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
Category: Motels
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
More nondescript design replaces Hi-way Host Motel sign in Pasadena
A local blogger reports that the distinctive neon sign that graced the Hi-way Host Motel in Pasadena, California, has been altered into a much more nondescript design. East of Allen reports that the sign at the motel, located at 3474 E. Colorado Blvd., was recently replaced. Normally a change-out in motel signage wouldn’t stir much … Continue reading More nondescript design replaces Hi-way Host Motel sign in Pasadena
La Mesa Motel in Santa Rosa put up for sale for $500,000
The historic La Mesa Motel in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, was recently put on the market for $500,000. Albuquerque Business First (subscription required) reported that the longtime owners, which have operated the property for over 60 years, wish to retire. The La Mesa is listed on the LoopNet and SunVista websites. This is what SunVista … Continue reading La Mesa Motel in Santa Rosa put up for sale for $500,000
Neon sign for defunct Glancy Motel will be restored with a $71,000 grant
The Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton recently received $71,505 from the Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program to help restore and display the neon sign from the now-defunct Glancy Motel. The Route 66 motel in Clinton was torn down in 2023, but the sign was saved so it could be displayed in … Continue reading Neon sign for defunct Glancy Motel will be restored with a $71,000 grant
El Reno earns $750,000 grant for The Hub project on Route 66
The City of El Reno, Oklahoma, recently learned it will receive a $750,000 grant from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission for "The Hub" project, directly across from The Filling Station visitors center. The City of El Reno posted artist's renderings of the new project: The Yukon Progress provided more details on The Hub: Directly south … Continue reading El Reno earns $750,000 grant for The Hub project on Route 66