The 90-year-old Hudson Service Station in Miami, Oklahoma, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The station at 218 S. Main St. (aka Route 66) landed the designation on Aug. 18, according to an email from the National Park Service. The Oklahoma Historical Society also announced it. According to Sooner State News: Built … Continue reading Hudson Service Station in Miami designated to National Register of Historic Places
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Aztec Hotel in Monrovia hits the market for $15 million
The historic and intricately designed Aztec Hotel in Monrovia, California, was recently put up for sale for $15 million. According to its LoopNet listing, agent John Faire of Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty can be contacted for a personal showing of the property. Here's what the executive summary states: Hotel has 44 rooms available for services … Continue reading Aztec Hotel in Monrovia hits the market for $15 million
Historic Nob Hill Business Center in Albuquerque lands new owner
The Nob Hill Business Center, a fixture along Albuquerque's Route 66 for more than 75 years, recently landed new owners. Albuquerque-based Heritage Real Estate Co. closed on the property at 3500 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) in mid-March, reported Albuquerque Business First. No purchase price was revealed, but the county assessor's office valued the property … Continue reading Historic Nob Hill Business Center in Albuquerque lands new owner
National Trust announces latest round of Preserve Route 66 grant recipients
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced its latest grants from its Preserve Route 66 program totaling $135,835. Among the grants awarded are preservation work on an Albuquerque building where Microsoft started, funds to pursue a National Register of Historic Places listing for the Gasconade River Bridge near Hazelgreen, Missouri, and an educational program about … Continue reading National Trust announces latest round of Preserve Route 66 grant recipients
Big Willy’s Hot Dogs stand in Chandler uses 1930 Phillips 66 gas station for indoor seating
Shortly before Christmas, the Big Willy's Hot Dogs trailer in Chandler, Oklahoma, announced it would use a famous 1930 Phillips 66 cottage-style gas station for indoor seating at the restaurant. Here's the announcement by the restaurant: Route 66 artist and author Jerry McClanahan, who lives in Chandler, stopped by that day to check it out: … Continue reading Big Willy’s Hot Dogs stand in Chandler uses 1930 Phillips 66 gas station for indoor seating
Albuquerque police close Tewa Lodge; owner says he’ll consider buyout offer
The City of Albuquerque last month closed the crime-ridden Tewa Lodge. Still, the owner said he'll consider a buyout offer of the motel, including from the city or a private developer. Several Albuquerque news outlets reported on the Route 66 motel's closure after an official-involved shooting there. In addition to rampant crime there, reports also … Continue reading Albuquerque police close Tewa Lodge; owner says he’ll consider buyout offer
Celebration of life for Munger Moss owner includes cleanup, fundraiser for National Register
The Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri, is hosting a celebration of life on May 3-5 for its longtime co-owner that will include a cleanup of the site and a fundraiser to list the property on the National Register of Historic Places. The celebration of life is scheduled for 5 p.m. May 5 that will … Continue reading Celebration of life for Munger Moss owner includes cleanup, fundraiser for National Register
Herring Hotel in Amarillo designated to National Register of Historic Places
The nearly century-old but shuttered Herring Hotel in downtown Amarillo recently was designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation went into effect on Jan. 25, according to an email Friday from the National Park Service. The National Register nomination form can be read here. In 2022, several media outlets reported about a … Continue reading Herring Hotel in Amarillo designated to National Register of Historic Places
Hollywood Bowl designated to the National Register of Historic Places
The century-old Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles was designated to the National Register of Historic Places effective Dec. 22, according to an email Tuesday from the National Park Service. The Hollywood Bowl, situated in the Hollywood Hills about 1 1/2 miles north of Santa Monica Boulevard (aka Route 66), long has been considered one of … Continue reading Hollywood Bowl designated to the National Register of Historic Places
St. Cloud Hotel in Chandler put up for sale by its longtime owner
The 120-year-old St. Cloud Hotel building along Route 66 in Chandler, Oklahoma, has been placed on the market by its longtime owner. John Givens, who has owned the property since the 1980s, said in a telephone interview he put it up for sale a few weeks ago because he needs to devote more time to … Continue reading St. Cloud Hotel in Chandler put up for sale by its longtime owner