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Kathy Weiser, November, 2008.
The Vega Motel, though updated today, still retains its vintage flavor
with antique furnishings, individual covered carports, a broad courtyard,
original pink and red brick-look exterior, and sheets dried in the West
Texas sun. Originally built in 1947 by Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Pancoast, it was
first called Vega Court when it catered to the many
Route 66 travelers
during the Mother Road's heydays.
This
vintage postcard portrays the old Vega
Court as it appeared in the 1960s. The text on back advertised:
"Panel Ray Heat -- completely Air Conditioned.
Vega's Newest and
Finest." Hard for us to even imagine today that air conditioning and
reliable heaters were "worth" the ink for advertising.
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Today's Vega Motel continues to cater to a new
generation of
Route 66 travelers, especially those looking for a "feel"
for the vintage past. It continues to offer clean, comfortable rooms and
reasonable prices.
Vega Motel
Old
Route 66 & US 385
PO Box 535
Vega,
Texas 79092
806-267-2205
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Texas Mother Road
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From the Rocky Mountain General Store
  66
Package Deal - This
Route 66 Package Deal includes both the
EZ66
Guide For Travelers and the
The Route 66 Map Series. The EZ 66
Guide includes
up-to-date maps, attractions, tips and games. The map series
includes a packaged
set of eight fold-out
roadmaps, one for each
Route 66
state, providing clear, detailed driving directions. This
set will provide you with the basic tools for providing an easier journey
on what can sometimes be a confusing piece of pavement.
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