Redwood Lodge (Gallup, New Mexico)

The Redwood Lodge in Gallup, New Mexico, at 907 E. 66 Ave., was built in 1931. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

Redwood Lodge
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	907 E. 66 Ave., Gallup, New Mexico
Coordinates	35°31′50″N 108°43′46″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1931
Architectural style	Southwest vernacular
MPS	Route 66 through New Mexico MPS
NRHP reference No.	98000051[1]
Added to NRHP	February 13, 1998

It was built by a mechanic, Jim Dougherty, who operated a garage in what later was the manager's residence of the motel. The motel was known as Jim's Modern Court. it was bought in 1952 by Steve and Mary Rudick, who renamed it the "Redwood Lodge" and operated it until 1983.[2]

It was deemed notable as "one of the best examples of a largely unaltered pre-World War II tourist court remaining along Route 66 in New Mexico."

It is described as "Southwest vernacular" in style. The listing included three contributing buildings and one contributing objects.[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
2. David J. Kammer (August 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Redwood Lodge / Jim's Modern Court". National Park Service. Retrieved February 25, 2019. With accompanying photo