ROUTE 66 - LOS ANGELES TO BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
One of the most unappreciated type of time machine is the 1940s and 1950s motel. While there are some preservation efforts at saving neon motel signs once the motel is torn down, wouldn't it be nice to relight and preserve existing motel signs in their place, while the motel still exists? You know the type of neon motel signs I'm talking about. They are found all over the remaining parts of Route 66 as well as other bygone highways that are now just city streets or nearly abandoned frontage roads. I know this topic may be a bit off my central theme, but I just couldn't resist! As I get the opportunity, I'll keep adding pictures. I've thrown in a few buildings and other sites as well. This covers most of Rt. 66 in California, including Rt. 66 East of Barstow as well. (click on small pictures to expand them and hit the back arrow to return).
Roy's Cafe Rt. 66, Amboy, CA in the 40's courtesy of Bronwen B.
Lockwood Cafe Rt. 66, Kingman, AZ from Bronwen B.'s collection
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Here's some nice places on old Rt. 99 (Holt Ave. and Valley Blvd.)
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