The owner of the Aztec Hotel in Monrovia, Calif., failed in efforts to persuade a bankruptcy judge to remove a receivership company, thus making it more likely the historic and architecturally unique hotel will be sold, according to the Pasadena Star-News. "I'm not inclined to put the debtor back in possession of this property," judge … Continue reading Aztec Hotel owner loses bid to oust receiver
Category: Motels
Former Route 66 Cafe, motel put up for sale
The former Route 66 Cafe and adjacent Belvidere Motel along old 825 Old Route 66 South in Litchfield, Ill., have been put up for sale for $150,000. The restaurant's operators left the property a few years ago, telling me at the time that the landlord hadn't fixed the roof. But, according to the listing for … Continue reading Former Route 66 Cafe, motel put up for sale
Route 66 motel in Flagstaff played role in creation of Code Talkers
El Pueblo Motel, which sits on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Ariz., played a critical role in the creation of Navajo Code Talkers for use of military communication during World War II, according to an article today in the Arizona Daily Sun. Philip Johnson built what was then called El Pueblo Motor Inn in 1937, and … Continue reading Route 66 motel in Flagstaff played role in creation of Code Talkers
Historic Monrovia hotel embroiled in dispute
The historic Aztec Hotel along Route 66 in Monrovia, Calif., apparently no longer faces foreclosure, but its future remains up in the air, according to a well-sourced story by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. The Monrovia Patch reported earlier this month that the architecturally distinctive hotel would be part of a foreclosure sale on May … Continue reading Historic Monrovia hotel embroiled in dispute
Possible buyers look at Boots Motel
A dozen prospective buyers checked over the historic and endangered Boots Motel in Carthage, Mo., reported KSNF-TV today in nearby Joplin. Local realtor Jim Hunter says he's had a huge amount of interest in the property. "Some local historic preservation people and some private individuals who want to remain anonymous at this point but there is … Continue reading Possible buyers look at Boots Motel
Blue Swallow Motel acquires new owners
The historic Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, N.M., has been sold to a couple from Michigan who will take over full operations on July 1. Kevin and Nancy Mueller of Brighton, Mich., came to an agreement in principle with previous owners Bill Kinder and Terri Anderson in early April, and closed the deal later that … Continue reading Blue Swallow Motel acquires new owners
Monrovia’s Aztec Hotel goes into foreclosure
The historic Aztec Hotel along Route 66 in Monrovia, Calif., is being foreclosed and will go on sale later this month for an asking price of $2.4 million, according to the Monrovia Patch. The hotel is currently being run by HTL Hotel Management and a sale by the appointed trustee, Stewart Default Services, is set … Continue reading Monrovia’s Aztec Hotel goes into foreclosure
Students present revitalization plan for Carthage
Students from Drury University in Springfield, Mo., presented a final proposal Monday to revitalize the downtown area of Carthage, Mo., according to the Carthage Press. The plan includes the renovation and reopening of several R0ute 66 landmarks. A map of the proposal reveals a restored Boots Motel and the long-closed Boots Drive-In restaurant, a Route 66 … Continue reading Students present revitalization plan for Carthage
Fire damages historic building in Barstow
A blaze early Thursday heavily damaged a portion of the historic El Rancho Motel complex in downtown Barstow, Calif., along old Route 66, reported the Desert Dispatch. The newspaper said the fire destroyed the Cedar Restaurant and Travel Store — formerly known as El Rancho Restaurant — at the complex. A fire chief said the … Continue reading Fire damages historic building in Barstow
A closer look at the Campbell Hotel
For many months, we'd watched as the former Casa Loma Hotel building on Route 66 in Tulsa was being renovated. A few weeks ago, a new neon sign had been installed for what is now called the Campbell Hotel. With the Tulsa Designer Showcase starting this weekend, we finally had a chance to see what the … Continue reading A closer look at the Campbell Hotel