Space Age Neon Theater sign, Grants New Mexico
One of my favorite styles of old neon signs, this one is on the West Theater. The theater opened in 1959 and is still showing first run...
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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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Jul 15, 2023
Grant's Cafe Neon Sign, Grants New Mexico
So glad we got to see this sign before it was sold to a collector shortly after we saw it. After going to the trouble of restoring it as...
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Jul 15, 2023
Sands Motel Neon Sign, Grants New Mexico
I love these old space age styled neon signs. The style is actually called Googie, but I think they look like they came straight out of a...
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Jul 15, 2023
"Your Home On The Road", Franciscan Lodge, Grants New Mexico
Originally built as a cafe and motel in 1950, this neon sign was originally on top of the building and was moved to the three tall poles...
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Jul 15, 2023
Canton Cafe, Grants New Mexico
A 1960's neon sign for a Chinese restaurant that is still in business today. The building hasn't changed much over the years and the sign...
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Jun 17, 2023
Obie's Longbranch Saloon, Cubero New Mexico
Formerly Los Cerritos Trading Post and Gas Station, the building became a tavern run by Obediah Hall who was the 3rd husband of Bud...
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Jun 17, 2023
The Infamous Bud's Service Station, Budville, New Mexico
The Budville Trading Company, was opened in 1928 by Bud Rice and was the site of several murders in the 1960's and 1970's. Bud himself...
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Jun 17, 2023
Big Green Saguaro Cactus Neon Sign, Albuquerque New Mexico
At first I thought this sign was a little bossy and perhap somewhat judgemental, stating "Westward Ho!". Then I realized it was just a...
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Jun 17, 2023
Western View Steak House & Coffee Shop, Albuquerque New Mexico
On down the road was another coffee shop and steak themed restaurant. This one has been open since 1949 and the great neon sign with the...
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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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Jun 17, 2023
El Don Motel, Albuquerque New Mexico
This great neon sign with the cowboy on horseback, lassoing the name "El Don" was one of my favorite neon signs that day on Route 66. The...
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Jun 8, 2023
Garcia's Cafe, Albuquerque New Mexico
This is a great colorful neon sign. Garcia's lights up in green, Cafe in yellow backlit in red, both are underlined in bright pink and...
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Jun 8, 2023
Neon Tail-Wagging Dachshund, Albuquerque New Mexico
The Dog House Drive In hot dog joint with car side servers is definitely a throwback from Route 66 heydays. It started in the 1960's and...
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Jun 8, 2023
Historic Retail Department Store Building, Albuquerque New Mexico
This building reminded me of what "downtown" in the city near my hometown looked like when I was little. The S.H. Kress Building was...
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Jun 8, 2023
Hiway House Motel, Albuquerque New Mexico
This motel was built in 1958 as part of a chain created by Del Webb, co-owner of the New York Yankees, general contractor for mob boss...
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Jun 8, 2023
Premier Motel, Albuquerque New Mexico
Another great futuristic designed neon sign that was added in the 1960's. This motel was opened in 1941 and still hosts guests today, but...
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Jun 8, 2023
Tewa Lodge, Albuquerque New Mexico
While not the original sign for this motel built in 1946, it is still an old classic neon from around the 1960's. The motel building is...
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Jun 8, 2023
Griff's Hamburgers, Albuquerque New Mexico
Right down the road from Blake's was another great hamburger joint sign, with another kind of creepy looking little man on top. I wasn't...
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Jun 8, 2023
Blake's Lotaburger, Albuquerque New Mexico
We saw a few of these signs along Route 66 and even though it isn't neon, this somewhat creepy looking guy, who may or may not be wearing...
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Jun 8, 2023
A Roto-Sphere! Moriarty New Mexico
Formerly the El Comedor de Anayas Restaurant, this antique shop kept this fantastic roadside attraction sign. It doesn't work anymore,...
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