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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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May 12, 2024
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, 2024
The Jackrabbit Trading Post, Joseph City Arizona
Several signs lead the way to this trading post which started in 1949. This was the 2nd giant jackrabbit we had seen on Route 66, the...
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May 12, 2024
Howdy Hanks and Sitting Bulls Indian Store, Joseph City Arizona
This dilapidated building definitely caught my eye with the horse on top of the teepee and the creepy looking dude on the second floor...
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May 12, 2024
Old Fort Historic Marker, Joseph City Arizona
This monument was erected in 1952 to commemorate the settlement of the oldest Mormon community in Arizona. It is located on Main St in...
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May 12, 2024
Teepee Roadside Attraction, Joseph City Arizona
These teepees and large pieces of petrified wood are on display to lure tourist into the Geronimo Trading post. It is located off of exit...
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May 12, 2024
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, 2024
Iconic Wigwam Motel, Holbrook Arizona
Another Cars movie inspiration, right down the road from Joe & Aggies Cafe, is the iconic Wigwam Motel. This motel was, of course, the...
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May 12, 2024
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, 2024
Joe & Aggies Cafe, Holbrook Arizona
I was so excited to see this place. I love all of the references to real places that are in the movie Cars and this place and it's owners...
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May 12, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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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Jan 25, 2024
1940's Motel, Holbrook Arizona
The 66 Motel was built in 1948 and is still in operation today. The neon sign is unique with a hint of Googie in it's zig-zag style with...
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Jan 25, 2024
Brontosaurus At A Barber Shop, Holbrook Arizona
This dinosaur roadside attraction is in front of the Moon Lite Barber shop. I thought it was someone's house, but you can also see a...
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Jan 25, 2024
Sahara Inn, Holbrook Arizona
This was originally the Whitting Brothers Motor Hotel. Holbrook was the headquarters for Whitting Brothers gas stations and motels. They...
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Jan 25, 2024
Painted Cliffs Mural, Lupton Arizona
This painting has stood the test of time as it was likely done in the 1950's. It is above the, now closed, Indian Village Trading Post....
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Jan 25, 2024
Chief Yellowhorse Trading Post, Lupton Arizona
Coming up the road, I thought I could see elk up on the rocks above the road. As we got closer, I realized they were part of the draw for...
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Jan 25, 2024
Vintage Southwest Building, Lupton Arizona
The Chaparral Trading Post is another New Mexico/Arizona state line shop that caught my eye because of the unique building, but also...
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Jan 25, 2024
Formerly the Tomahawk Indian Store, Lupton Arizona
Along a strip of trading posts and souvenir shops at the New Mexico/Arizona state line is the, now named, Teepee Trading Post. Once...
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Jan 25, 2024
Giant Cowboy, Gallup New Mexico
We spotted another muffler man on top of John's Used Cars, standing in the classic muffler man pose. I couldn't find much of anything...
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