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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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World's Tallest Gas Pump, Sapulpa Oklahoma
Standing at the fitting height of 66 feet, this pump is a replica of 1920's style gas pumps that were in use on Route 66 when it became a...
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Aug 17, 2021
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Little Burger Joint that ran McDonald's out of town, Sapulpa Oklahoma
This original burger joint opened in 1957 and still looks pretty much the same as it did then, with it's great neon sign. in the 1980's a...
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Aug 17, 2021
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Tribute to the towns main industries, Sapulpa Oklahoma
A Tribute to Sapulpa Industry and Workers, this sculpture was installed in 2002 to commemorate the industries and products of Sapulpa...
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Aug 17, 2021
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Giant Neon Milk Advertisement, Tulsa Oklahoma
This neon advertisement for Meadow Gold was built in 1934. It was saved (YAY!!) after the building it was on was demolished, re-installed...
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Aug 17, 2021
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Tallest Free-Standing Statue in the US, Tulsa Oklahoma
Standing 76 feet tall, this giant, called The Golden Driller, was put in place in 1966. He is so tall that he rests his gloved right hand...
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Aug 17, 2021
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Classic Neon Motel Sign, Tulsa Oklahoma
There were several old neon motel signs along East 11th Street in Tulsa. I really like the look of this one. It is from 1953 and in front...
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Aug 17, 2021
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Neon Ten-Gallon Hat, Tulsa Oklahoma
We saw a few of these original Arby's signs along Route 66. There are not too many of them left. This one was in front of a nice new...
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Aug 17, 2021
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Neon Oasis Motel Sign, Tulsa Oklahoma
Another great vintage neon motel sign. This one was installed in 1960 in front of the motel which was built in 1953 and still in...
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Aug 17, 2021
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Definitely the most recognizable Route 66 attraction, Catoosa Oklahoma
This giant blue whale was not built as a Route 66 attraction, but rather as a unique birthday gift that was intended just for family fun....
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Aug 16, 2021
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Oddly, one of my favorite remnants of old Route 66, Afton Oklahoma
I'm not sure why the ruins of this old motel captured by attention so much. If you look closely, you can see the name, Avon Motel, on the...
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Aug 16, 2021
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The one and only Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger, Miami Oklahoma
What started in the 1960's as an original fast food drive-in chain, the only one left in business is this one, built in 1965. We ran into...
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Former Broyles Tydol Station, Commerce Oklahoma
Originally opened as a Marathon gas station in 1927, the business was purchased by Lauren and Grace Broyles in the 1930's and changed to...
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Aug 16, 2021
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Ghost Mural, Quapaw Oklahoma
Love seeing these ghost murals and this one was great because it covered the whole side of a building. Not an advertisement, but a main...
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Aug 16, 2021
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Old Bank Sign captured just in time, Baxter Springs Kansas
1910 Baxter State Bank Building, just down the road for their current new building. This cool old sign has since been striped down to the...
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Aug 15, 2021
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Home of the inspiration for Tow Mater, Galena Kansas
Little's Service Station, a Kan-O-Tex station, was originally opened in 1934. The rusty 1951 International Boom truck that sits on the...
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Aug 15, 2021
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Giant Praying Hands, Webb City Missouri
These hands are 32 feet high and rest atop a 40 foot man-made hill. They were placed here in the 1970's. You will see them from MacArthur...
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Aug 15, 2021
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The "Missouri Mater" tow truck, Carterville Missouri
This old Chevy tow truck sits at Bulger Motor Company. The business has been in operation since 1946. The truck got the nick name...
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Aug 15, 2021
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Iconic Steak 'n Shake with lots of original neon, Springfield Missouri
I wish I had gotten a better picture of the neon sign out front. It is fantastic. This Steak 'n Shake was build in 1962 and much of the...
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Aug 15, 2021
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Rest Haven Court Neon Sign, Springfield Missouri
Built in 1947, this Motel is still in operation. The working neon sign was designed by the original owner and erected in 1953. It is said...
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Aug 15, 2021
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1950's Neon Sign that still works! Lebanon Missouri
Built in 1946, the Munger Moss Motel is still in operation today. The neon sign still works and there are several Route 66 themed rooms....
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Aug 15, 2021
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