The Blue Swallow

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The Blue Swallow

Part of my Rod’s & Relics calendar, based on my photo shoot in Springfield, MO on Route 66.

A ‘55 Chevy BelAire leaving the Blue Swallow on Route 66.
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.

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The Blue Swallow by Earthmonster
The Blue Swallow by Earthmonster

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