Stage Coach Motor Inn
Santa Fe, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Stage Coach Motor Inn features one of the old roadside signs that can be found off of Route 66 in Santa Fe, NM. 10-08
Western Scene Motel
Santa Fe, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's an old sign at the Western Scene Motel in Santa Fe. 10-08
King's Rest Court
Santa Fe, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Check out this old motor court sign at the King's Rest Court Motel, located off the Mother Road in the Route 66 town of Santa Fe. 10-08
Cactus Lodge Motel
Santa Fe, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Cactus Lodge Motel in Santa Fe sports off the road a plastic sign that features a blue cactus depicting the name. This motel is another of the "cactus" themed motel names found in the desert southwest. 10-08
Cottonwood Court
Santa Fe, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Cottonwood Court is one of those signs where the colors capture the attention of passing motorists with its colors. 10-08
El Capitan Motel
Gallup, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The El Capitan Motel features one of the giant marquees that still remains off of the 66 in Gallup. 04-09
El Rancho Hotel & Motel
Gallup, NM Photo courtesy Larry Glass
Here's the world famous El Rancho Hotel and Motel in Gallup, NM. The El Rancho marquee proudly states "home of the movie stars" as a reference to the many movie celebrities that have graced the motel due to the multitude of films that were made in the area. According to the official El Rancho Hotel & Motel website, the guest register has captured such names as Ronald Reagan, Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gene Autry, Lucille Ball, John Wayne, and many others. In fact, the lobby and upstairs is lined with many old autographed photos from such stars.
The El Rancho was built by Joe Massaglia in 1937 for R.E. Griffith. In 1986, well-known businessman Armand Ortega purchased the hotel in 1986 and proceeded to restore it to its former state.
The El Rancho Hotel & Marquee now stands prominently on old historic Route 66. 04-09
Encino Motel
Encino, NM Photo and info courtesy Larry Glass
Check out this old faded out sign for the Encino Motel located in Encino, NM. Love the Under "New Management" and "Lo, Low Prices". The Encino Motel is closed. 04-09
