The historic Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, on Wednesday posted a photo of its architectural neon lighting glowing again. It was another sign that renovations on the Route 66 landmark were progressing. On a comment thread with the Facebook post, I asked the motel how it was coming on getting the rest of its … Continue reading Neon lighting glows again at historic Boots Court motel in Carthage
Category: Motels
Owner puts historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba up for sale
Connie Echols, owner of the historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, announced in a news release today that she is putting the Route 66 landmark on the market. Echols, who renovated the property extensively after buying it in 2009, stated is selling the motel and plans to retire. "As authentic Route 66 motels are … Continue reading Owner puts historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba up for sale
Boots Court motel added to National Register of Historic Places
The Boots Court motel, a landmark along Route 66 in Carthage, Missouri, recently was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation was confirmed by a weekly email Friday from the National Park Service, which runs the program. According to the email, the Boots Court officially was listed on the National Register on … Continue reading Boots Court motel added to National Register of Historic Places
Former University Lodge in Albuquerque reopens as Hotel Zazz boutique lodging
The former University Lodge motel along Route 66 in Albuquerque reopened a few weeks ago after months of renovations -- just in time for the city's fabled Balloon Fiesta -- and has been rechristened as the colorful Hotel Zazz. The Albuquerque Journal recently published a story about Hotel Zazz and owner Sharmin Dharas, who grew … Continue reading Former University Lodge in Albuquerque reopens as Hotel Zazz boutique lodging
Company posts another preview of A. Lincoln Motel neon sign re-creation
Ace Sign Co. of Springfield, Illinois, posted another sneak peek of a re-created sign from the long-gone A. Lincoln Motel that stood on Route 66 in the city. The sign soon will be installed at the Route 66 Experience's Legacy Neon Park at the Illinois State Fair. Ace sign provided another preview last month of … Continue reading Company posts another preview of A. Lincoln Motel neon sign re-creation
Station 66 Airbnb site in Vega will close in mid-November
Station 66, a Route 66- and Texas-themed Airbnb site in an old gas station in Vega, Texas, will close in mid-November but is still taking bookings up to that time. Karen Fangman, the operator of the site, posted on Facebook: When asked by email what prompted her to close, Fangman responded: "To be honest it … Continue reading Station 66 Airbnb site in Vega will close in mid-November
Nelson gardens to be re-created at Camp Joy cabin in Lebanon
Master gardeners will re-create Col A.T. Nelson's flower gardens at the restored Camp Joy cabin at Boswell Park in Lebanon, Missouri. When he operated the Top o’ the Ozarks Inn and, later, the Nelson Tavern (aka Nelson Hotel) and Nelson’s Dream Village in Lebanon, Nelson lined flowers along the paths near Route 66. Gary Sosniecki … Continue reading Nelson gardens to be re-created at Camp Joy cabin in Lebanon
Owners of historic Skirvin Hilton hotel in Oklahoma City preparing to put it on market
The owners of the landmark Skirvin HIlton hotel in downtown Oklahoma City are preparing to put it up for sale, with half of the proceeds likely going back to the city. Marcus Hotels and Resorts joined forces with the city to renovate and reopen the closed, century-old hotel about 15 years ago. Steve Lackmeyer at … Continue reading Owners of historic Skirvin Hilton hotel in Oklahoma City preparing to put it on market
Contents of Vernelle’s Motel near Arlington to be auctioned on Saturday
The contents of the closed Vernelle's Motel near Arlington, Missouri, will be auctioned Saturday afternoon, Sept. 24. The sale by Grovers Auction Service will include plenty of antiques, including a wringer washer, a Pepsi vending machine, metal chairs, and -- get this -- an honest-to-goodness telephone booth. The auction also will include the contents of … Continue reading Contents of Vernelle’s Motel near Arlington to be auctioned on Saturday
City of Clinton soon will seek bids on partial demolition of the Glancy Motel
The city's Economic Development Authority in Clinton, Oklahoma, is about to seek bids to demolish a sizable chunk of the closed Glancy Motel. The authority moved to fund the demolition of every building at the Glancy except the office and 17 units on the south half of the property, plus whatever remains of the Pop … Continue reading City of Clinton soon will seek bids on partial demolition of the Glancy Motel