The perils of fast money and Route 66 June 22, 2007
Posted by Ron in Motels, Preservation, Uncategorized.trackback
Vince Scott bought the Boots Motel in Carthage, Mo., a few years ago with the sole purpose of quickly selling it again to Walgreens for a quick buck.
However, Route 66 preservationists protested the impending deal, and Walgreens moved to greener pastures.
Scott still has the motel, and admits the 1930s landmark could be a significant tourist attraction. But he says to the Carthage Press that he’s not the one to take advantage of that.
Moral of the story: Don’t buy a property, expecting to make a quick buck on resale, when the property is historic and opposition of “redevelopment” is almost certain.
And don’t whine if you’re too short-sighted to take advantage of historical motel that’s tailor-made for a growing audience of Route 66ers, history-lovers and kitsch fans.
Just gotta love Vince. Oh, well, some of the best-laid plans.
At least it’s one that dear old Walgreen’s didn’t get.
The Boots is ok from the front, but I like it when you drive back by the rooms. This is where the architecture really stands out for me.