Holbrook AZ
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The only pictures I have of Holbrook are the Wigwam Motel. While I keep
wanting to spend the night in these things it wasn't to be this trip either.
You see, being on Route 66 they are very popular and you need to have
reservations. When I inquired they were full for the night. This Wigwam village
was built in the 1940's by Chester E. Lewis and it is still owned and operated
by the same family. |
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There are many vintage cars around the property. During Route 66's heyday to
bring tourists in you needed something a bit out of the ordinary and these
are sure out of the ordinary. The owner is in the process of updating the
plumbing in all of the Wigwams. You will also notice some have a fresh coat
of paint and others do not. There were seven of the Wigwam villages
built from 1930 to 1950 from Florida to California.. The design was by Frank
Redford. The first ones were in Cave City Kentucky. There is also one in
Rialto California on Route 66 that has been remodeled in the last few years. |
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Each time we are going to be staying in the area I want to stay here but
Karen wants to stay at the remodeled Harvey House LaPosada not to far away
in Winslow AZ. Guess who wins out. |
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