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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!
You can use the search feature in the blog to look for specific cities or states. Enjoy!
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Hotel Beale, Kingman Arizona
I could see this sign way down the road. What a great way to advertise. The hotel was built in 1899, after fire destroyed the original...
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Feb 27
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Unique Water Tanks, Kingman Arizona
I liked the newer water tanks boldly proclaiming Kingman as the "Heart of Historic Route 66" and the old style water tower still standing...
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Feb 27
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Arcadia Lodge, Kingman Arizona
Opened in 1938 as the Arcadia Court, this motel is still operating with this somewhat simple Googie styled 1960's neon sign. You'll find...
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Feb 27
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El Trovatore Motel, Kingman Arizona
Again, I was so focused on this great restored and working neon sign, that I didn't get the giant tower sign, which is also working neon,...
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Feb 27
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Hill Top Motel, Kingman Arizona
I had to look at google street view to see if they kept this great neon sign as part of the renovations that were underway when we passed...
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Feb 27
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Siesta Motel, Kingman Arizona
The motel was built in 1929 and the original giraffe pattern stone building still stands. I wish I would have snapped a photo of the...
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Feb 27
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Home of Giganticus Headicus, Antares Arizona
This big A framed building with the tall Googie style sign stands out on a fairly bare stretch of road. The Ranchero Gift Shop began as a...
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Feb 27
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Hackberry General Store, Hackberry Arizona
Couldn't pass up an opportunity to stop at the iconic Hackberry General Store. It opened in 1934 with a Conoco gas station that ran until...
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Feb 27
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Valentine Station, Valentine Arizona
I'm not sure what brand gas station this was, but it was built in 1945 and after sitting vacant for some time, it was opened as a gift...
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Feb 27
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The Orlando Motel, Truxton Arizona
Like a lot of 1960's motels, this one had a cool googie style neon sign. You can see what is left on the three posts at the bottom and it...
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Feb 9
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Truxton Station, Truxton Arizona
This station originally opened as a Whiting Brothers gas station in 1950, and is the only service station still operating in Truxton. It...
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Feb 9
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Frontier Motel and Restaurant, Truxton Arizona
Built in 1952, with this classic eye-catching neon sign, the motel operated until 2011. The sign was renovated in 2013, but obviously...
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Feb 9
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Bell Oil Gas Station, Truxton Arizona
One of many historic gas station buildings in Truxton. I snapped this photo because I had never heard of "Bell" gas stations. The first...
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Feb 9
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Osterman's Shell Station, Peach Springs Arizona
This historic Shell station and grocery was built around 1930. The building has such a great vintage look which is said to be built to...
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Feb 9
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Radiator Springs Service Station, Yampai Arizona
On the west side of the Grand Canyon Caverns complex is a 1960's Chevron service station. The building has the vintage chevron shaped...
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Feb 9
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Dinosaur City, Yampai Arizona
In the parking lot of the Caverns Inn at the entrance to the Grand Canyon Caverns are the remains of Dinosaur City. This part of the...
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Feb 9
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The Roadkill Cafe, Seligman Arizona
Such a fun dining experience! This place sticks to the theme of it's name through and through. I loved the vultures and "You kill it, we...
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Feb 9
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Route 66 Hippee Cricket, Seligman Arizona
If the name doesn't spark your curiosity enough, all of the retro art structures around and on the building should. Looking back at all...
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Feb 9
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Supai Motel, Seligman Arizona
This is an updated neon sign from the original, but that great retro look has survived. The hotel opened in 1952 and is still operating...
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Feb 9
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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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Sep 15, 2024
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