About this property
The Tewa Lodge is a historic motel on Central Avenue (former U.S. Route 66) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is notable as one of the best-preserved Route 66 era motels remaining in the city, and one of the few still operating as a motel. It was built in 1946 and was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties 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 98000599. It was listed on June 10, 1998.
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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 Tewa Lodge listed on the National Register?
Tewa Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Tewa Lodge?
Tewa Lodge is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tewa Lodge?
The period of significance for Tewa Lodge is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1946.
Can I research the history near Tewa Lodge?
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