Historic Blue Swallow Motel Neon Sign with Classic Car at Twilight, Route 66 Tucumcari - Reno DiTullio

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An iconic piece of American roadside history captured at twilight, the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico stands as a pristine example of vintage Route 66 architecture. The motel's famous neon sign features a bright blue swallow carrying a sprig of green leaves, floating above vibrant pink "MOTEL" lettering. Additional neon signs advertise "VACANCY" and "TV" in glowing red and green. A classic 1950s Pontiac parked beneath the sign adds to the nostalgic atmosphere, while the motel's lobby glows warmly with red neon "OPEN" and "LOBBY" signs. The historic property, which offers truck and RV parking, is beautifully preserved and illuminated against the deep blue dusk sky, creating a perfect snapshot of golden-age American road trip culture.
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The historic Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari illuminated at dusk, featuring its iconic neon sign with a blue swallow, vintage car parked outside, and glowing neon signage against a twilight sky
An iconic piece of American roadside history captured at twilight, the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico stands as a pristine example of vintage Route 66 architecture. The motel's famous neon sign features a bright blue swallow carrying a sprig of green leaves, floating above vibrant pink "MOTEL" lettering. Additional neon signs advertise "VACANCY" and "TV" in glowing red and green. A classic 1950s Pontiac parked beneath the sign adds to the nostalgic atmosphere, while the motel's lobby glows warmly with red neon "OPEN" and "LOBBY" signs. The historic property, which offers truck and RV parking, is beautifully preserved and illuminated against the deep blue dusk sky, creating a perfect snapshot of golden-age American road trip culture.