The Triangle Motel along old Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas, likely will receive a listing on the National Register of Historic Places in the coming weeks.
The State Board of Review unanimously voted Sept. 24 to recommend the historic Route 66 motel to the National Register. Once a state historical preservation officer signs the document and it is forwarded to the Keeper of the National Register in Washington, it usually will receive its listing within 45 days.
Also, Dale Butel of Route 66 Tours in Australia has pledged $100 to help Triangle owner Alan McNeil pay off the $3,600 remaining on his loan when he bought the motel. He’s hoping to get 35 others to donate $100, or 70 others to donate $50, or 175 to donate $20 … whatever it takes. The mailing address to send donations is 7954 Amarillo Blvd. East, Amarillo, TX 79107.
If McNeil can get his loan paid off, he can devote more money to the restoration work.
(Photo by Mary Ann Waber)
Just received a check from David Wickline ( author of ” Images Of Route 66 ” I & II ) which puts us about two thirds of the way paying off the Triangle Motel. If you do not have his books, get ’em, they are great & please donate to The Triangle.
We only lack $610 to pay off the Triangle Motel so the brass plaque will be in Alan McNeil’s name. Please send a check.