90-year-old Cheyenne motor court demolished for drive-thru coffee shop
The historic Twin Chimneys Motor Court in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was demolished to make way for a coffee shop. Preservationists expressed regret over the loss of the 1930s-era landmark, which served as a piece of Lincoln Highway history.
Why it matters
The demolition underscores the ongoing tension between modern commercial development and the preservation of local historical architecture.
The Twin Chimneys Motor Court in Cheyenne, Wyoming, which once gave travellers a place to stay along the historic Lincoln Highway, has been demolished to make way for a 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru stand. Its distinctive twin stone chimneys, the last parts of the old motel to be removed, came down in about 30 seconds earlier this week.According to Cowboy State Daily, the motel at 2405 East Lincolnway had been known for its twin chimneys, red exterior, green roof and knotty pine interior. The motor court had provided lodging for travellers for decades, while also giving them a covered place to keep their cars next to their rooms.The demolition has drawn attention from many because the property was one of several old motor courts associated with travel along US Highway 30.
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