About this property
The Hilltop Lodge was a historic motel on Central Avenue (former U.S. Route 66) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which was notable as one of the best-preserved Route 66 motels remaining in the city. It began as a small three-unit lodging in 1941, and was expanded to 12 units by owner E. H. Stopple in 1946. The property was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 1997 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
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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 97001597. It was listed on January 9, 1998.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Hilltop Lodge listed on the National Register?
Hilltop Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 9, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Hilltop Lodge?
Hilltop Lodge is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hilltop Lodge?
The period of significance for Hilltop Lodge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1941.
Can I research the history near Hilltop Lodge?
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