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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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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Mar 25, 2023
Club Cafe, Original Home Of The "Fat Man", Santa Rosa New Mexico
The Club Cafe was opened in 1935 and a few years later, the famous "Fat Man" logo was created. The smiling portly figure in jacket and...
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Mar 25, 2023
The "Fat Man" Has Been Saved, Santa Rosa New Mexico
While driving by, I snapped a photo of the neon sign in front of Joseph's Bar & Grill because I liked the retro look of it. The...
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Mar 25, 2023
The Sun 'N Sand Motel & Restaurant, Santa Rosa New Mexico
The motel, built in the 1950's, was in pretty bad shape when we saw it, but the neon sign is still standing. The restaurant is still in...
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Mar 25, 2023
Iconic Route 66 Neon Sign Falling Into Disrepair, Santa Rosa New Mexico
I was so sad to see this iconic neon sign abandoned and falling apart. Those yellow diamonds, spelling out RESTAURANT are another classic...
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Mar 25, 2023
Thunderbird Neon Sign, Tucumcari New Mexico
I love this neon sign. It sits out front of the Pow Wow Restaurant and Lizard Lounge. This establishment was added to the Congress Inn...
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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
Great Vintage Chinese Restaurant Sign, Tucumcari New Mexico
Although we opted for steaks on our stop in Tucumcari, this great old sign for the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant did get our...
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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
Ken's Ice Cream Sandwiches, Tucumcari New Mexico
Just before you get to the main Route 66 strip in Tucumcari, you'll see this classic neon sign and giant ice cream cone, which used to be...
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Mar 8, 2023
Last/First Stop in Texas, Glenrio Texas
The State Line Cafe & Gas Station and the Longhorn Motel built in 1953 and 1955 were built right on the state line betweeen Texas and New...
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Mar 8, 2023
Brownlee Diner, Glenrio Texas
Next door to the Brownlee Texaco Station, sits the diner that was added by the Brownlee's in 1952. It was built to resemble the art deco...
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Mar 8, 2023
Midpoint Cafe, Adrian Texas
Originally Zella's Cafe which opened in 1928 before Route 66 was even paved. Along the way a newer building was built and several owners...
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Mar 8, 2023
Roosters Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Vega Texas
It isn't often, OK maybe never, you see a 9 foot tall rooster wearing a sombrero and smoking a cigar. This rooster draws you in to an...
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Feb 23, 2023
The Cattleman's Club & Cafe Sign, Amarillo Texas
This old sign has been standing in front of this Amarillo hot spot for decades. I Just kept thinking, wouldn't it be fun if they touched...
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Nov 20, 2021
The U-Drop Inn Cafe, Shamrock Texas
The Cafe was built in 1935 along with, and attached to, the Tower Conoco Gas Station. The cafe got it's name from a local school boy who...
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Oct 17, 2021
The New Lucille's Roadhouse, Weatherford Oklahoma
I was so bummed when road construction on Route 66 kept us from seeing the original and infamous Lucille's Roadhouse which was built in...
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Oct 17, 2021
Ghost Town Ruins, Bridgeport Oklahoma
The Hinton Junction Cafe and Gas Station's decaying building was one of the more chilling scenes we saw on Route 66. I think the...
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Oct 17, 2021
One Flew the Coop, El Reno Oklahoma
We circled back so I could get a picture of this giant chicken bursting through the side of this brick building. What a great eye-catcher...
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Oct 16, 2021
Look... there behind the tree, Oklahoma City Oklahoma
I wish I would have gotten a better picture of this place. It was across several lanes of busy traffic but I didn't want to just omit it...
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