Last week, we learned the historic Rancho Court motel in Springfield, Missouri, was torn down. This week, Steve Pokin of the Springfield Daily Citizen used his usual shoe-leather skills to find out why the razing of the Route 66 landmark occurred. The gist: The city didn't provide other options for the owner until the day … Continue reading Report: City of Springfield waited until day of Rancho Court’s teardown to give other options
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Rancho Court motel in Springfield, Missouri, is torn down
The historic Rancho Court motel along Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri, abruptly met its end after the city declared it a nuisance and approved a demolition permit. KY3 in Springfield in its report on Thursday showed an image of rubble where the motel at 1544 E. Kearney Ave. (aka Route 66) stood. The station reported: … Continue reading Rancho Court motel in Springfield, Missouri, is torn down