Wigwam Motel (Holbrook, Arizona)
The Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Arizona, established in 1950, is a distinctive example of roadside architecture along historic Route 66. Designed by Chester E. Lewis, the motel features 15 concrete and steel teepee-shaped units, each standing 32 feet tall and 14 feet in diameter. This design was inspired by Frank A. Redford’s original Wigwam Village in Cave City, Kentucky, which opened in 1937. (en.wikipedia.org). As one of the few surviving examples of this unique motel chain, the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook offers visitors a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th-century American roadside culture. Similar novelty stops along Route 66 include the Blue Whale of Catoosa in Oklahoma and the Cadillac Ranch in Texas, each contributing to the rich tapestry of roadside attractions that define the historic route.
