About this property
The Blue Swallow Court in Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States, is a 12-unit L-shaped motel listed on the National Register of Historic Places in New Mexico as a part of historic U.S. Route 66. Original architectural features included a façade with pink stucco walls decorated with shell designs and a stepped parapet, on-site office and manager's residence, and garages located between the sleeping units for travelers to park their motorcars. It is one of the longest continuously operated motels…
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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 93001210. 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 Blue Swallow Motel listed on the National Register?
Blue Swallow Motel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Blue Swallow Motel?
Blue Swallow Motel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blue Swallow Motel?
The period of significance for Blue Swallow Motel is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Blue Swallow Motel?
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