ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drive along Central near the University of New Mexico, and you will encounter a piece of history. This tiny police substation may soon be on the move as part of the upcoming celebration of the Route 66 centennial.
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Shelley Sanchez, the director of Arts and Culture for the City of Albuquerque, said, “It’s not crazy to think that we could move it again to its next long-term home on another piece of Route 66.” Currently, the substation is located at the corner of Girard and Central, but the city is planning to relocate it entirely. The substation was originally a Valentine Diner, one of the many prefabricated diners that became popular in the 1930s and could be easily moved.
Sanchez said, “These were kind of tiny, ready-to-go diners that people could purchase. They could seat anywhere from three to maybe 12 people. If you wanted to start a restaurant, you could just buy one, have it delivered by train, and be ready to go.” In fact, this substation was not at its current location for long, as it was situated at 8th and Central just 30 years ago…