This was taken November 2012 in Gallup NM on the south bound part of road trip from Toronto to Las Vegas for the winter.
The El Rancho Hotel has been the home for numerous Movie Stars while filming in the area including John Wayne, Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Errol Flynn, Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, Humphrey Bogart and numerous others. In addition to Movie Stars, numerous Political Figures have stayed at the El Rancho including two Presidents: President Reagan and President Eisenhower.
It is still in operation.
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Neat post ~ intriquing ~ Great shots! ^_^
ReplyDeleteWe stayed here last September, on our way from Texas, to the Grand Canyon. Got one of the last rooms in town, that night.
ReplyDeleteIt's a neat place. Very interesting to think of all the Stars who had stayed there.
Visiting from Rurality Blog Hop. This are great! So good to know that these piecees of Americana are still holding strong!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting signs - I understand why you are making photos of them - because there are some history in those.. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWe love the El Rancho! Have stayed there twice.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lovely road trip, great pics♫ My Rurality: http://lore-eleven.blogspot.com/2013/02/fun-with-sundials.html
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in 'Rurality Blog Hop #4' Hope to see you next Wednesday for #5...
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing that sign, I am now hungry for BBQ ribs :)
ReplyDeleteRoute 66 is a treasure for sure! I need to take the trip. Thanks Jackie for sharing this week and I hope that you hurry back.
ReplyDeleteNext time we should not stay at Best Western in Gallup but at your introduced hotel, with charm of yesterdays.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to see this spot with so much interesting history. Great photos!
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