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Route 66 Motels Midwest

 

Sunset Motel
St Louis, MO
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Sunset Motel is of the motel court variety, prevalent among motels built during the early part of the 20th century. This one is found off Route 66 in St. Louis, MO.

 

 

La Casa Grande Motel (Removed)
St Louis, MO
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Route 66The La Casa Grande Motel depicts itself "Like A Fine Hotel." Off of Route 66 in St. Louis, Missouri, this motel is another soldier left from the Mother Road's heyday.

 

UPDATE 07/07 : The La Casa Grande Motel sign is now gone. Many thanks to Dennis Dixson for update. 07-07

 

 

Coral Court Motel (Demolished)
St Louis, MO
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Coral Court Motel was once of Route 66's finest motel treasures. Unfortunately, the Coral Court on Watson Avenue in St Louis was demolished several years ago. 06-07

 

 

Munger Moss Motel
Lebanon, MO
Photo courtesy Rod Holcomb

Lebanon, MO is home to one of the most famous Route 66 landmarks, the Munger Moss Motel. According to the Munger Moss Motel website, the business started in the late 30's or early 40's as a barbecue place and was run by a couple by the name of Munger.

In 1946, the sandwich place closed and the motel was born along with 14 cabins. Today, the Munger Moss Motel is a must stop for Route 66 travelers from across the world. 11-10

 

 

Wagon Wheel Motel
Cuba, MO
Photo and info courtesy Jane Reed

The Wagon Wheel Motel has been a presence on Route 66 in Cuba, Missouri since the 1930s. In 2009, Connie Echols bought the motel and it is undergoing renovation. For more photos and information, including photos of the interior, see Roadside Peek's Spotlight on the Wagon Wheel Motel. 12-10

 

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