view gallery |  McDonald's Museum - Route 66 - San Bernardino, California, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road This is the site of the original McDonald's restaurant, opened in 1948 by Richard and Maurice McDonald. The restaurant is no longer operational but houses a Route 66 museum. Located in San Bernardino, California. posted by: veritas vita location: California date approved: 2/19/2018 last visited: 4/14/2017 |
view gallery |  Route 66 & Frontier Military - Historic Byways - End - Kansas, USA.[edit]
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Historic Route 66 clips the corner of Kansas State & is 13 miles of well signed tripping. The Frontier Military Byway travels 168 miles, North/South through Kansas. Both Historic Byways End on the same road at the Kansas/Oklahoma border. posted by: veritas vita location: Kansas date approved: 2/16/2018 last visited: 10/24/2019 |
view gallery |  Greetings From Galena - Historic Route 66 - Kansas, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road A stunning Route 66 Kodak moment - Features a large mural constructed with over 400, square ceramic tiles depicting this mining town’s visitor attractions & its links to the Mother Road. Located alongside Historical Route 66, in Galena, Kansas. posted by: veritas vita location: Kansas date approved: 2/16/2018 last visited: 5/22/2015 |
view gallery |  Western Motel - Route 66 - Bethany, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road An old motel Neon sign, much photographed by Route 66 trippers, The large iconic sign, stands alongside the Mother Road, in front of the Western Motel, a typical motor court Motel that is said to be at risk of closing. Located in Bethany, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/15/2018 last visited: 10/25/2019 |
view gallery |  Oasis Motel - Route 66 - Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road A historic Route 66 - Is this Oasis a mirage? An old Motor Court, Motel with a classic Googie Neon sign, pointing towards the 'Oasis Motel' Welcoming you to Tulsa alongside the Mother Road through, Oklahoma, USA. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/13/2018 last visited: 2/19/2018 |
view gallery |  Ranger Motel - Route 66 - El Reno, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road A large Neon marquee sign in front of the 'Ranger Motel' an old motor court motel, typical of the Neon signs & motels, that are now dissapearing from Historic Route 66. Located in El Reno, Oklahoma, USA. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/12/2018 last visited: 4/17/2021 |
view gallery |  Palomino Motel - Route 66 -Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The Palomino Motel - A latecomer to the Mother Road, opened in the early 50s. The original Neon sign is in a Las Vegas museum. The current & much larger Neon marquee has stood alongside Historic Route 66 In Tucumcari, New Mexico, for over 60 years. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 2/9/2018 last visited: 4/16/2017 |
view gallery |  Western View Diner – Route 66 - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road the Western View Diner & Steakhouse has been feeding hungry US-66 travelers since 1941. Today modern tourists, locals & Route 66 trippers passing along Central Avenue, still enjoy its hospitality & colorful Neon signs in Albuquerque, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 2/9/2018 last visited: 10/30/2019 |
view gallery |  Westward Ho Motel - Route 66 - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road This vintage 40's Mother Road 'Westward Ho Motel' has an iconic Neon sign featuring a Saguaro Cactus. Located on Central Avenue, better known as Historic Route 66, Alburquerque, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 2/7/2018 last visited: 10/30/2019 |
view gallery |  La Mesa Motel - Route 66 - Santa Rosa, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road La Mesa Motel has a Googie Neon sign still attracting guests to this old Mother Road, motor court style motel, typical of the 50's. Located alongside Historic Route 66 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 2/4/2018 last visited: 5/24/2015 |
view gallery |  Route 66 Museum - Lebanon, Missouri, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Route 66 only ran through Lebanon for 32 years, and it's been gone since 1957. The Route 66 Museum records the history of those former days to the modern tourists & trippers getting their kicks on 66, as they pass through Lebanon, Missouri, USA. posted by: veritas vita location: Missouri date approved: 2/2/2018 last visited: 2/5/2018 |
view gallery |  Gateway Arch - Route 66 - St.Louis, Missouri, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road St. Louis Arch - A not to be missed Route 66 attraction. One of the World's amazing structures. The Gateway Arch is surrounded by Current, Historic, & Old US-66 Routes. Located next to the Mississippi River, in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. posted by: veritas vita location: Missouri date approved: 1/31/2018 last visited: 5/27/2021 |
view gallery |  Beckham County Courthouse - Route 66 - Sayre, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Beckham County Courthouse - Famous for its appearance in the movie Grapes of Wrath. Thousands of family's in depression-era dust bowl, set out for California along the Mother Road. The Courthouse is located alongside Route 66, in Sayre Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 11/30/2017 last visited: 10/20/2020 |
view gallery |  Anadarko Basin Museum - Route 66 - Elk City, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Anadarko Basin Museum Of Natural History - Housed in the old Casa Grande Hotel, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. Located alongside The Mother road in Elk City, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 11/22/2017 last visited: 10/20/2020 |
view gallery |  Burma Shave Signs - Route 66 - California, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The Burma Shave signs were common sights on the highways & byways of America from 1925 to 1963. Many of these signs were evident as you travel along the 2,400 miles of Route 66 - These are modern replacements, this set near Bannock, California, USA. posted by: veritas vita location: California date approved: 9/28/2017 last visited: 11/3/2017 |
view gallery |  Arrowood Trading Post - Route 66 - Catoosa, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The former 'Chief Wolf Robe Hunt Trading Post' established in the 1950s, A Cafe & Curio Store selling Tribal Silver & Art, to 66 travellers. Renamed Arrowood Trading Post in 1990, located opposite the Blue Whale, Historic Route 66. Catoosa, Oklahoma posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 9/27/2017 last visited: 10/24/2019 |
view gallery |  West Winds Motel - Route 66 - Erick, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The legendary, West Winds Motel & Neon - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sadly the Bucking Bronco Neon is now a bitter remnant of what was once a legend shining brightly alongside Historic Route 66, in Erick, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 9/26/2017 last visited: 4/18/2021 |
view gallery |  Service Stations along Route 66 - El Reno, OK
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Using two local El Reno service stations as an example, we see how Route 66 developed and maintained an economic benefit to local communities along its route. posted by: hamquilter location: Oklahoma date approved: 9/23/2017 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Will Rogers Highway Marker - Route 66 - Hydro, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Will Rogers Highway - Historic Marker - This monument symbolizes the greatness of the man and his memorial that is now etched in the history of Route 66 & the Highway named after him. located near Provine / Hamon Station, Hydro, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 9/16/2017 last visited: 3/30/2021 |
view gallery |  Bethany 1920 to 1950 - Route 66 Mural - Bethany, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Mural depicting local scenes & businesses from Bethany's early days, when Route 66 was in its heyday. The mural is displayed on the Side of a Mexican Restaurant alongside the Mother Road In Bethany, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 9/12/2017 last visited: 10/25/2019 |
view gallery |  Crossroads of America - Route 66 Mural - El Reno, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road This Route 66 mural commemorates the city's role as the Crossroads of America. The Artwork is at the intersection of two historic highways, the Old Chisholm Trail (US.81) & Route 66.(US.66) Located in El Reno, Oklahoma, United States of America. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 9/11/2017 last visited: 12/9/2021 |
view gallery |  Pow Wow Trading Post - Route 66 - Holbrook, Arizona, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The POW WOW Trading Post features a large imposing sign. As Route 66 has changed over the years so has this business. In the days of the Mother Road, the sign displayed the words MOTEL where the words ROCKS now appear. Located in Holbrook, Arizona. posted by: veritas vita location: Arizona date approved: 9/3/2017 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
view gallery |  Desert Skies Motel - Route 66 - Gallup, New Mexico, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The Desert Skies Motel opened as the Desert Skies Motor Hotel in 1959. The Skies text sign with white Neon tube's & incandescent red lamps, still shines alongside Historic Route 66, in Gallup, New Mexico. posted by: veritas vita location: New Mexico date approved: 9/1/2017 last visited: 4/15/2017 |
view gallery |  Root 66 Mural - Route 66 - Sayre, Oklahoma, USA.
in Route 66 - The Mother Road Root 66 Mural - A night-time desert scene, featuring a representation of the Mother Road. Painted on the side of the Route 66 Bar,(Former Lewis's 66 Cantina) itself standing alongside NE Hwy 66, Sayre, Oklahoma. posted by: veritas vita location: Oklahoma date approved: 2/25/2017 last visited: 4/1/2017 |
view gallery |  Silver Saddle Motel - Santa Fe, NM
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The Silver Saddle Motel is located on Route 66 in Santa Fe, NM. posted by: saopaulo1 location: New Mexico date approved: 12/29/2016 last visited: 10/29/2019 |
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