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El Trovatore Motel

1440 E. Andy Devine Ave., Kingman, AZ
Phone: 928-753-6520

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The El Trovatore Autel Court opened in 1939 and later became the El Trovatore Motel. It started with 30 units and later more were added. The Trovatore Cafe & Coffee Shop was located on the hill south of the motel as was an earlier 1937 Chevron Station.

The El Trovatore tower sign stands out on the skyline. The motel is down the hill from the highway, so the signs are important to help find it. In the early 2000s the motel had shifted to long term rentals, but switched back to daily rentals in 2011 when it began a renovation. The tower sign was relit in 2012 after being dark for many m years. Several murals have been painted on the property in the last several years.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

Early Postcard

The EL TROVATORE

Stop over point for tourists
70 Miles to Boulder dam
10 Miles to Grand Canyon
Modern Motor Court
Complete Cafe
Car and Service Station
On Hiway "66"
One-half Mile E. of Kingman, Ariz.

Late 1950's - early 1960's Postcard
El Trovatore Motel
Kingman's largest motel offering most complete accommodations on U. S. Highway 66 and 93.
51 Rooms
Family Units
Heated Swimming Pool
Refrigeration
Free T.V.
Pets Allowed
Parking for any size trailer.
Playground
24 Hr Restaurant
Cocktail Lounge
P.O. Box ---
Phone SK 3-2149

70s Postcard
EL TROVATORE MOTEL
1400 East Andy Devine St.
Kingman, Arizona 86401
Phone (602) 753-xxxx
Refrigerated Air Conditioned
Heated Pool
Good Restaurant & Service Station Adjacent
24 Hour Direct Dial Phones
Ample Parking for Trucks & Trailers
Large Family Units
Most Credit Cards Accepted

Note: Room phones weren't mentioned on these postcards until the latest card. That seems odd for such a large motel. "Autel" is a sort of contraction of the words automobile and hotel.
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Photo(s): 2009