Although the building itself looks quite ordinary, the Tiki Motel still sports an interesting marquee. with a neon flame that used to be animated. The motel itself was built in 1940 and was originally known as the Oracle Motel. It became the Tiki Motel in 1963.
Tiki Motel Photo courtesy Bob Jagendorf
See more at Roadside Peek's Lost Treasures feature on the Tucson Inn.
Check out the large marquee that stands tall outside the Tucson
Inn, beckoning wayward motorists to check out its huge marquee and its lodging accommodations. The motel was built in 1953.
UPDATE 09/17 : Unfortunately, the Tucson Inn was closed in May 2017 due to various building violations. In speaking with the owner Susie Lin, she hopes to reopen in the fall or perhaps may retire as she is reaching nearly 40 years of ownership. In either case, she believes that the iconic sign will remain. Here's hoping for a reopening. 09-17
La Siesta Motel (Closed)
Tucson, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Check out this classic Arizona sign of the La Siesta Motel. The motel was built in the early 1940's.
UPDATE 07/10 : After having been restored in 2008 as a part of the city's Oracle Area Revitalization Plan, the La Siesta Motel closed down and filed bankruptcy in July 2010. 07-10
La Siesta Motel just prior to closure, June 2010
Tucson, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Terrace Motel
Tucson, AZ Photo courtesy Bob Jagendorf
When you travel down the Miracle Mile, and I don't mean Wilshire, you'll
come across the Terrace Motel, featuring a sign across
the terrace. The Terrace Motel was built in 1954. Check out the front of the office area and the pillar.
Here are more photos of the Terrace Motel from 25 years ago.
Terrace Motel
Tucson, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Terrace Motel
Tucson, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
While in Tucson, check out the El Sol Motel and its
appropriately designed sign. This motel is a flashback to the simpler
days and appears to date at least to the 1950s.
The motel and parking lot brings memories of a time I got my rental car stuck on an island in the parking lot while I was making a hasty turn in the hot 110 degree sun. It reminds me to not always be in a hurry such as that day when I was headed towards the East coast. Thanks goodness for Auto Club.
UPDATE 07/10 : The El Sol Motel has been converted to long-term lodging and is now called the El Sol Apartments. 07-10
The El Sol Motel
Tucson, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The El Sol Motel office area
Tucson, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Terrace Motel
