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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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Fork In The Road, Pasadena California
Where Pasadena Ave splits into two roads, there is literally an 18 foot tall giant fork in the road. Originally installed in honor of a local business owner's birthday, this art piece has been adopted as an official piece of public art by the city. You can see this culinary metaphor on South St John Avenue in Pasadena, CA
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Madonna Of The Trail Monument, Upland California
This 18-foot-tall, five-ton tribute to the pioneer women who traded bonnets for bravery and helped tame the American West was dedicated...
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Aug 25
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Historic Orange Stand, Fontana California
This giant orange was built in the 1930's as an orange and fruit juice stand. It was one of six that Bob DeVries built for his family...
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Aug 23
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Psychedelic Giant Cow, Oro Grande California
Another giant cow, only this time it's a little less "Old MacDonald" and a little more "Cosmic Cowboy". It's sitting on the rooftop of...
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Jul 10
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Giant Miner, Yermo California
The Calico Ghost Town Giant Miner sign is impossible to miss. It’s got the kind of charm that only comes with age. Faded but proud, it...
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May 18
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Dinosaur City, Yampai Arizona
In the parking lot of the Caverns Inn at the entrance to the Grand Canyon Caverns are the remains of Dinosaur City. This part of the...
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Feb 9
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Giant Neon Cow, Williams Arizona
Not only was there a giant neon cow sign at Rod's Steak House, but on the side of the building was the third giant cow statue that we saw...
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Aug 21, 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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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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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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Brontosaurus At A Barber Shop, Holbrook Arizona
This dinosaur roadside attraction is in front of the Moon Lite Barber shop. I thought it was someone's house, but you can also see a...
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Jan 25, 2024
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Giant Cowboy, Gallup New Mexico
We spotted another muffler man on top of John's Used Cars, standing in the classic muffler man pose. I couldn't find much of anything...
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Jan 25, 2024
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Mac's La Sierra Coffee Shop, Albuquerque New Mexico
This was the second giant cow on a sign we'd seen in two days, and it did get my attention but I wondered why a giant cow was a good...
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Jun 17, 2023
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30 Foot Tall Giant Sombrero, Tucumcari New Mexico
The La Cita restaurant, which opened in 1940, has a great neon sign and neon lettering on the giant sombrero, which was added in 1959. It...
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Mar 25, 2023
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Life-like Cow Atop a Neon Sign, Tucumcari New Mexico
Just what we hungry road worn travelers wanted to see when we rolled into Tucumcari, a huge cow on top of a restaurant sign. Of course,...
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Mar 8, 2023
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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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Mar 8, 2023
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Is it still called a block if it's shaped like a triangle? Oklahoma City Oklahoma
The Milk Bottle Grocery was built on prime real estate in 1930 on the original Route 66 alignment. On a tiny triangular block, sits a...
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Oct 16, 2021
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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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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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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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