Historic Route 66 - Western Motel - Bethany, Oklahoma, USA.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 35° 30.897 W 097° 38.855
14S E 622635 N 3930992
An old motel Neon sign, much photographed by Route 66 trippers, The large iconic sign, stands alongside the Mother Road, in front of the Western Motel, a typical motor court Motel that is said to be at risk of closing. Located in Bethany, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WMXQPN
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 9

Western Motel (7600 NW 39th Expressway Bethany, Oklahoma City)
is Eligible for Listing in the National Register of Historic Places: & at the same time on the Oklahoma’s “endangered” Route 66 motels list: See (visit link)

The Route 66, Western Motel was closed for many years but rumors were proved correct when the Motel was reopened to Route 66 trippers, a few years ago, but alas not for long, it now appears to be residential guests only.

At least the Neon sign, wearing its Cowboy Hat, appears to be in good condition.

The historic Motel reopened in 2014 & had an internet presence on YouTube: (visit link)

An interesting but sad article: Route of the matter: Tracing historic Route 66 through Oklahoma City: (visit link)

Address of Icon:
7600 N.W. 39th Expressway , Bethany, OK. US.
Program: America's Byways

Website: [Web Link]

Official Name: Historic Route 66

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