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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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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Jan 25
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
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
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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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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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
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
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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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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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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Jan 25
Spanish Style Theatre, Gallup New Mexico
This was one of my favorite buildings in Gallup. I was so happy to see the Spanish style facade from 1928 is in such great condition. The...
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Oct 30, 2023
Gallup Coffee Company Sign, Gallup New Mexico
While not an old sign, you gotta love the fact that the coffee shop owners kept with the theme of their historic building and the...
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Oct 30, 2023
Ghostly El Navajo Garage Sign, Gallup New Mexico
I love to see the faded remains of signage from old buildings like this one that left it's mark on the current New Mexico Pottery Company...
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Oct 30, 2023
Schlitz Beer Mural, Gallup New Mexico
I had to take a picture of this mural as I thought that it was a blast from the past but apparently, they still make Schlitz beer. I...
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Oct 30, 2023
El Coronado Motel Neon Sign, Gallup New Mexico
One of many unique Route 66 era motels that are now abandoned in Gallup. Originally a Service Garage and Motel Court, it was built around...
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Oct 30, 2023
Historic El Rancho Motel Sign, Gallup New Mexico
The sign lights up in bright yellow and red and is beautifully maintained. Many old western films were filmed in Gallup and when in town,...
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Oct 30, 2023
Arrowhead Lodge Neon Sign, Gallup New Mexico
Some time in the 1960's, probably to catch the traveler's eye, this bright neon sign replaced a much more subdued stone arrowhead sign...
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Oct 30, 2023
El Capitan Motel Sign, Gallup New Mexico
The newer sign has been refurbished but still shows the 1960's style sign posts from the old sign and there's an even older smaller neon...
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Oct 30, 2023
Googie Style Neon Sign, Gallup New Mexico
Another of my favorite futuristic looking neon signs. The Road Runner Motel was torn down in 2017 but they had left the sign. Sadly, I...
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Oct 30, 2023
Continental Divide Sign, Continental Divide New Mexico
Heading west on Route 66 this was the first of many Contenintal Divide signs that mark the spot. This one is located in front of the...
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