About this property
The Cactus Motor Lodge, later known as the Cactus RV Park, was a motel located along historic U.S. Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. I.E. and Edna Perry built the lodge in 1941. The motel included three wings of units forming a "U" shape and an office, the latter of which was a dance hall when the motel opened.
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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 06000154. It was listed on March 21, 2006.
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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 Cactus Motor Lodge listed on the National Register?
Cactus Motor Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Cactus Motor Lodge?
Cactus Motor Lodge is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cactus Motor Lodge?
The period of significance for Cactus Motor Lodge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1941.
Can I research the history near Cactus Motor Lodge?
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