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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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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Jul 27
Junior Giant Paul Bunyan, Flagstaff Arizona
At the site of the former Paul Bunyan Cafe, later named Lumberjack Cafe, stands a slightly smaller rendition of the cafe's original Paul...
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May 12
Giant Guitar, Winslow Arizona
Outside of the Arizona 66 Trading Company, you'll find a giant guitar. The store is located on the opposite corner of the Standin' On The...
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May 12
The Jackrabbit Trading Post, Joseph City Arizona
Several signs lead the way to this trading post which started in 1949. This was the 2nd giant jackrabbit we had seen on Route 66, the...
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Jan 25
Brontosaurus At A Barber Shop, Holbrook Arizona
This dinosaur roadside attraction is in front of the Moon Lite Barber shop. I thought it was someone's house, but you can also see a...
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Jan 25
Giant Cowboy, Gallup New Mexico
We spotted another muffler man on top of John's Used Cars, standing in the classic muffler man pose. I couldn't find much of anything...
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Jun 17, 2023
Mac's La Sierra Coffee Shop, Albuquerque New Mexico
This was the second giant cow on a sign we'd seen in two days, and it did get my attention but I wondered why a giant cow was a good...
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Mar 25, 2023
30 Foot Tall Giant Sombrero, Tucumcari New Mexico
The La Cita restaurant, which opened in 1940, has a great neon sign and neon lettering on the giant sombrero, which was added in 1959. It...
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Mar 8, 2023
Life-like Cow Atop a Neon Sign, Tucumcari New Mexico
Just what we hungry road worn travelers wanted to see when we rolled into Tucumcari, a huge cow on top of a restaurant sign. Of course,...
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Mar 8, 2023
Giant 2nd Amendment Cowboy, Amarillo Texas
This giant originally advertised an Amarillo BBQ Steakhouse but was purchased by an RV Park east of the Cadillac Ranch. There are some...
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Oct 16, 2021
Is it still called a block if it's shaped like a triangle? Oklahoma City Oklahoma
The Milk Bottle Grocery was built on prime real estate in 1930 on the original Route 66 alignment. On a tiny triangular block, sits a...
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Aug 17, 2021
World's Tallest Gas Pump, Sapulpa Oklahoma
Standing at the fitting height of 66 feet, this pump is a replica of 1920's style gas pumps that were in use on Route 66 when it became a...
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Aug 17, 2021
Tallest Free-Standing Statue in the US, Tulsa Oklahoma
Standing 76 feet tall, this giant, called The Golden Driller, was put in place in 1966. He is so tall that he rests his gloved right hand...
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Aug 16, 2021
Definitely the most recognizable Route 66 attraction, Catoosa Oklahoma
This giant blue whale was not built as a Route 66 attraction, but rather as a unique birthday gift that was intended just for family fun....
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Aug 15, 2021
Giant Praying Hands, Webb City Missouri
These hands are 32 feet high and rest atop a 40 foot man-made hill. They were placed here in the 1970's. You will see them from MacArthur...
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Aug 15, 2021
Giant Bowling Pin, Buckhorn Missouri
Another quirky Route 66 roadside attraction is this giant bowling pin advertisement for the Buckhorn Bowling Alley. It is located on...
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Jul 17, 2021
Giant Dripping Neon Faucet, St James Missouri
Originally in St Louis, in 1948, the giant faucet advertised Friede Plumbing Company. Their son moved the sign to St James in the mid...
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Jul 7, 2021
Harley Davidson Man Giant, Livingston Illinois
Ringing the giant total up on our Route 66 trip to seven is another "Muffler Man". Wish I knew what this Harley man's history was, but...
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Jul 7, 2021
Giant Surfer Dude, Livingston Illinois
Another unique giant at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall. At 27 feet tall, he stands outside of the Antique Mall which is in the gymnasium...
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Jul 7, 2021
Uniroyal Gal Waitress Giant and Ice Cream Cone Building, Livingston Illinois
The Pink Elephant Antique Mall has several advertising giants on display. These two are advertising their Twistee Treat Diner which...
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