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FAQ: Rockwood Motor Court's Induction into Historic Hotels of America®
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Rockwood Motor Court gains prestige and tourism appeal through its Historic Hotels of America induction, enhancing its competitive edge as the oldest operating motel on Route 66.
Rockwood Motor Court, built in 1929 and restored in 2019, was inducted into Historic Hotels of America after meeting criteria including age, historic designation, and significance.
This induction preserves Rockwood Motor Court's historic integrity, allowing future generations to experience Route 66's cultural essence and the American road trip tradition.
Rockwood Motor Court, a 1929 Route 66 rock masonry court with giraffe-style masonry, is the oldest operating motel on the historic Mother Road.
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Rockwood Motor Court in Springfield, Missouri, has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that recognizes and promotes historic hotels in the United States.
It highlights the hotel's historic preservation work and its connection to Route 66, which is preparing for its centennial anniversary in 2026, serving as a reminder of the cultural essence of the 'Mother Road' and the rise of automobile travel in American history.
A hotel must be at least 50 years old, be designated as a National Historic Landmark or listed/eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and be recognized as having historic significance.
Rockwood Motor Court is owned and operated by Phyllis Ferguson and her husband Tim Phillips, along with their leadership team, who have undertaken careful historic preservation work.
It was built in 1929 as an early Route 66 tourist-court style with cottages around a central courtyard. In 1948, the bungalows were covered with giraffe-style masonry and sandstone façade, and it was renamed 'Rockwood Motor Court,' operating under that name for over 75 years.
It is recognized as the oldest operating motel on Route 66 and is one of the few remaining sites that embody the cultural essence of the 'Mother Road,' having undergone an extensive restoration in 2019 to provide authentic lodging.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has made efforts to revitalize Route 66 by offering grants, advocacy, and other assistance, and it is proud to induct Rockwood Motor Court into Historic Hotels of America in honor of its enduring connections to the route.
Historic Hotels of America® is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered by U.S. Congress in 1949, dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and promoting historic hotels in the United States.
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