About this property
El Rancho Hotel, Gallup, New Mexico, is a historic hotel built by R.E. “Griff” Griffith, the brother of film director D.W. Griffith. The brothers encouraged early film production in the surrounding area. It is located on old U.S. Route 66 and became the temporary home for many Hollywood movie stars.
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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 87002222. It was listed on January 14, 1988.
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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 Rancho Hotel listed on the National Register?
El Rancho Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 14, 1988.
What type of historic resource is El Rancho Hotel?
El Rancho Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for El Rancho Hotel?
The period of significance for El Rancho Hotel is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near El Rancho Hotel?
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