Vintage Wigwam Built in 1949

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Vintage Wigwam Built in 1949

This is a close-up and black&white version of one of the Motel Rooms at the Famous WigWam Motel in Rialto, California off Route 66.!The Wigwam Motel is a famous Route 66 Landmark which began in the early 1930’s by Frank Redford, the founder. The chain was best known for its unique wigwam village construction and modern amenities. The California Wigwam Motel was built in1949 and was the last of 7 to have been built. The roadside landmark draws international and national tourists who drive over 2400 miles to gain the experience of the famous Historic Route 66 way!!

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Vintage Wigwam Built in 1949 by stephaniek

Patricia Montg...

I really love this one, Steph! The black and white gives it the vintage feel of the 40’s when it was built. Great job!
stephaniek replied

Thanks so much Patricia!! I like it too!! :-)
cherylc1

beautiful capture- the b/w is perfect!
stephaniek replied

Thanks so much Cheryl!!
CraigsMom

So cool. Have you ever been inside one of these? I love, love, love this!
stephaniek replied

I can’t say that I’ve been inside, but saw with the door open and it’s quite small. Thanks!
AnitaInverarity

Wow- another strange and wonderful thing- Is that a front door ?? xx
stephaniek replied

hahaha…..yes that’s the front door and the only window, lol. xxxx
dawndavies

wow b/w is perfect,dawnx
stephaniek replied

Thank you much Dawn!! xxxx
Seosamh

Excellent mood… Stephanie..
stephaniek replied

Why thank you very much!! :-)
barnsis

The B&W gives it a good contrast.
stephaniek replied

Many kind thanks Byron!!
Luann Ryan

Great capture in B&W !
stephaniek replied

Thanks so much Luann!!
noffi

B&W is perfect Steph. What a place! Have you stayed there? And in this “room”? I would love to see the inside of it. Liz
stephaniek replied

Looks like I have to go back…..eveyone wants to see the inside, LOL. Thanks Liz!!
Kate Adams

Great capture!! love the black and white!!
stephaniek replied

Thanks so much Kate!!
smile4me

I so want to spend a night there!!! Most lovely! :D
stephaniek replied

hahaha! If you do….you better call me!!! We’ll do lunch!! :-)
blamo

interesting looking b/w great photograph
stephaniek replied

Thanks Tone!!
maxy

That’s one of the rooms? Cool!!! Love the way you captured this in black and white. Beautiful scenery surrounding this – I love it! Will have to check out those rooms some day!
stephaniek replied

Thanks Maxy. Yes, that is a single room! lol.
kjgordon

I think I passed this place off I-40….....Is there a big Arrow on this property???
stephaniek replied

This is on Foothill blvd. at the Colton/Rialto border. No Arrow.
amarica

Excellent capture Hun!!!
stephaniek replied

Many thanks my friend!! :))
JuliaWright

Great close up Stephanie, nice in black and white!
stephaniek replied

Many thanks Julia!! I appreciate that and all of your kind comments!! :-)