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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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Aug 21, 2024
The Red Garter Inn, Williams Arizona
Besides being a really great old building, what first caught my eye was the lady of the evening hanging out of the second floor window!...
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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
WooTom Social Club, Williams Arizona
On one of the Wild West Junction buildings, the sign for this establishment represents part of the "Wild" in the American Wild West where...
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Aug 21, 2024
Old West Water Tank, Williams Arizona
This water tank advertises the Wild West Junction attraction where you can find a restaurant, inn, saloon, shopping and more all set up...
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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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Aug 21, 2024
Route 66 Gift Shop Grand Canyon, Williams Arizona
Lots of nostalgia and restored vintage Route 66 items. The building was originally built in 1958 and has been restored to it's Route 66...
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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
Junior Giant Paul Bunyan, Flagstaff Arizona
At the site of the former Paul Bunyan Cafe, later named Lumberjack Cafe, stands a slightly smaller rendition of the cafe's original Paul...
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Jul 27, 2024
Whispering Winds Motel, Flagstaff Arizona
This sign and building seemed to say, "Look at me, I used to be really cool". As it turns out, it was. The architectural design of the...
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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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Jul 27, 2024
The Museum Club, Flagstaff Arizona
I liked the look of this sign, but I wish I would have gotten a photo of the building too. It is a log cabin with a very unique entrance...
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May 12, 2024
Giant Guitar, Winslow Arizona
Outside of the Arizona 66 Trading Company, you'll find a giant guitar. The store is located on the opposite corner of the Standin' On The...
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May 12, 2024
Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow Arizona
Right in the middle of downtown Winslow is a park inspired by "The Eagles" classic song "Take It Easy". There is, of course, a sculpture...
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May 12, 2024
Several Layers of Ghost Signage, Winslow Arizona
Now the Winslow Visitor Center, this building was originally the Hubbell Trading Post. Lorenzo Hubbell began trading with the Navajo in...
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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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