
This legacy to leisure-time is about to be demolished.
Permits have been filed.
Here she is in her glory.
Built in 1941, the motel was respite for vacationers, businessmen and entertainers such as Guy Lombardo. Here is a nice article on the history of the Wishing Well Motel.
Sure, it's a bit dated, but Kathleen J. Miller's article nicely captures the owner's dedication to the vintage hideaway. Sadly, Mrs. Vidas passed away a couple of years ago.
As of last Tuesday, the motel was boarded up and fenced in. But, the wishing well itself was fully accessible. I snapped a few shots while I could.




You were a refuge to many a weary traveler along Route 66.
And, I thank you.
Update -
The motel was demlished on Tuesday, November 13, 2007.
*Sniff*

1 comment:
Very Cool Dana,
Interested in headin out to do a section of Rt 66? I've always wanted to.....
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