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La Puerta Motor Lodge

9710 E. Central Ave, Albuquerque, NM
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Ralph Smith built and opened the La Puerta Lodge in 1949. The little motel had 8 guest units with shared garages. The owners residence in in the back corner of the property. The office near the street was added in 1952. La Puerta means "the door" in Spanish. In 1954 Smith sold the motel to the Hill family. The very cool original neon sign still stands out front.

It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Photo(s): 2015