About this property
The 66 Motel in Tulsa, Oklahoma was built on the original, two-lane U.S. Route 66 (US 66, Route 66) around 1933 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The listing included two buildings: the main or office building and a separate strip of motel rooms. The buildings are described as having "a vernacular interpretation of the Moderne style of architecture, sharing similar characteristics such as horizontal emphasis, flat roofs, asymmetrical design, and…
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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 96001487. It was listed on December 13, 1996.
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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 66 Motel listed on the National Register?
66 Motel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1996.
What type of historic resource is 66 Motel?
66 Motel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for 66 Motel?
The period of significance for 66 Motel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1933.
Can I research the history near 66 Motel?
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