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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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Look... there behind the tree, Oklahoma City Oklahoma
I wish I would have gotten a better picture of this place. It was across several lanes of busy traffic but I didn't want to just omit it...
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Oct 16, 2021
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Another classic gone, Oklahoma City Oklahoma
This classic A-frame building and great neon sign was built in the 1960's. Sadly, the owners of Mutts Amazing Hot Dogs have demolished...
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Oct 16, 2021
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Maybe it's just me but I read Rewot at first glance! Oklahoma City Oklahoma
It's actually "Tower". I really like this sign. It is so interesting looking as it almost looks like it is backwards because your eyes...
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Oct 16, 2021
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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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Rare Original Barn Sign, Chandler Oklahoma
I love these signs! This one is an original and in great condition. It is said to be the last Meramec Caverns barn sign left in...
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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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Oct 16, 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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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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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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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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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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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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