About this property
The El Campo Tourist Courts is a historic motel on Central Avenue (former U.S. Route 66) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which is notable as one of the best-preserved prewar Route 66 motels remaining in the city. It was built in 1939 by M. H. McGraw and was one of the westernmost Albuquerque motels, located about 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the city center. The motel was later converted into an apartment complex.
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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 93001465. It was listed on January 13, 1994.
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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 El Campo Tourist Courts listed on the National Register?
El Campo Tourist Courts was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1994.
What type of historic resource is El Campo Tourist Courts?
El Campo Tourist Courts is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for El Campo Tourist Courts?
The period of significance for El Campo Tourist Courts is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near El Campo Tourist Courts?
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