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Luna Lodge
Photo: Stupich, Martin Related names: Patel, Suresh A.; Jelso, John; Simpson, Marion O.; Wolford, Fred H.; Shelton, Bill J.; Allied Engineering Service; Eidal Manufacturing Co.; Taylor, Michael Romero, sponsor; Barthuli, Kaisa, sponsor; University of New M…, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Luna Lodge

On the National Register since 199828 years
Southwest VernacularListed 1998Albuquerque
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Luna Lodge

Luna Lodge, at 9019 Central Ave. NE, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 11, 1998. The Register lists it for its transportation and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Southwest Vernacular, as it does for 19 other New Mexico listings. It was listed as part of Route 66 through New Mexico MPS.

What it isHistoric motel on Central Avenue (former U.S. Route 66) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 84 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1949 to today

  1. 1949Built
  2. 1998Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 28 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes

9019 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

DirectionsWalk the tour in Google Maps
  1. 1Luna LodgeStart here
  2. 2Enchanted Mesa Trading PostSpanish-Pueblo Revival · Built 1948 · 0.3 mi on
  3. 3La Puerta LodgeSouthwest Vernacular · Built 1949 · 0.1 mi on
Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

ONational Humane Alliance Animal FountainObject0.6 miBLa Mesa MotelSpanish-Pueblo Revival · Built 19381.1 mi
More like it

Southwest Vernacular style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Southwest Vernacular.

La Puerta LodgeBuilt 1949 · 0.4 mi away
De Anza Motor Lodge2.8 mi away
Modern Auto Court3.2 mi away
Aztec Auto CourtBuilt 1932 · 3.2 mi away

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Questions about Luna Lodge

Is Luna Lodge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 11, 1998 (Register number 98000600).

Is Luna Lodge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ernie Pyle House, 3.8 miles away.

Can you visit Luna Lodge?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Luna Lodge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 84 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77845911 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.