Town Lodge Site

4010 E. Central
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In 1935 what was or became the El Oriente Court was listed as simply El Oriente in the local newspaper under Tourist Camps. It was also known as the El Oriente Auto Court. By 1952 it was the Minton Lodge and advertised in 1955 as "one of the newer and finer lodges in Albuquerque, all rooms faced shaded, restful patios". As the Minton Lodge two wings of the motel still had garages, the third wing didn't. Unfortunately the old place bit the dust and disappeared sometime after I caught it on video in 2019. That's another good reason to hit the road a see what's left of the iconic Mother Road motels before more get moved to the dustbin of history.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

Minton Lodge
Centrally Located and One of the Newer and Finest Lodges in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
4101 Central Ave. East - On Highway 66
21 Large attractively furnished rooms - in single and double units. All rooms facing shaded restful patio for the convenience of guest. AIR-CONDITIONED - For your comfort - STEAM HEAT. Tub and shower baths. T. V. and Radios for rooms. Some kitchenettes. Close to Everything. Good Cafes - Shopping District - Theaters.

Note: The front of this postcard says the motel is "Recommended by A.M.H.A.", that was the American Motor Hotel Association.

Photo(s): 2019