Copper Cart Restaurant, Seligman Arizona
This restaurant opened in 1952 and is now closed. However, the new occupants of the building have left this fantastic neon sign and added...
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In my travels on the back roads doing genealogy research, I’ve seen hundreds of remnants of times gone by. These iconic symbols of "Americana" inspired me to create this blog. By documenting them, I'll remember and maybe you'll find something interesting to hunt down next time you are in one of these areas!
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Sep 15
Angel & Vilma's Route 66 Gift Shop, Seligman Arizona
In 1972, this business opened as a barber shop on one side and pool hall on the other. It was owned by Angel Delgadillo who was...
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Sep 15
J&R's Mini Mart, Deli, Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, Cafe........, Seligman Arizona
Slow down to take it all in. There is a lot going on here. The picture doesn't do the color justice. It is a bright sky blue color. There...
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Sep 15
The Snow Cap Drive-In, Seligman Arizona
You definitely won't miss this place, especially at night. Lots of neon on the signage, facade and decor. Built with the intention of...
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Sep 15
Aztec Motel, Seligman Arizona
This was one of the oldest, still operating motels that we saw on our route 66 trip. The first adobe building was constructed in 1915....
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Stagecoach Motel, Seligman Arizona
If you've read other posts, you probably already know that these Jetson's space age looking "Googie" style neon signs are my favorites...
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1920's Cafe, Ash Fork Arizona
I wasn't even trying to get a photo of this old cafe from the 1920's when I snapped the one of the DeSoto Salon. Later, when I saw it in...
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DeSoto's Salon, Ash Fork Arizona
I love it when old buildings are repurposed with a nod to their original purpose! This was once a Texaco station in the 1950's and is...
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Hi-Line Motel, Ash Fork Arizona
Literally right next door to the Copper State Motel was this one. It sort of tells the sad tale of how busy Route 66 was in it's heyday...
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Copper State Motel, Ash Fork Arizona
This motel was built in the 1920's. It took 4 years to complete the construction of the 18 inch thick cobblestone walls of the motel...
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Aug 21
The Red Garter Inn, Williams Arizona
Besides being a really great old building, what first caught my eye was the lady of the evening hanging out of the second floor window!...
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Canyon Club Cocktails Neon Sign, Williams Arizona
I really liked this vintage pointing arrow neon sign and the large round window on this building. The Canyon Club has been around since...
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WooTom Social Club, Williams Arizona
On one of the Wild West Junction buildings, the sign for this establishment represents part of the "Wild" in the American Wild West where...
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Old West Water Tank, Williams Arizona
This water tank advertises the Wild West Junction attraction where you can find a restaurant, inn, saloon, shopping and more all set up...
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Giant Neon Cow, Williams Arizona
Not only was there a giant neon cow sign at Rod's Steak House, but on the side of the building was the third giant cow statue that we saw...
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Aug 21
Turquoise Tepee, Williams Arizona
Simple, but one of my favorite signs in Williams. Originally a cafe in the corner of this 1940's building, this Indian Jewelry shop has...
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Colors of the West Gift Shop, Williams Arizona
While not an old neon sign, I love the fact that this gift shop embraced the history and location of the building. Since 1913, when it...
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Aug 21
World Famous Sultana Bar, Williams Arizona
I don't know about "world" famous, but this building was really cool. The painted pattern of the cinder blocks you see above the sign...
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Arizona 9 Motor Hotel, Williams Arizona
A lot of history here, the original building was built in 1927 and ran as Sutton's Hotel Cottages and Thurston's Service Station. Over...
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Highlander Motel, Williams Arizona
Built in 1953, this motel is still operating under the same name, with the same neon sign. However, the building was much more eye...
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