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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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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


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


One Flew the Coop, El Reno Oklahoma
We circled back so I could get a picture of this giant chicken bursting through the side of this brick building. What a great eye-catcher...
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Oct 17, 2021


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


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


Giant Frog Boulder, Waynseville Missouri
Sticking out of the side of a hill is a big boulder that has been painted like a giant frog. Just a fun sight to see on your drive along...
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Aug 13, 2021


Larry Baggett's Trail of Tears Memorial, Jerome Missouri
This is a super cool, folk artsy memorial. We had to find a place to park the bike which lead us in through the side and caused us to...
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Aug 13, 2021


Rain Delay Humor, St Clair Missouri
The only rain we saw on the whole ride from Chicago to Santa Monica was on the 2nd day of our Route 66 trip. It only rained heavily for...
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Jul 17, 2021


Henry's Ra66it Ranch, Staunton Illinois
Definitely not something you see every day. This is a must see stop on Route 66. There's an old service station now gift shop, a...
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Jul 7, 2021


“And just like that, we're on our way to everywhere” – Emery Lord, Williamsville Illinois
This funny distance road sign caught my attention. The photo is a little blurry, keep in mind that I was taking the photo from the back...
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May 10, 2021


Eye-catching Archway, Cookeville Tennessee
This bicycle archway is next to the Cookeville Depot Museum in downtown Cookeville, TN. The sculpture is appropriately titled "Spokes". ...
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Jun 17, 2020


Impressive school mascot, Piasa Illinois
This school mascot made me do a double take. Literally, turn around and come back to try to see what this was. It is a Piasa bird. I...
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May 31, 2020


Intense yard art, Summerville Illinois
Too much?...... Naaaaa. You definitely need to slow down to take all of this in while driving down IL 111 in Summerville, IL. Even...
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May 31, 2020


Definitely an eye catcher! Palmyra Illinois
It's not every day you see someone sitting on the crapper as you drive by! We had to stop to take a look at the rest of these creations...
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May 31, 2020
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