Historic Route 66 - Palomino Motel - Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 35° 10.308 W 103° 42.682
13S E 617346 N 3892855
The Palomino Motel - A latecomer to the Mother Road, opened in the early 50s. The original Neon sign is in a Las Vegas museum. The current & much larger Neon marque has stood alongside Historic Route 66 In Tucumcari, New Mexico, for over 60 years.
Waymark Code: WMXPNY
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
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The Palomino Motel - A typical Route 66 motor court style hotel, opened its doors to US-66 travelers in 1953.

The Motel & its iconic Neon sign, are still treating todays Historic Route 66 trippers to its charms.

Route 66 News website informs us that a new owner has purchased the property, & will be renovating the Rooms & Signs. See:
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The smaller original sign for the Palomino is now located at the Neonopolis Museum in Las Vegas. It was taken down in the late 60s & replaced with the one seen today.

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Address of Icon:
Palomino Motel, 1215 East Route 66 Boulevard, Tucamcari, NM
Program: America's Byways

Website: [Web Link]

Official Name: Historic Route 66

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