Motel DuBeau

19 W. Phoenix Ave., Flagstaff, AZ
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The Motel Du Beau was built in 1929 by A. E. Dubeau on the corner of Beaver Street and Phoenix Avenue which was on the original alignment of Route 66. It was originally called Du Beau's Motel Inn and was scheduled to open on August 24th. . That had to be a pretty desirable location at the time. The motel offered 23 rooms with steam heat and garages. The postcard shown below shows a simpler "Motel Inn" sign attached to the roof, the huge "high in the sky" sign no doubt appeared as a way to lure tourists a block off 66 after the the highway was realigned.

When this photo was taken in 2013 the sign on the building said Du Beau Hostel. The large sign in the sky said Motel Du Beau and is visible from the current Route 66 alignment a block to the north.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

Front of Card reads:

Du Beau's Motel Inn

1 Block So. of U.S. 66 & 89
Beaver and Phoenix Aves.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Logos for AAA & United Motor Courts

Back of postcard reads:

Du Beau's Motel Inn

Corner Beaver & Phoenix Ave. Center of Town
One Block So. of U.S. 66 & 89
Flagstaff, Arizona
Phone 176
23 fully modern, fireproof units with private baths. Hot water heat. Closed Garages, Lobby

NOTE: The reference to being one block south of U.S. 66 & 89 indicates that this postcard is from after 1934 when the highways were realigned.

Photo(s): 2013