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CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA
You can find a historial map
of Claremore showing other sites of interest at here:
http://www.claremore.org/heritage_tour.htm
(The umarked highway running north and south through town is Route 66)
Will Rogers Hotel/Center and Apartments
The
Will Rogers Hotel at Lynn Riggs (Route 66) and Will Rogers Blvd. was dedicated
in 1930. The fireproof structure of
of steel and concrete originally contained 78 rooms and 7
apartments. During WWII, it was designated as a bomb shelter.
Mineral
baths called "radium water" were an important part
of the hotel's service.
Claremore water tower
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Will Rogers Center and Apartments The former Will Rogers Hotel, now the site of Will Rogers Seniors Center and Apartments. Corner of Old Highway 66 and Highway 88 July 31, 2000 by Donna Lea |
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Side entrance Hall into Will Rogers Center, looking toward the front
entrance.
July 31, 2000 by Donna Lea |
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Will Rogers Center Statue of Will Rogers in the lobby of the former Will Rogers Hotel. July 31, 2000 by Donna Lea |
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Claremore, Oklahoma Claremore Water tower with it's Route 66 sign. July 31, 2000 by Donna Lea |
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