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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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WooTom Social Club, Williams Arizona
On one of the Wild West Junction buildings, the sign for this establishment represents part of the "Wild" in the American Wild West where...
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Aug 21, 2024
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Old West Water Tank, Williams Arizona
This water tank advertises the Wild West Junction attraction where you can find a restaurant, inn, saloon, shopping and more all set up...
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Aug 21, 2024
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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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Turquoise Tepee, Williams Arizona
Simple, but one of my favorite signs in Williams. Originally a cafe in the corner of this 1940's building, this Indian Jewelry shop has...
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Aug 21, 2024
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Colors of the West Gift Shop, Williams Arizona
While not an old neon sign, I love the fact that this gift shop embraced the history and location of the building. Since 1913, when it...
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Aug 21, 2024
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World Famous Sultana Bar, Williams Arizona
I don't know about "world" famous, but this building was really cool. The painted pattern of the cinder blocks you see above the sign...
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Aug 21, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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Joe & Aggies Cafe, Holbrook Arizona
I was so excited to see this place. I love all of the references to real places that are in the movie Cars and this place and it's owners...
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May 12, 2024
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Neon Kachina Sign, Holbrook Arizona
This great eye catching neon sign for the Pow Wow Trading Post has been in place since around 1960. The now trading post was part of a...
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May 12, 2024
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