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L. A. Motel

W. Route 66, Groom, TX
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On the west edge of Groom you come to the former 1960s L. A. Motel, at one time owned and operated by T. L. & Merlyn Evans. It is located on the north side of the road.

It was used in the 1992 movie "Leap of Faith" starring Steve Martin after being remodeled to look more like the Golden Spread Motel on the other end of town. As part of the remodeling, the second story was added above the office, as was the canopy that also served as a deck above the office entrance. All that because the other motel wasn't available for the movie shoot. A large buttress that held a sign on the front of the office was added for the movie and has since been removed. The motel is across the road from the Ranch House Restaurant.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

Old matchbook
L. A. Motel
Cafe across the street
Phone 23xx,
Extra Firm Beds
Showers & Baths
TV
Refrigeration
Electric Heat
Tourists Welcome

Note: Check out the phone number a view into "the good old days" I guess the "refrigeration" referred to air conditioning of some sort.
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Photo(s): 2015