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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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Apparently, this is a thing. Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Tucker's Onion Burgers - In the 1920's several cafes in Oklahoma were looking for ways to stretch beef further and began frying their...
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Oct 16, 2021
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1946 Historic Theatre, Oklahoma City Oklahoma
The Will Rogers Theatre was built in 1946. it could sit 1,000 viewers and was decorated with a mural depicting scenes from Will Rogers...
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Oct 16, 2021
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Hard to miss this tall Neon Sign, Stroud Oklahoma
The "L" shaped Skyliner Motel opened in 1959 and is still hosting guests today. The motel's great neon sign points the way to your room....
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Oct 16, 2021
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Another "Cars" inspiration spot, Stroud Oklahoma
Construction of the Rock Cafe began in 1936, during the Dust Bowl Era of the Great Depression. The original building costs were $100 for...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dairy King Sign, Waynesville Missouri
This once neon sign was uncovered around 2016 during a renovation project. It didn't look like any business was opened at the location...
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Not too proud to say that I've eaten fudge from Uranus, St Robert Missouri
No trip across Missouri would be complete without a stop at the Uranus Fudge Factory. All joking aside, the fudge was delicious. There...
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Aug 13, 2021
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Giant Dripping Neon Faucet, St James Missouri
Originally in St Louis, in 1948, the giant faucet advertised Friede Plumbing Company. Their son moved the sign to St James in the mid...
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Jul 17, 2021
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Unique Stone Cabin Motel, Cuba Missouri
The Wagon Wheel Motel claims to be the oldest continuously operating Motel on Route 66 and I'm sure someone would have called them out on...
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Jul 17, 2021
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Sunset Motel Neon Sign, Villa Ridge Missouri
They look a little weathered, but these signs were restored in 2009. The motel is still in operation, but only as weekend rentals. It was...
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