The Bloomington Pantagraph reports that a motel that had been closed for eight months near Interstate 55 in the Route 66 town of Atlanta, Ill., has reopened as an America's Best Value Inn. I believe the motel had been called the I-55 Motel, where I had stayed once several years ago. New owner Narish Desai … Continue reading Motel reopens in Atlanta, Ill.
Category: Motels
Blue Swallow Motel may have a buyer
I just got an e-mail from Richard Randals of the New Mexico Property Group in Tucumcari, N.M. He just told me the Blue Swallow Motel, one of the most historic and best-preserved properties on Route 66, is under contract with a potential buyer. This Web page also confirmed the Blue Swallow as being under contract. … Continue reading Blue Swallow Motel may have a buyer
Images from Barstow
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog continues to post some fine photographs from his trip across the Mojave Desert. The latest entry includes a lot of nice images of neon signs and vintage motels, including the El Rancho, in Barstow, Calif. The Lope, thanks to his quick trigger finger on the camera, also effectively busts … Continue reading Images from Barstow
American Inn Motel in Albuquerque condemned
I was watching the video online of the Albuquerque City Council's meeting of Jan. 18, searching for any mentions of the introduction of the Landmarks Commission's recommendation to designate El Vado Motel a city landmark. Since it was just an introduction, councilors didn't discuss it and won't until at least their Feb. 6 meeting. But … Continue reading American Inn Motel in Albuquerque condemned
El Vado Motel owner’s appeal is a big zero
Baseless. That was the conclusion I reached after reading a copy of the formal appeal filed by new El Vado Motel owner Richard Gonzales. He's protesting the Albuquerque Landmarks Commission's recommendation to designate El Vado at city landmark. I'll address Gonzales' complaints one by one briefly: That El Vado is not economically and socially viable. … Continue reading El Vado Motel owner’s appeal is a big zero
Better book your room now near Grand Canyon
This is a press release, but it probably contains good advice for winter and early spring travelers. Because the 250-room Maswik Lodge near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is closed for renovations until March, tourism officials recommend booking alternate lodging now. Some of those alternates sit on Route 66: Want to “get your … Continue reading Better book your room now near Grand Canyon
A visit to Roy’s
This fine photograph is from Roy's along Route 66 in Amboy, Calif. It comes from The Lope's blog, in which Ace Jackalope continues his trip on the Mother Road through the Mojave Desert. In addition to plenty of shots of Roy's, there also are good photos of nearby Amboy Crater. Roy's is being slowly restored … Continue reading A visit to Roy’s
Newspaper reports El Vado being up for sale
The Albuquerque Tribune is reporting what we reported Saturday -- that El Vado Motel on Route 66 in the Duke City is sale by new owner Richard L. Gonzales for $3.25 million. A few things in the article stick out: Last month, the city Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission voted to recommend that the City … Continue reading Newspaper reports El Vado being up for sale
El Vado owner appeals landmarks recommendation
I got an e-mail from the City of Albuquerque this afternoon informing me that El Vado Motel's new owner, Richard L. Gonzales, has appealed the Landmarks Commission's recommendation to make El Vado a city landmark. The appeal will be introduced Feb. 6, the same day the city council was to decide the landmark issue. A … Continue reading El Vado owner appeals landmarks recommendation
Blogger decries El Vado owner’s greed
Jon Knudsen of Albloggerque, a blog site based in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, says El Vado Motel being put up for sale for $3.25 million is "sad lesson in greed." It sure seems like the owner is not only asking the city to bail him out of an idea that wouldn't fly with … Continue reading Blogger decries El Vado owner’s greed