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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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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
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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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Jul 27, 2024
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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
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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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May 12, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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May 12, 2024
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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
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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
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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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Jan 25, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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