In our trip to the west coast of the United States, among the numerous curiosities that we can find, is the possibility of spending the night in a motel that is set up as if from a traditional indian camp it will be treated, with where we can sleep in one of the tents.
I am referring to the so-called Wigwam Motel, original establishment of which in the 50s up to seven different motels came to exist throughout the historic Route 66.
During that time, the success of these motels was also brought about by the rise of the automobile culture of long trips through the western United States, for which the aforementioned Ruta 66 became an icon.
In fact, as part of the current decoration of these motels, we will find parked models of cars from the 50s next to the stores.
Nowadays Only three of these motels are operational.
We will find one of them in San Bernardino, in California, on the route from Los Angeles to Phoenix. One second Motel Wigmam is in Holbrook, in Arizona, on Route 66, west of Flagstaff.
And a third in Cave City, in the state of Kentucky, the first of those built.
These original motels have their origin in the imagination of Frank Redford, an enthusiast of Indian culture, who in 1933. He built a large Indian store in Horse City, a town in Kentucky, with relics and souvenirs.
Later, next to it he built other tents so that visitors could spend the night, creating what was called Wigwam Village.
In 1937 Redford obtained the patent for this type of building and built a new Indian settlement in Cave City, which is one of three that is still open today.
Actually These tents are not canvas, but rather they are structures built with steel and cement, almost 16 meters high and 7,6 meters in diameter.
At original Wigwam Motel from Cave City There are 15 dormitory tents that have two windows and a small toilet inside.
include the Common equipment in any motel, such as television, air conditioning, heating, and even Wifi. In addition, in the “Indian camp” there are three more larger stores that serve as offices and souvenir shops.
The accommodation prices at Wigwam motels They are the usual ones in this type of roadside establishment, between 6o and 70 dollars per room…or rather, the store.
Below I leave you the link to the website of the Wigwam Motels in case you are curious to stay in them during your trip through the west coast of united states.
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