About this property
The El Vado Auto Court is a historic motel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, located along former U.S. Route 66. Built in 1937, it operated until 2005 and reopened in 2018 after renovations. The motel was listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and National Register of Historic Places in 1993, and was also designated an Albuquerque city landmark in 2008.
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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 93001214. It was listed on November 22, 1993.
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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 Vado Auto Court listed on the National Register?
El Vado Auto Court was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1993.
What type of historic resource is El Vado Auto Court?
El Vado Auto Court is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for El Vado Auto Court?
The period of significance for El Vado Auto Court is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near El Vado Auto Court?
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