The owner of the large Topock 66 Spa & Resort project in Topock, Ariz., says it remains on track to open in late March or early April, according to a report in the Havasu News-Herald. Chet Hitt says he's optimistic the $13.8 million project on the banks of the Colorado River will be operating by the … Continue reading Topock Resort project on schedule to open in April
Category: Motels
Mexican restaurant planned in Aztec Hotel
Owners of historic Aztec Hotel in Monrovia, Calif., plan to convert the establishment's Brass Elephant bar into a Mexican restaurant, according to a report by the Monrovia Planning Commission. The owners also want to offer alcoholic beverages and live music, but the commission tabled that request until the neighborhood's concerns can be heard. According to … Continue reading Mexican restaurant planned in Aztec Hotel
Take the high road into Arizona
This episode of "Highroads with Dan Davis," produced by AAA, delves into Route 66 in northern Arizona, including La Posada, the town of Winslow, and Joe & Aggie's in Holbrook, and others. AZPHXs3-003 ROUTE 66 for vimeo from AAA Highroads on Vimeo. The video is about 27 minutes long, but interspersed with public-service announcements and … Continue reading Take the high road into Arizona
Luna Lodge renovations are nearly finished
Renovations on the historic Luna Lodge in Albuquerque are nearly finished, and tenants will move in shortly after Thanksgiving, reported the New Mexico Business Weekly. The Route 66 motel at 9119 Central Ave. is being transformed into low-cost housing by NewLife Homes. The 1950s-era motel has been converted to 14 apartments and a new 16-unit wing has … Continue reading Luna Lodge renovations are nearly finished
Bureaucratic delays hamper De Anza project
The restoration of the historic De Anza Motor Lodge along Route 66 in Albuquerque will be delayed until at least April because of inexplicable delays in Washington, reported the New Mexico Business Weekly. The project requires approval by the National Park Service so developer Rob Dickson can receive tax credits to cover part of the … Continue reading Bureaucratic delays hamper De Anza project
Former Route 66 motel will be used for AIDS patient housing
https://youtu.be/5h4VKySW1a0 The closed Sleepy Hollow Motor Court along Route 66 in Albuquerque soon will be converted into transitional housing for those afflicted by the AIDS virus, according to KRQE-TV in Albuquerque. The station said: The $1.5 million project is scheduled to be wrapped up by August 2013. Representatives from the New Mexico AIDS Services say … Continue reading Former Route 66 motel will be used for AIDS patient housing
The imminent loss of a Route 66 motel that isn’t
KOAM-TV reports that the 60-year-old Capri Motel -- known for its huge and distinctive neon sign -- on Route 66 in Joplin, Mo., has been sold, and its residents are being evicted by its new owners this week. One problem with the report -- research reveals that the Capri never was on Route 66. This … Continue reading The imminent loss of a Route 66 motel that isn’t
Coming attractions
Here's a new bit of footage from "The Motels of Route 66" documentary, which is still in production. R66 : short attraction from Justin Nathanson on Vimeo. Look close. You may see your favorite Mother Road motel.
A visit to the Cozy Cone
If you can stand the truckload of bad puns dished out by the Disney Parks Blog people, this video about the Cozy Cone Cafe at Cars Land is informative about the food served out of the oversized traffic cones: https://youtu.be/z69gyqqdAMw In case you're unfamiliar, the Cozy Cone is inspired by the Wigwam Motels -- one … Continue reading A visit to the Cozy Cone
Coney Island restaurant moves into Springfield’s Sonrise Donuts building
The historic Coney Island restaurant in Springfield, Ill., has reopened in the equally historic Sonrise Donuts building, according to the Springfield State Journal-Register. Both restaurants boasted long tenures on Route 66. Emilio and Rosa Lomeli reopened The New Coney Island this month at Sonrise Donut at 1101 S. Ninth St. (aka Route 66). It is … Continue reading Coney Island restaurant moves into Springfield’s Sonrise Donuts building