About this property
The Boots Motel, a historic U.S. Route 66 motor hotel in Carthage, Missouri, opened in 1939 as the Boots Court at 107 S. Garrison Avenue. It served travellers at the "crossroads of America" (US 66 and U.S. Route 71, the major roads of that era) and was built in streamline moderne and art deco architectural style, its roofline and walls accented in black Carrara glass and green neon. Arthur and Ilda Boots originally advertised "a radio in every room" and each room included a covered carport.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100008202. It was listed on September 25, 2022.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Boots Court listed on the National Register?
Boots Court was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 2022.
What type of historic resource is Boots Court?
Boots Court is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Boots Court?
The period of significance for Boots Court is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.
Can I research the history near Boots Court?
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