About this property
The Aztec Motel, also known as the Aztec Auto Court or Aztec Lodge, was a historic motel located on former U.S. Route 66 in the Upper Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Until its demolition in 2011 it was the oldest continuously-operating Route 66 motel in New Mexico and "one of the five most important motels left" in Albuquerque.
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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 93001217. It was listed on November 22, 1993.
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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 Aztec Auto Court listed on the National Register?
Aztec Auto Court was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Aztec Auto Court?
Aztec Auto Court is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aztec Auto Court?
The period of significance for Aztec Auto Court is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Aztec Auto Court?
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