 |
| Brochure circa 1987: Dan Donahue |
Albuquerque-East
-- 15 Hotel Circle NE (I-40 @ Eubank exit)
|
Howard Johnson's directories initially indicated that the Albuquerque-East Motor Lodge complex would open in the shadow of the Scandia Mountains during the summer of '69, but a later directory listed its anticipated opening in June of 1970. The classic-style 150 room complex was well sited at a busy Interstate interchange which came to offer a host of hospitality offerings. The
property retained its status as a Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge
well into the 2000s. Then it briefly operated as The Sandia Courtyard
Hotel & Convention Center before becoming rebranded in the
early 2010s as a Ramada Below: Its circa 1970s highway sign was recycled, but was replaced by 2006. |
.
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Photographs 2004: Phil Edwards |
The
property was renovated in 1993, and a new convention facility
was added to the site. Unfortunately the A-frame Gate Lodge lost
its status as lobby and became a reception room for the convention
facility. By the end of the 2000s its signature Orange Roof was
painted turquoise. |
 |
 |
 |
| Photographs April 2005: Phil Edwards |
 |
 |
 |
| Photographs November 2006: Phil Edwards |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
The
purpose of this site is informational. It is neither commercial
nor representative of any brand, company, or business. Trade names,
trademarks, etc. that are depicted remain the property of their
respective owners. Please contact this site's owner
prior to reproducing any part of it. Works from contributors (includes
photographs, ephemera, etc.) must not be reproduced without their
explicit consent. |