Another classic gone, Oklahoma City Oklahoma
This classic A-frame building and great neon sign was built in the 1960's. Sadly, the owners of Mutts Amazing Hot Dogs have demolished...
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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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Oct 16, 2021
Apparently, this is a thing. Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Tucker's Onion Burgers - In the 1920's several cafes in Oklahoma were looking for ways to stretch beef further and began frying their...
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Oct 16, 2021
Another "Cars" inspiration spot, Stroud Oklahoma
Construction of the Rock Cafe began in 1936, during the Dust Bowl Era of the Great Depression. The original building costs were $100 for...
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Aug 17, 2021
Little Burger Joint that ran McDonald's out of town, Sapulpa Oklahoma
This original burger joint opened in 1957 and still looks pretty much the same as it did then, with it's great neon sign. in the 1980's a...
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Aug 17, 2021
Neon Ten-Gallon Hat, Tulsa Oklahoma
We saw a few of these original Arby's signs along Route 66. There are not too many of them left. This one was in front of a nice new...
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Aug 16, 2021
The one and only Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger, Miami Oklahoma
What started in the 1960's as an original fast food drive-in chain, the only one left in business is this one, built in 1965. We ran into...
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Aug 16, 2021
Former Broyles Tydol Station, Commerce Oklahoma
Originally opened as a Marathon gas station in 1927, the business was purchased by Lauren and Grace Broyles in the 1930's and changed to...
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Aug 15, 2021
Iconic Steak 'n Shake with lots of original neon, Springfield Missouri
I wish I had gotten a better picture of the neon sign out front. It is fantastic. This Steak 'n Shake was build in 1962 and much of the...
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Jul 11, 2021
But First.... Donuts! St Louis Missouri
So much old neon on this strip of Route 66, this one is right down the road from the Auto Seat Covers sign. The Donut Drive In opened in...
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Jul 10, 2021
Still open after almost 100 years, Mitchell Illinois
Opened in 1924, the Luna Cafe is said to have been frequented by mobsters like Al Capone. In addition to the cafe on the main floor, they...
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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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May 5, 2021
The Pig Hip Restaurant Memorial, Broadwell Illinois
Originally the location of the Pig Hip Restaurant, home of the "Pig Hip Sandwich", and then a museum about the Pig Hip and Route 66. This...
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May 5, 2021
Polk-a-Dot Drive In 1950's diner, Braidwood Illinois
Founded over 50 years ago, the diner has a 50's decor with a collection of memorabilia. It is located on N Front St (Highway 53) in...
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Jun 17, 2020
Cream City Ice Cream Sign, Cookeville Tennessee
Love these old signs. This one is huge and it does light up! The sign sits in downtown Cookeville, TN on top of the local ice cream...
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