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!
You can use the search feature in the blog to look for specific cities or states. Enjoy!
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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
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
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
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
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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Aug 21
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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Aug 21
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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May 12
Neon Kachina Sign, Holbrook Arizona
This great eye catching neon sign for the Pow Wow Trading Post has been in place since around 1960. The now trading post was part of a...
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May 12
El Rancho Motel and Restaurant, Holbrook Arizona
The building has been completely changed but the great artsy neon sign is pretty much the same as it was in the 60's. You can see this...
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Jan 25
Vintage DQ Sign, Holbrook Arizona
I'm always excited to see modern businesses that have kept their original neon signage. This Dairy Queen sign made my day. The DQ was...
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