About this property
The Downtowner Motor Inn is a historic motel on Central Avenue (former U.S. Route 66) in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. It opened in 1965 as part of the Memphis-based Downtowner Motor Inn chain and has gone through several changes in branding, most recently reopening as Arrive Albuquerque in 2025.
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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 100005731. It was listed on November 4, 2020.
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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 Downtowner Motor Inn listed on the National Register?
Downtowner Motor Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 2020.
What type of historic resource is Downtowner Motor Inn?
Downtowner Motor Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtowner Motor Inn?
The period of significance for Downtowner Motor Inn is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Downtowner Motor Inn?
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