30 Foot Tall Giant Sombrero, Tucumcari New Mexico
The La Cita restaurant, which opened in 1940, has a great neon sign and neon lettering on the giant sombrero, which was added in 1959. It...
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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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Mar 25, 2023
Doesn't Get Better Than Seeing a Neon Camel On Hump Day, Tucumcari New Mexico
No joke, it was Wednesday when I snapped this photo. The Motel Safari was built in 1959 and has maintained it's original neon sign. It...
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Mar 25, 2023
Another Iconic Route 66 Attraction, Tucumcari New Mexico
I was really excited to see the neon sign at the Blue Swallow Motel. I've seen images of it in relation to Route 66 many times and I was...
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Mar 25, 2023
TePee Curios Souvenir Shop, Tucumcari New Mexico
My first thought was, it is a shame that such a great vintage neon sign needed a spell check. As it turns out, tepee (not teepee) is the...
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Mar 25, 2023
Roadrunner Lodge, Tucumcari New Mexico
While the sign is not vintage neon and the place has been restored and updated, I included this motel because of what's inside. We stayed...
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Mar 8, 2023
Great Vintage Chinese Restaurant Sign, Tucumcari New Mexico
Although we opted for steaks on our stop in Tucumcari, this great old sign for the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant did get our...
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Mar 8, 2023
Life-like Cow Atop a Neon Sign, Tucumcari New Mexico
Just what we hungry road worn travelers wanted to see when we rolled into Tucumcari, a huge cow on top of a restaurant sign. Of course,...
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Mar 8, 2023
Ken's Ice Cream Sandwiches, Tucumcari New Mexico
Just before you get to the main Route 66 strip in Tucumcari, you'll see this classic neon sign and giant ice cream cone, which used to be...
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Mar 8, 2023
Last/First Stop in Texas, Glenrio Texas
The State Line Cafe & Gas Station and the Longhorn Motel built in 1953 and 1955 were built right on the state line betweeen Texas and New...
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Mar 8, 2023
Midpoint Cafe, Adrian Texas
Originally Zella's Cafe which opened in 1928 before Route 66 was even paved. Along the way a newer building was built and several owners...
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Mar 8, 2023
Route 66 Halfway Point, Adrian Texas
Driving old Route 66, you can't miss the halfway point. It is marked by a big white line across the road flanked by four Route 66 shields...
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Feb 23, 2023
Classic Texas Styled Sign, Amarillo Texas
The Cowboy Motel has another great Texas style sign that sits right behind the Cattleman's Club sign. The motel was built in the 1950's...
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Feb 23, 2023
The Cattleman's Club & Cafe Sign, Amarillo Texas
This old sign has been standing in front of this Amarillo hot spot for decades. I Just kept thinking, wouldn't it be fun if they touched...
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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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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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