Zia Motor Lodge Sign

4611 E. Central
Phone:

East < GO > West

The 24 unit Zia Lodge opened in 1938 and closed in 2002. After being damaged by fire in 2003 it was demolished in 2005. Only the neon sign stands today. Albuquerque has made an effort to keep these iconic old signs along historic Route 66 alive.

GPS: 35.078369, -106.592999

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

Zia Lodge
4611 Central Avenue, N.E.
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
24 Completely Modern Units with Tiled Combination tub and showers. Wall-to Wall carpeting, Hot Water Heat and Air Conditioned.
Phone in every room. Television or Radios.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Ewing Wilcox, Owners and Managers.

NOTE: The postcard shows an earlier and more interesting sign. The text promotes a phone in every room, but doesn't show a number for the motel.
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Photo(s): 2015