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Boulder City looks at creating historic motel district to honor role as stop for motorists

The Boulder City Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously for staff to draft a plan that could, with City Council approval, create a Boulder City Motel Historic District.

Cactus Motel, 1909 N. Main (Las Vegas Blvd N) – circa 1953.

Cactus Motel, 1909 N. Main (Las Vegas Blvd N) – circa 1953. William Fricke opened the streamline moderne motel court in late ‘53. The neon sign seen in this postcard was later move...

Boulder City, Nev. Moves to Protect the Historic Motels That Vegas Bulldozes

Boulder City, Nev. has approved a plan to create a protected district for its historic motels This initiative follows the recent demolition of three landmark mid-century motels by...

Historic Wigwam village in Cave City preserving nearly 90 years of history

CAVE CITY, Ky. — A roadside piece of Kentucky history continues to stand tall in Cave City nearly nine decades after first welcoming travelers. Built in 1937, Historic Wigwam Villa...

Nevada Biltmore, 600 N Main St, Las Vegas - c. 1942

Purple Sage Motel, 1920 Fremont St, Las Vegas - c. 1948

Purple Sage Motel, 1920 Fremont St, Las Vegas - c. 1948 John Lawrence Love, owner of Las Vegas Motel, purchased the 1920 Fremont property and planned the motel before his death in...

Robinson Hotel Apts, 200 W. San Francisco (Sahara Ave) at Fairfield Ave, Las Vegas – 1950s

Robinson Hotel Apts, 200 W. San Francisco (Sahara Ave) at Fairfield Ave, Las Vegas – 1950sMeadows addition (“Naked City”) was platted with 16 blocks in the 1920s. Its southern bord...

Southbound on Las Vegas Blvd, June 1965

12 Historic U.S. Hotels Where America’s Defining Moments Unfolded

While the federal commemoration sells million-dollar photo ops, the actual story of America's first 250 years is sitting in 12 still-operating addresses.

El Rancho Vegas, 1940s. Beyond (north) of the resort is El Rancho Village, community of about 40…

Historic Route 66 In Arizona

Arizona has the longest remaining section of the original Mother Road. Stay in a wigwam, drink in a roadhouse or eat in a diner full of mementos from Historic Route 66.

A.G. Gaston Motel to close for renovations at Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

The A.G. Gaston Motel, a historic site of the civil rights movement, will close temporarily starting May 9 for an 18-month renovation to preserve its legacy and enhance visitor exp...

The Merrydelle: Historic Ambassador Hotel renamed under Marriott brand

The announcement comes as the city's design review board gives Hotel Merrydelle its final approval to proceed. The post The Merrydelle: Historic Ambassador Hotel renamed under Mar...

Historic Kansas bank building to become 55-room hotel

It will be called the Marshal Hotel and will pay tribute to Dodge City's history, the city said.

What It’s Like to Stay at the New Hotel of a Historic Austin Property

The sleek Inn at Green Pastures is a welcome addition to a place that’s hosted decades of adventures.