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Ghost Ranch Lodge (Remodeled)
Tucson, AZ
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The Ghost Ranch Lodge along the Miracle Mile in Tucson can be a welcome sight in the wee hours of the morning. However, be prepared to show ID. The Ghost Ranch Lodge was built in 1941 on about 8 acres of land.

UPDATE 03/06 : The Ghost Ranch Lodge closed down in 2005 to become senior housing. Not sure of the fate of the grand neon sign. 03-06

UPDATE 12/08 : November 29, 2008 saw the landmark Ghost Ranch Lodge catch fire, burning two buildings and partially burning the restaurant and lounge. Word is the fire may have been intentionally set and is being investigated by Tucson fire investigators and police. According to the Arizona Daily Star, the Ghost Ranch Lodge had been closed since 2005 after having been in business for over 60 years. After being sold to a new owner 2007, plans to convert the old motel to low-cost elder housing fell through earlier this year. 12-08

UPDATE 07/10 : After months of renovation and construction, The Ghost Ranch Lodge has been transformed into a new 112 room low income, senior apartment complex. Tenants will start moving into this iconic Tucson landmark on August 1. The project received $20 million dollars of funding from various government agencies. 07-10

The L Motel
Flagstaff, AZ
Photo courtesy Alan Culley / 1992

This photo of the L Motel marquee was taken in 1992. 03-08

66 Motel
Flagstaff, AZ
Photo courtesy Alan Culley / 1992

The 66 Motel sign leaves no doubt as to which road the motel is located on. 03-08

Riviera Motel
Tucson, AZ
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Check out this marquee at the Riviera Motor Lodge in Tucson, AZ. The Riviera is one of the old roadside motel signs that dot the Arizona Southwest. 09-08

Wigwam Motel
Holbrook, AZ
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Wigwam Motel on Route 66 in Holbrook is another Route 66 establishment that caters to nostalgia. The classic cars in front of each teepee as well as the neon all serve as reminders to Route 66's heyday as the Mother Road. The Wigwam is frequently sold out so make your reservations early in advance if you plan to experience what it's like to spend the night in a teepee. 10-08

EL Rancho Motel
Williams, AZ
Photo courtesy Matthias Tippner

The El Rancho Motel still features full neon lettering on its sign at the east end of the Route 66 downtown stretch of Williams, AZ. 01-09

Downtowner Motel
Williams, AZ
Photo courtesy Matthias Tippner

This arrow full of little bulbs points the way into the Downtowner Motel in downtown Williams. 01-09

Grand Canyon Motel
Fredonia, AZ
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Check out the marquee at the Grand Canyon Motel in Fredonia, AZ. Fredonia is located at the border of Arizona and Utah and is located north of the Grand Canyon National Park and southeast of Zion National Park. 06-09

Wayward Winds Lodge (Replaced)
Tucson, AZ
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Wayward Winds Motel features an old motel sign that was once commonplace along the Miracle Mile in Tucson. This neon lettering on the marquee that used to light up the main drag into town has been replaced in recent years with plain painted lettering. 11-09

UPDATE 11/09 : The Wayward Winds Motel is no longer a motel as it's being converted into a women's shelter. Many thanks to Richard Moeur for update. 11-09

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