Nob Hill in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Jones Motor Company, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 15, 2021
1. Jones Motor Company, Albuquerque, New Mexico Marker
The top part (where it typically says "Route 66 Roadside Attraction") is missing.
Jones Motor Company opened on November 18, 1939 as a Ford dealership and Texaco gas station. It is now the home of Kelley's Restaurant and Brew Pub.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing
Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 18, 1939.
Location. 35° 4.81′ N, 106° 36.506′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Nob Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue Northeast (Old U.S. 66) and Wellesley Drive, on the right when traveling east on Central Avenue Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3222 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque NM 87106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monte Vista School (approx. 0.2 miles away); 3711 Campus Blvd. NE (approx. 0.2 miles away); 3717 Campus Blvd. NE (approx. 0.2 miles away); 3217 Campus Blvd. NE (approx. 0.2 miles away); 306 Amhert Dr. NE (approx. ¼ mile
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Also see . . . Jones Motor Company. National Park Service website entry:
Founded by local entrepreneur and city leader Ralph Jones (also served as president of the Route 66 Association) built this iconic building in 1939. It was known for its Art Moderne style and features. In 1957, Jones Motor Company moved to a new location, and the building changed hands. A Goodwill location and a furniture store were there for a time, but the building saw new life in 1999 when Kelly's Brewpub moved in. It would become a popular restaurant; however, in 2020, the place closed. It was announced that M'tucci's, a local Italian chain, would move in the building in late 2021. (Submitted on October 19, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 15, 2021
2. Jones Motor Company, Albuquerque, New Mexico Marker
Marker is mounted on the Kelly's sign pole (marker is facing Central Avenue)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 397 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
