The Blue Swallow Motel was built in 1939 by W. A. Huggins. It features a unique, personal shell design on the exterior stucco. Garages, a signature of motor courts of the era, are another unique characteristic of this motel. According to Huggins' son, Phares, it was sold at a loss because of economic conditions at the onset of WWII. With gas and tire rationing in effect, people weren't traveling as much.
The best known proprietor of the Blue Swallow was Lillian Redman, who acquired it in 1958. She operated the motel for almost 40 years, facing numerous difficulties including the interstate bypass, which drastically reduced her customer base. There is much information available about Lillian online and in numerous publications.
Your hosts, Terri & Bill, have purchased the Blue Swallow Motel, and welcome you to this Route 66 landmark. They are keeping the tradition of hospitality alive.
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NOTE: This site is maintained most of the time by Melissa Lea (1st on the friends list below). Hopefully Bill will learn and take over soon.
I (Melissa) check this site on an occasional basis.
If you have questions regarding rates, availability, etc please contact Bill and Terry directly by phone.
If you have questions regarding this site that you would like answers to right away, please contact me via my site below. Thanks!
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BE SURE TO VISIT OUR SITE AGAIN SOON AS IT WILL BE UPDATED OFTEN WITH NEW UPDATES AND PHOTOS OF THE PROGRESS!..
Throughout 2007 Bill, Terry and daughter Rhea invite you to take a historic step back in time during the motels transformation as the Swallow goes back to Blue! They are also giving the Swallow a face lift with New Neon!..
The Blue Swallows rooms are as beautiful as its exterior...
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