The rather small 10 unit Chief Motel was built in 1956. It later became
the Sandman Motel. I think the name change happened before 1963 because
the larger Chief Motel a few blocks east on Hopi Drive is reported to
have gotten new operators in 1963 while using the Chief name.
Photo(s): 2015
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Did
You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane
road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned
lanes are still there.