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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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Feb 9
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
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
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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Sep 15, 2024
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
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, 2024
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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Sep 15, 2024
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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Aug 21, 2024
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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Aug 21, 2024
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, 2024
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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Aug 21, 2024
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, 2024
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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Aug 21, 2024
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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Aug 21, 2024
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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Jul 27, 2024
Galaxy Diner, Flagstaff Arizona
The neon really stands out against this bright chrome sign. You can barely see the zig-zag roof line behind the sign on the building, but...
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Jul 27, 2024
Western Hills Motel, Flagstaff Arizona
What a great vintage neon sign. The motel was built in 1951 and is still operating, pretty much the same as it was then. The sign is the...
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May 12, 2024
Neon Street Sign, Winslow Arizona
I love this street sign announcing that you are on old Route 66. It stands in front of a pawn shop on West 3rd St in Winslow, AZ
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May 12, 2024
Earl's Motor Court, Winslow Arizona
This is the oldest continuously operating Route 66 motel in Winslow. It was built in the 1940's, originally called the Marble Motel, and...
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May 12, 2024
Rifle and Powder Horn Neon Sign, Holbrook Arizona
The Plainsman Restaurant is now closed and this great neon sign is sadly gone. The restaurant openend in 1966, the same year as the...
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May 12, 2024
Stagecoach On Top of a Restaurant, Holbrook Arizona
The Butterfield Stage Co. Steakhouse neon sign from the 1970's is great, but what I really enjoyed seeing was the stagecoach on top of...
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