Historic Rt. 66 Blue Swallow Motel
by Gordon Beck
Title
Historic Rt. 66 Blue Swallow Motel
Artist
Gordon Beck
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Built in 1939, the Blue Swallow is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico on old Rt. 66. It is a 12-unit L-shaped motel listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Best viewed large. Social media sharing always appreciated.
I have always been fascinated with historic Rt. 66 images and finally got to see and photograph this beautiful little motel on a recent trip through the southwest. It reminds me of many such structures I saw growing up in the south in the 1950s and 60s. The Blue Swallow was named by Smithsonian Magazine as "the last, best and friendliest of the old-time motels" All shares greatly appreciated:)
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October 31st, 2013
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