Kingman, Arizona Route 66

June 6, 2010

Kingman on the Mother Road

The silos and water tower are bright white in the Arizona sun and against the cloudless blue sky.












This mural  depicts the railroad that runs through town adjacent to the silos and water tower.


The other side of the silo welcomes passengers.

Signs commemorating the Route 66 connection are everywhere.












The street is named after Andy Devine who was born in Kingman in 1905.  He appeared in more than 400 films and was known for his role as "Cookie" as a sidekick to Roy Rodgers.  The portrait below appears in the window of a closed building.
Check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Devine for more information about Andy Devine.

A nearby snack shop called "Mr. D'Z" was a busy place that promoted Route 66.  Note the window sign below giving the distances to various Route 66 towns from Kingman.