About this property
The De Anza Motor Lodge was a historic motel located on former U.S. Route 66 in the Upper Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built in 1939 by Charles G. Wallace, a local trader of Zuni art and pottery, who remained the owner until 1983. Wallace decorated the motel with a variety of Native American art, including a series of murals by Zuni artist Tony Edaakie in a basement room.
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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 04000375. It was listed on April 29, 2004.
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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 De Anza Motor Lodge listed on the National Register?
De Anza Motor Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 2004.
What type of historic resource is De Anza Motor Lodge?
De Anza Motor Lodge is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for De Anza Motor Lodge?
The period of significance for De Anza Motor Lodge is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near De Anza Motor Lodge?
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