The Como Motel, a North Texas true crime landmark, is set to be demolished. Richardson residents are rallying to save it.
The Como Motel's reputation and legacy isn't all grisly, despite its connection to one of Collin County's most infamous murder cases. One of the motel's frequent visitors was a very young Capt. Chesley"Sully" Sullenberger, the US Airways pilot who, on Jan. 15, 2006 , famously landed a 747 in the Hudson River after losing both engines to a bird strike shortly after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport.
The Como' influence can also be seen in other parts of Richardson. Robinson says he has a tasting room in his non-alcoholic bar called the Como Room, complete with a wall mural by Annie Holland that re-creates the '50s-style motel. The Lone Chimney Mercantile, just a few blocks away from the Como, sells lithographs and large portraits depicting the historic motel's iconic diamond sign.
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