Oldest Route 66 Motel preserved in Cuba, Missouri

Two local sisters are both playing their role in preserving some Cuba, Missouri history by focusing their attention on Route 66′s Wagon Wheel Motel. Connie and Riva Caspers grew up in Iowa. Later, they married the Echols brothers, so they still share the same last name. Now, with the publication of Riva Echol’s book, they [...]

Have you ever thought of a facelift?

Beautification and preservation  in Cuba, Missouri… All good things need a little renewal and a facelift from time to time.  The iconic Route 66 motor court The Wagon Wheel Motel is no exception.  Under its new ownership, the motel will get just that in 2009-10. The Wagon Wheel Motel, 901 East Washington, a continuously operating [...]