view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Big Guy - Flgstaff, Arizona, USA.
in National Scenic Byways Another Big Guy standing on Historic Route 66 - This giant lumberjack, & old Farmall tractor, are the advertising icons for Granny's Closet, alongside the Mother Road, in Flagstaff, Arizona. posted by: veritas vita location: Arizona date approved: 4/16/2015 last visited: 4/19/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Sun n Sand Motel - Santa Rosa, New Mexico, USA.
in National Scenic Byways The Sun 'n Sand Motel & Restaurant. The Motel Googie sign design is based on 'The Zia' symbol of the sun, also the state symbol of New Mexico. The Motel is located alongside an old alignment of Historic Route 66, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 4/10/2015 last visited: 4/13/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - D W Correll Museum - Catoosa, Oklahoma, USA.[
in National Scenic Byways As you trip Historic Route 66, stop & take a trip down memory lane, in the D.W. Correll Museum. The main building has a very colourful & eye catching 66 mural, easily viewable from the Mother Road in Catoosa, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 4/7/2015 last visited: 4/9/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Jesse James Museum - Stanton, Missouri, USA.
in National Scenic Byways Wild West outlaw Jesse James was murdered in 1882. Or was he? Some believe that Jesse's "death" was a hoax, and that he lived under a fake name for years. This Museum owes its existence to this story. Located alongside Route 66, in Stanton, MO. posted by: veritas vita location: Missouri date approved: 4/5/2015 last visited: 4/6/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Munger Moss Motel - Lebanon, Missouri, USA.
in National Scenic Byways The classic, vintage 'Munger Moss Motel' on Historic Route 66 offers a nostalgic trip back in time to the hey-day of the Mother Road. Bob and Ramona Lehman have owned and operated the Munger Moss Motel for over 50 years in Lebanon, Missouri. posted by: veritas vita location: Missouri date approved: 4/3/2015 last visited: 4/6/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Meramec Caverns - Stanton, Missouri, USA.
in National Scenic Byways Possibly the oldest stop along historic Route 66. Meramec Caverns have been a tourist attraction on the Mother Road since 1933. Believed to be where Jesse James used to hide out in the 26 miles of the cave system. Located in Stanton, Missouri. posted by: veritas vita location: Missouri date approved: 4/2/2015 last visited: 4/3/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - The Bel-Air Drive-in - Mitchell, Illinoise, USA.
in National Scenic Byways The Bel-Air Drive-in movie theatre opened in the mid 1950s and closed in 1987. All that remains is this vintage marquee sign. Located alongside an old alignment of Route 66, in Mitchell, Illinois. posted by: veritas vita location: Illinois date approved: 4/2/2015 last visited: 4/3/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Tee Pee Curios - Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA
in National Scenic Byways 'Tee Pee Curios' an Icon on Route 66 - The front entrance is a Concrete Tee-Pee, with equally whimsical Kokpelli's & Stunning graphic Neon sign, which all adds to the magical quirkiness of the Mother Road. The store is located in Tucumcari, NM posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 3/28/2015 last visited: 4/7/2015 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Oaklahoma City National Memorial - Oklahoma, USA.
in National Scenic Byways This symbolic memorial, a place of quiet reflection, honouring victims, survivors, rescuers and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the sacred soil where the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building once stood, In Oklahoma City. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 3/26/2015 last visited: 3/31/2014 |
view gallery |  International Selkirk Loop - Old Town, Idaho
in National Scenic Byways In Rotary Park on the Right Bank of the Pend Oreille River in Old Town, ID are two kiosks containing no less than ten signs of history. With the history signs is this International Selkirk Loop Marker. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Idaho date approved: 3/25/2015 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Conoco Tower & U-Drop-Inn-Cafe - Shamrock, Texas, USA
in National Scenic Byways The stunning art deco Conoco Tower building and U-Drop-Inn, restored to their former glory, discrete Neon tubes border the entire building, making it one of the most imposing buildings along the entire Mother Road. Located in Shamrock, Texas. posted by: veritas vita location: Texas date approved: 3/18/2015 last visited: 3/20/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Garcia's Cafe - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
in National Scenic Byways Garcia's Café, stands alongside the Mother Road, & has a large Route 66 Mural painted on the side wall of the building, Garcia's also features several impressive neon signs. The Café is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 2/27/2015 last visited: 2/28/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Gateway Arch - St.Louis, Missouri, USA.
in National Scenic Byways St.Louis Arch - One of the world's amazing structures. The Gateway Arch is centrepiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, a must visit as you trip along Route 66. Located next to the Mississippi River, in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. posted by: veritas vita location: Missouri date approved: 2/24/2015 last visited: 2/24/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator Museum - Atlanta, Illinois, USA.
in National Scenic Byways This old wooden Grain Elevator, houses a Museum, & is a roadside America attraction, Atlanta landmark, & listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located close to the historic Route 66 in the center of the small town of Atlanta, Illinois. posted by: veritas vita location: Illinois date approved: 2/24/2015 last visited: 2/24/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Bluesmobile - Joliet, Illinois, USA.
in National Scenic Byways An exact replica of the Blues Brothers' battered 1974 Dodge Monaco, complete with air raid siren on its roof, is mounted on a pole above a parking lot, of the Route 66 Food N Fuel gas station. Located alongside the Mother Road, in Joliet, Illinois. posted by: veritas vita location: Illinois date approved: 2/22/2015 last visited: 2/22/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Gigantic Route 66 Highway Shield - Pontiac, Illinois, USA
in National Scenic Byways This gigantic, Route 66 Shield, has been designed as a photo opportunity for Mother Road travellers & their Vehicle. The 66 mural is painted on the rear wall of the Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum, in Pontiac, Illinois. posted by: veritas vita location: Illinois date approved: 2/22/2015 last visited: 6/13/2011 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Boots Motel - Carthage, Missouri, USA.
in National Scenic Byways Arthur Boots began construction of Boots Court in 1938. Sited where US.71, & US.66 meet, The crossroads of America. The Hotel has a Radio in every room, as it did in the 1940's. Located in Carthage, Missouri. posted by: veritas vita location: Missouri date approved: 2/21/2015 last visited: 2/21/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Kneeling Miner - Webb City, Missouri, USA.
in National Scenic Byways A bronze sculpture of a Kneeling Miner, created by Jack Dawson. The statue commemorates the city's early 20th century history of lead mining. Located alongside Route 66, Webb City, Missouri. posted by: veritas vita location: Missouri date approved: 2/21/2015 last visited: 3/20/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 Mural - Webb City, Missouri, USA.
in National Scenic Byways Route 66 Mural - A mural featuring highlights found along Historic Route 66 in the State of Missouri. Located in the Heart of Downtown Webb City, Missouri. posted by: veritas vita location: Missouri date approved: 2/21/2015 last visited: 2/21/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Skyliner Motel - Stroud, Oklahoma, USA.
in National Scenic Byways One of the true jewels of the Mother Road. The Skyliner Motel is located just a few blocks west of another jem the famous Rock Café. Located alongside Historic route 66 in Stroud, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/21/2015 last visited: 2/21/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Seaba DX Station - Warwick, Oklahoma, USA.
in National Scenic Byways The Iconic Seaba Station was built as a DX gas station in 1924. The DX station, was in operation until 1990's Then in 2007 Seaba has now been repurposed as a Motorcycle Museum. Located alongside Historic Route 66 in Warwick, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/20/2015 last visited: 2/20/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Museum of Pioneer History - Chandler, Oaklahoma, USA.
in National Scenic Byways Founded 1954 the Lincoln County Historical Society & Museum of Pioneer History is dedicated to the preservation of local history. Located alongside Historic Route 66 in Chandler, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/20/2015 last visited: 2/20/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 Station - Davenport, Oklahoms, USA.
in National Scenic Byways Route 66 Station is a restored 1933 Texaco filling station at 7th and Broadway. Now Re-purposed as The Early Bird Diner. Located alongside Historic Route 66 in Davenport, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/20/2015 last visited: 2/20/2014 |
view gallery |  Lincoln Court Motel - Chandler, Oklahoma, USA.
in National Scenic Byways One of the most famous motels on Route 66 since 1939. The Lincoln Motel is still a classic rest stop for Mother Road travellers. This motel was listed in the original 1946 Rittenhouse Route 66 Guidebook. The Lincoln is located in Chandler, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/19/2015 last visited: 2/19/2014 |
view gallery |  Historic Route 66 - Interpretive Center - Chandler, Oklahoma, USA.
in National Scenic Byways The former State Armoury building in Chandler, Oklahoma is an Art Deco military building which now houses the Route 66 Interpretive Center. A museum devoted to understanding the history & construction of Historic Route 66. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/19/2015 last visited: 2/19/2014 |
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