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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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Arizona 9 Motor Hotel, Williams Arizona
A lot of history here, the original building was built in 1927 and ran as Sutton's Hotel Cottages and Thurston's Service Station. Over...
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Aug 21, 2024
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Highlander Motel, Williams Arizona
Built in 1953, this motel is still operating under the same name, with the same neon sign. However, the building was much more eye...
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Aug 21, 2024
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Route 66 Gift Shop Grand Canyon, Williams Arizona
Lots of nostalgia and restored vintage Route 66 items. The building was originally built in 1958 and has been restored to it's Route 66...
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Aug 21, 2024
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Galaxy Diner, Flagstaff Arizona
The neon really stands out against this bright chrome sign. You can barely see the zig-zag roof line behind the sign on the building, but...
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Jul 27, 2024
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Junior Giant Paul Bunyan, Flagstaff Arizona
At the site of the former Paul Bunyan Cafe, later named Lumberjack Cafe, stands a slightly smaller rendition of the cafe's original Paul...
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Jul 27, 2024
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Whispering Winds Motel, Flagstaff Arizona
This sign and building seemed to say, "Look at me, I used to be really cool". As it turns out, it was. The architectural design of the...
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Jul 27, 2024
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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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Giant Guitar, Winslow Arizona
Outside of the Arizona 66 Trading Company, you'll find a giant guitar. The store is located on the opposite corner of the Standin' On The...
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May 12, 2024
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Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow Arizona
Right in the middle of downtown Winslow is a park inspired by "The Eagles" classic song "Take It Easy". There is, of course, a sculpture...
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May 12, 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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The Jackrabbit Trading Post, Joseph City Arizona
Several signs lead the way to this trading post which started in 1949. This was the 2nd giant jackrabbit we had seen on Route 66, the...
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May 12, 2024
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Howdy Hanks and Sitting Bulls Indian Store, Joseph City Arizona
This dilapidated building definitely caught my eye with the horse on top of the teepee and the creepy looking dude on the second floor...
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May 12, 2024
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Old Fort Historic Marker, Joseph City Arizona
This monument was erected in 1952 to commemorate the settlement of the oldest Mormon community in Arizona. It is located on Main St in...
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May 12, 2024
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Teepee Roadside Attraction, Joseph City Arizona
These teepees and large pieces of petrified wood are on display to lure tourist into the Geronimo Trading post. It is located off of exit...
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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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Iconic Wigwam Motel, Holbrook Arizona
Another Cars movie inspiration, right down the road from Joe & Aggies Cafe, is the iconic Wigwam Motel. This motel was, of course, 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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