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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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 8, 2023
Brownlee Diner, Glenrio Texas
Next door to the Brownlee Texaco Station, sits the diner that was added by the Brownlee's in 1952. It was built to resemble the art deco...
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Mar 8, 2023
Ghost Town Gas Station, Glenrio Texas
Glenrio sits on the stateline between Texas and New Mexico. Once a thriving town, it was the closest thing we saw to an actual ghost town...
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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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Mar 8, 2023
Roosters Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Vega Texas
It isn't often, OK maybe never, you see a 9 foot tall rooster wearing a sombrero and smoking a cigar. This rooster draws you in to an...
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Mar 8, 2023
Another Iconic Route 66 Attraction, Amarillo Texas
The Cadillac Ranch was the creation of "The Ant Farm", a group of hippie artists from San Francisco, who partnered with Texas billionaire...
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Mar 8, 2023
Giant 2nd Amendment Cowboy, Amarillo Texas
This giant originally advertised an Amarillo BBQ Steakhouse but was purchased by an RV Park east of the Cadillac Ranch. There are some...
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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
The Slug Bug Ranch, Corway Texas
Another parody of the Cadillac Ranch. The 5 Volkswagen Beetles were buried hood-down in the ground in 2002. They were originally all...
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Feb 23, 2023
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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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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