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Though this gas station is a replica of the original ... Roy's is perhaps the most famous landmark on Route 66 thanks to its iconic sign that can be seen from miles around the Mojave Desert.
Gas pumps, other signs and license plates are from Pickett's collection. William "Bill" Shea Sr., who operated a Marathon station from 1955 to 1982 before converting it to a Route 66 museum.
Situated along Route 66, Amboy, Calif. once boasted 200 residents, three gas stations, three motels, two cafes, a post office ...
Additional festivities include the Illinois State Fair (Aug. 13–23), a centennial conference and gala at Motorheads Bar, ...
As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join us as we spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.
PHOENIX — A former gas station built in 1929 and Route 66 staple in northwest Arizona has been named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2023. The site owned by the Hualapai ...
and the state has poured resources into historic Route 66 signs, informational way stations and roadside attractions. You could easily spend four or five days in the Land of Lincoln, savoring the ...
The Threatt Filling Station offered refuge for Black travelers during the Jim Crow era. So far, $150,000 has been raised to restore it. If Black travelers drove along Route 66 in the early part of ...
Gas pumps, other signs and license plates are from Pickett's collection. Pickett hasn't ruled out operating a "pickers" store inside the station. A Route 66 organization, he added, has expressed ...