John McCulloch

Flagstaff’s Motel DuBeau, one of America’s oldest motor courts, is a survivor, hosting Grand Canyon and Route 66 travelers for 95 years. Built by Albert DuBeau, the 20-room red brick motel opened in August 1929, roughly two months before the stock market crash that spawned an economic collapse. DuBeau and his successors managed to keep the neon lights on through the Great Depression, Route 66 realignment, World War II travel restrictions and competition from hundreds of motel rooms built … [Read more...] about DuBeau Marks Nearly a Century Hosting Weary Route 66 Travelers