be moved to Joplin Expo site
Refurbished Glancy Motel sign will be placed on southeast corner of Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
After restoration, the neon sign for the defunct Glancy Motel in Clinton, Oklahoma, will be placed on the southeast corner of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in town. Brian Aneshansley, board president of Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, said the sign is being stored by G&S Sign Services in Oklahoma City as it … Continue reading Refurbished Glancy Motel sign will be placed on southeast corner of Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Lighting ceremony held for re-created “First/Last Stop in Texas” sign in Glenrio
Glenrio Smoke Stop, a cannabis dispensary on the New Mexico side of the Texas border town of Glenrio, recently held a lighting ceremony for its re-created “First/Last Stop in Texas” sign along Route 66. The business uploaded a bunch of photos and clips from the ceremony to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DawoTlSDp_3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== A similar sign that stated “First … Continue reading Lighting ceremony held for re-created “First/Last Stop in Texas” sign in Glenrio
Group seeking to save El Pueblo Motel in Flagstaff launches a fundraising drive
A local group that wants to save the historic El Pueblo Motel in Flagstaff, Arizona, has launched a fundraising campaign to help in that endeavor. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona, El Pueblo Workforce Housing Project plans to restore the motel’s exterior, convert existing buildings into housing units using Habitat’s Starter Home … Continue reading Group seeking to save El Pueblo Motel in Flagstaff launches a fundraising drive
Cruise Route 66 from El Reno to Tulsa during the mid-1960s
Bruce Clark recently posted this six-minute home video (with no sound) from the mid-1960s of a Route 66 trip from El Reno, Oklahoma, to Tulsa. In it, you'll see a lot of cool neon signs and plenty of Space Age architecture. Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, in the comment thread, narrowed … Continue reading Cruise Route 66 from El Reno to Tulsa during the mid-1960s
Al-Pac Motel in Pacific was recently torn down
This post is a few weeks late, but the Al-Pac Motel along Route 66 in Pacific, Missouri, met the wrecking ball. Matthew Lowrey reported on the motel's destruction in a post on the Historic Route 66 page. I have to admit the Al-Pac had escaped my notice for many years. But Route 66 Times, as … Continue reading Al-Pac Motel in Pacific was recently torn down
Neon sign for defunct Hi-Line Motel in Ash Fork is undergoing restoration
Earlier this month, the neon sign for the defunct Hi-Line Motel in Ash Fork, Arizona, was taken down so it can be restored and reinstalled. The Ash Fork Route 66 Historical Museum posted photos and video on Facebook of the sign being taken down by the restoration team. No timeline was given for the sign … Continue reading Neon sign for defunct Hi-Line Motel in Ash Fork is undergoing restoration
Texas Old Route 66 Association announces first batch of small business outdoor beautification matching grants
The Texas Old Route 66 Association recently announced its inaugural group of recipients of its Small Business Outdoor Beautification Matching Micro-Grant Program. Five businesses along Texas Route 66 were given $500 gatching grants for exterior improvements, beautification projects, signage, restoration efforts and visitor experience enhancements. The awardees were: Cactus Inn Motel, McLean, for an outdoor … Continue reading Texas Old Route 66 Association announces first batch of small business outdoor beautification matching grants
Century-old 66 Motel in Needles is for sale for $249,000
The historic 66 Motel in Needles, California, has been listed for $249,000. The motel at 91 Desnok St., just off the main Route 66 alignment of Broadway in town, hasn't operated as a motel for at least 30 years and has been converted into apartments. River Sisters Realty in nearby Mohave Valley, Arizona, is the … Continue reading Century-old 66 Motel in Needles is for sale for $249,000