Preservation Oklahoma named the Brookshire Motel in Tulsa, long declining and damaged by a fire a few weeks ago, on its annual list of Oklahoma's Most Endangered Places on Monday. Here's what the nonprofit organization stated in a news release: POK aims to promote the places where Oklahoma history lives by bringing awareness to historic … Continue reading Brookshire Motel in Tulsa lands on Oklahoma’s Most Endangered list
Category: Motels
Bob Lehman, co-owner of the Munger Moss Motel, dies
Bob Lehman, the longtime co-owner of the Route 66 landmark Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri, died Thursday after a bout with cancer. He was 81. Bob and Ramona Lehman, who are Iowa natives, took possession of the Munger Moss Motel on June 1, 1971, after a fact-finding trip to Springfield, Missouri, to look for … Continue reading Bob Lehman, co-owner of the Munger Moss Motel, dies
Albuquerque cracks down on Bow and Arrow Lodge
The city of Albuquerque has cracked down on the crime-infested Bow and Arrow Lodge along Route 66, giving the motel 120 days to improve conditions or it faces the possibility of a shutdown. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque recently reported the city found a variety of code violations when it inspected the motel a few weeks ago. … Continue reading Albuquerque cracks down on Bow and Arrow Lodge
Enchanted Trails RV Park no longer is renting out its vintage trailers
Recently, I saw on the Route66 group on Yahoo the Enchanted Trails RV Park in west Albuquerque no longer was renting out its six vintage trails to overnight guests. I messaged owner Vickie Ashcraft whether it was true. She wrote: I'm going to honor the reservations I have but I'm not taking new reservations. We … Continue reading Enchanted Trails RV Park no longer is renting out its vintage trailers
Decades of Wheels complex in Baxter Springs should be fully open by May
The half-block-long Decades of Wheels complex in downtown Baxter Springs, Kansas, should be fully operational by May, according to an event coordinator there. Decades of Wheels held a grand opening celebration in October that included concerts from high-profile music arts, including the final concert of Steppenwolf founder John Kay before his announced retirement. However, many … Continue reading Decades of Wheels complex in Baxter Springs should be fully open by May
County awards grant to help with De Anza Motor Lodge project
Bernalillo County recently awarded a $350,000 grant to help build infrastructure for the redevelopment of the historic De Anza Motor Lodge in Albuquerque. The Associated Press reports county commissioners unanimously approved the grant to developers Anthea @ Nob Hill LLC to rebuild the Route 66 motel into a boutique motel. According to a document from … Continue reading County awards grant to help with De Anza Motor Lodge project
Tulsa Route 66 Commission not giving up on Brookshire Motel
Despite a fire that damaged a main building at the closed Brookshire Motel last week, the Tulsa Route 66 Commission still is not giving up on redeveloping the historic Route 66 property. According to a story by Public Radio Tulsa, a fire scorched the interior of the main office building, but the walls and roof … Continue reading Tulsa Route 66 Commission not giving up on Brookshire Motel
Longtime Tucumcari motel co-owner, author Debra Whittington dies
Debra Whittington, the longtime co-owner of the Pony Soldier Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and author of historical books about Tucumcari, died Monday after a lengthy illness. She was 61. Whittington also co-owned the Dollhouse Bed & Breakfast in Tucumcari, a 1908 two-story Victorian home near downtown Tucumcari she and her husband, Mark, restored and … Continue reading Longtime Tucumcari motel co-owner, author Debra Whittington dies
Monterey Motel may become Albuquerque historic landmark
The Monterey Motel, once known as the Monterey Non-Smokers Motel, has been nominated as an Albuquerque historic landmark. According to a story from KRQE-TV, the city's Landmarks Commission will discuss the Monterey Motel nomination on Feb. 13. If the commission approves it, it moves on to final approval to the city council. Here's the story … Continue reading Monterey Motel may become Albuquerque historic landmark
The key player in Tulsa’s 11th Street revitalization
A few days ago, the Tulsa World newspaper ran a column about local developer Aaron Meek and the recent opening of Meadow Gold lofts near the historic Meadow Gold sign along Route 66 in Tulsa. Meek's father and two uncles once owned Meek's Furniture along 11th Street (aka Route 66) until the neighborhood declined and … Continue reading The key player in Tulsa’s 11th Street revitalization