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| Above, the main entrance to the El Rancho Hotel & Motel. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Regular readers of this blog know that I frequent Gallup, New Mexico's El Rancho Hotel & Motel on Route 66 for relaxing meals.
I was perusing the El Rancho's website and came upon their gallery of photos of the hotel and what they have to offer to travelers.
We'll begin with their introduction of the hotel:
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME
Since the 1940s Hotel El Rancho has played host to some of Hollywood’s biggest movie makers and movie stars including Robert Mitchum, Elia Kazan, Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, Melvyn Douglas, William Holden, Billy Wilder, Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, Ward Bond, Lon Chaney, Jr., Jose Ferrer, Kim Hunter, Troy Donahue, Suzanna Pleshette and many more. Even today the hotel continues to host film crews.
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| Above, the plaque by the Lost Dutchman Chapter of E Clampus Vitus. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
In August 2019, the Lost Dutchman Chapter No. 5917 of E Clampus Vitus held a plaque dedication at the hotel that included Zuni Pueblo dancers. The plaque is located in the hotel lobby under a portrait of late owner Armand Ortega. Many attendees of the plaque dedication stayed at the hotel and found it enjoyable.
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| Above, the El Rancho's main lobby. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
During recent years, the El Rancho has undergone many renovations, including the guest rooms, restaurant (The Silver Screen), bar (The 49er Lounge) and facilities.
From their website:
The 49er Lounge
Legend has it that John Wayne once rode a horse into the bar and ordered a beer — for both him and his horse. We can’t vouch for the story’s veracity, but we do know plenty of celebs passed their movie making downtime right here. Join us and revel in the history and fun.
One of the things I like doing is to bring out-of-state visitors to the El Rancho. All have been impressed with it.
To see their gallery, go here.
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