La Mesa Motel
About this property
The La Mesa Motel 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 prewar Route 66 motels remaining in the city. It was built in 1938 and was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. The building was demolished in March, 2003, and replaced with a larger two-story motel.
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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 93001220. 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 La Mesa Motel listed on the National Register?
La Mesa Motel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1993.
What type of historic resource is La Mesa Motel?
La Mesa Motel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for La Mesa Motel?
The period of significance for La Mesa Motel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1938.
Can I research the history near La Mesa Motel?
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