Cactus Motor Lodge, Historic Route 66 motel in Tucumcari, US.
The Cactus Motor Lodge features three wings arranged in a U shape with a central office building and traditional Pueblo Revival architecture elements.
Built in 1941 by I.E. and Edna Perry, the motel received modifications in 1952 when Norm Wegner added an artificial stone exterior to the structure.
The property represents the evolution of roadside lodging along Route 66 and appears in the Negro Motorist Green Book for travelers.
The former motel transformed into an RV park in the 1990s when Interstate 40 redirected traffic away from Route 66 through Tucumcari.
The original office building served as a dance hall during the early years of operation before its conversion to administrative space.
Location: Tucumcari
Inception: 1941
Architectural style: Pueblo Revival Style architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.17097,-103.71104
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:21
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