Winslow's Historic Palace Lodge Building to Be Demolished After Collapse

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The historic Palace Lodge building in Winslow, Arizona, which partially collapsed in November 2026, is set to be demolished by the town council. The plan is to push in the collapsed portion of the structure so that State Road 61 can fully reopen through the town. No other buildings on the block are scheduled for removal, though additional structural failures are possible during the demolition process.

Why it matters

The Palace Lodge building was a historic landmark in Winslow, having been constructed in 1892 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Its demolition represents a loss of the town's architectural heritage, though officials say the priority is to reopen the critical SR 61 thoroughfare that was closed for weeks after the initial collapse.

The details

The Winslow Town Council voted on Monday to move forward with the demolition of the Palace Lodge building. The plan is to push in the portion of the structure that previously collapsed, which will allow State Road 61 to fully reopen through the town. Officials say there are no plans to remove any other buildings on the block, though additional structural failures are possible during the demolition process. The excavation cost is quoted at less than $6,000, which the town will pay for and then bill the property owner. A lien can be placed on the property to recover the expense.

• The Palace Lodge building partially collapsed during the overnight hours of November 13, 2026.
• After the collapse, streets in the area were closed and traffic was detoured for several weeks.
• When the roadway reopened, a temporary traffic signal was installed to control traffic along State Road 61.

What’s next

The site will be enclosed with chain-link construction fencing after the structure is pushed in.