Four people have been arrested after being accused of breaking into and vandalizing the historic but closed Casa Grande Hotel in Elk City, Oklahoma, that is being renovated. According to a news release from the Elk City Police Department: During the course of this heinous act, numerous historical artifacts were taken and the property sustained … Continue reading Four accused of burglary, extensive vandalism in Casa Grande Hotel in Elk City
Category: Motels
Shamrock Court begins taking reservations, scheduled to reopen in late May
The long-closed Shamrock Court motel along old Route 66 in Sullivan, Missouri, announced on Facebook on Sunday that it will begin taking online reservations in late May. Rich Dinkela, recent past president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri, acquired the motel, then spent years making huge -- and costly -- repairs to the building, … Continue reading Shamrock Court begins taking reservations, scheduled to reopen in late May
National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis opens Route 66 exhibit in mid-March
Coinciding with Route 66's centennial, the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis will open a special Route 66-themed exhibit, “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” on March 14. The exhibit will "explore the stories, memories, and modes of travel that shaped America’s most iconic highway and the communities connected to it." The museum is open … Continue reading National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis opens Route 66 exhibit in mid-March
New owners of El Don Motel in Albuquerque hope to reopen it by summer
The new owners of the historic El Don Motel in Albuquerque told a local news outlet they hope to have it reopened as a boutique motel within six months. Co-owner Randy Bowen recently told Albuquerque Business First (subscription only) that contractors are working on the facility's plumbing. Fair and Square Builders of Albuquerque is the … Continue reading New owners of El Don Motel in Albuquerque hope to reopen it by summer
Restored Western Trail Motel sign will be displayed at National Cowboy Museum show
The long-dark Western Trail Motel neon sign was recently restored and will be put on display at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Billboard Museum reports the sign is on loan from the Oklahoma Historical Society and eventually will become part of a neon park at a yet-to-be-announced location. The … Continue reading Restored Western Trail Motel sign will be displayed at National Cowboy Museum show
Report: 15 rooms at Munger Moss Motel soon will be available for overnight stays
The Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society reported that 15 rooms of the landmark Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri, will soon be available for overnight rentals. Lebanon City Administrator Troy Schulte made the announcement at the society’s annual membership meeting, according to a Facebook post. The Dels Corp., which bought the motel following the deaths … Continue reading Report: 15 rooms at Munger Moss Motel soon will be available for overnight stays
Owners of St. Cloud Hotel in Chandler fighting the city’s condemnation action
The owners of the century-old St. Cloud Hotel in Chandler, Oklahoma, are contesting the city council's decision to condemn the property. According to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, the city council in April voted to condemn the building because it "lacks necessary repairs and is in a state of decay to such an extent, it is … Continue reading Owners of St. Cloud Hotel in Chandler fighting the city’s condemnation action
Longhorn Ranch Motel sign near Moriarty resurfaces in Tucumcari
The Longhorn Ranch Motel sign that once stood on Route 66 near Moriarty, New Mexico, recently resurfaced 150 miles to the east in Tucumcari. William Cooke posted on Facebook a few days ago: The Longhorn Ranch Motel sign is at its new home at 1010 East Route 66, Tucumcari New Mexico. . Originally built as … Continue reading Longhorn Ranch Motel sign near Moriarty resurfaces in Tucumcari
Skyliner Motel in Stroud is available for bookings after extensive renovations
The historic and remodeled Skyliner Motel in Stroud, Oklahoma, is now taking bookings for stays after Feb. 1. Bookings are available through this website. Rates are $120 a night. Here is the description of the property: Under new ownership, this classic roadside motel has been fully remodeled from the ground up, blending vintage character with … Continue reading Skyliner Motel in Stroud is available for bookings after extensive renovations
Tewa Lodge motel in Albuquerque converted into a recovery center
The historic Tewa Lodge motel in Albuquerque has been reopened and is now a site for those recovering from addiction and homelessness, thanks to the help of a nonprofit organization. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reports that the Unconditional Love Foundation reopened the Route 66 motel after addressing problems with code violations and crime. In the program, … Continue reading Tewa Lodge motel in Albuquerque converted into a recovery center