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Situated along Route 66, Amboy, Calif. once boasted 200 residents, three gas stations, three motels, two cafes, a post office, a school and a church. Now it’s a ghost town.
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. When it opened in 1938, it was the only place to get gas, food ...
AMBOY, Calif. — Water is the key to the future of Roy’s Motel & Cafe, the lone survivor in a Route 66 town that, at its peak, boasted 200 residents, three gas stations, three motels, two cafes ...
Discover the charm of Route 66 with this guide to 10 unforgettable small towns. From Pontiac to Seligman and Santa Monica, ...
Over 100 people crowded around the historic Threatt Filling Station Friday on a narrow stretch of America’s mother road as ...
For those willing to slow down and experience a taste of America that largely goes unseen, these small towns are well worth the detour.
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 original signage from Shea's is at Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill, which also maintains a museum. Gas pumps, other signs and license plates are from Pickett's collection.