The Leaning Tower of Groom, Groom Texas
As we were riding down the road approaching Groom, we saw this water tower that looked like it was about to fall over. I snapped a photo...
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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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Feb 23, 2023
Cactus Inn Motel Sign, McLean Texas
The large cactus shaped sign used to stand in front of the motel where the smaller sign is now, with lots of cacti planted by it. The...
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Feb 23, 2023
First Phillips 66 in Texas, McLean Texas
This was the first location chosen by the Phillips Petroleum Company to build a Phillips 66 gas station in Texas. Building was completed...
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Nov 20, 2021
Rattlesnakes Ahead, McLean Texas
This sign is the only thing left of a former roadside attraction. It stood much taller in it's original location in Lela and was an...
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Nov 20, 2021
Vintage Restored Gas Station, Shamrock Texas
This Magnolia Gas Station started in 1911. The Pegasus symbols on the building were added after Magnolia was purchased by Standard Oil...
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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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Nov 20, 2021
Great Art Deco Building, Shamrock Texas
Along a long stretch of road without much to see, appears this great iconic building. The Tower Conoco Gas Station was built in 1935 and...
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Oct 17, 2021
Another Western Motel, Sayre Oklahoma
There are/were probably others, it seems to be a popular theme on Route 66. This neon sign is very unique and has a lot of character. The...
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Oct 17, 2021
Cotton Boll Motel Neon Sign, Canute Oklahoma
In 1960 the Pecks, former cotton farmers, built the 16 room motel. The motel closed in 1979, but the iconic neon sign remains. It seems...
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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
Pony Bridge, Bridgeport Oklahoma
This 3/4 mile long bridge, built in 1933, is the longest bridge on Route 66. It uses 38 "pony" (small) trusses to cross the South...
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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 17, 2021
Orbit City Style Neon Motel Sign, El Reno Oklahoma
The Ranger Motel has another great neon sign from the 1950's is. It caught my eye because I thought it had a sort of Jetsons Space Age...
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Oct 17, 2021
Yukon's Best Flour Neon Sign, Yukon Oklahoma
The Yukon Mill and Grain Company built the mill and elevator in 1902. This huge lighted sign was placed on top of the mill in the 1940's....
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Oct 16, 2021
Well-Preserved Neon Sign, Bethany Oklahoma
This large iconic neon sign wearing a cowboy hat is in great condition and stands in front of the Wester Motel, a typical Route 66 era...
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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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Oct 16, 2021
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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Oct 16, 2021
Maybe it's just me but I read Rewot at first glance! Oklahoma City Oklahoma
It's actually "Tower". I really like this sign. It is so interesting looking as it almost looks like it is backwards because your eyes...
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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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