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!
Updated: Feb 12, 2023
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 won a naming contest. In it's heyday, the cafe was the only restaurant within 100 miles. The cafe is on Route 66 in Shamrock, TX
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