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.

Seligman, Arizona

June 5, 2010

More Sights

The Aztec Motel

The Aztec Motel across the street from Delgadillo's Snow Cap had the "No Vacancy" sign displayed.

The court contains attractive murals on almost every open space.
 

Other Sights Around Seligman

Seligman, Arizona

June 5, 2010

(A) Gallup, NM  (B) Kingman, AZ  (C) Seligman, AZ  (D) Peach Springs, AZ  (E) Oatman, AZ  (F) Needles, CA

Juan Dalgadillo's Snow Cap stand in Seligman, Arizona is legendary on Route 66.  His brother, Angel, operated a barber shop in town.

Juan's humorous approach in serving his customers in the small order/pickup space is carried on by the staff - ask for a straw and the counter person will hand over a small bale of straw.  When offered mustard, a plastic mustrad bottle is squeezed at the customer and a yellow string shoots out.

The back yard has an eclectic assortment of stuff to entertain all ages.  For a better view, right-click on the photo and click on "View Image."

The outhouses are in the garden area behind the restaurant.

Some familiar characters are in the back yard like these from "Cars".

 

 

Read some of Seligman's history at:  http://www.theroadwanderer.net/RT66seligman.htm

Williams, Arizona

Old Route 66

June 5, 2010

Indian Trading Posts and shops are in abundance in the southwest.  Joan stopped in at the Reservation Store right next to Indian City west of Gallup, New Mexico and spent a while looking at the crafts and jewelry.  She's become somewhat knowledgeable about the quality of the products and the craftspeople who made them.

A stop in Williams, Arizona along Historic Route 66 for gas, information and a restroom revealed a booming tourist town.

 

One man walked around with his pet wolf and willingly showed off a scrapbook to curious tourists.  Bob and Zach kept their distance but the wolf seemed content to lay under the shade on the cool gravel.

 

Cafe 66 was typical of the businesses along the "Mother Road" with prominent signs and eye-catching attractions such as the car on the roof.

 

A mannequin outside of a gift shop attracted visitors and some sat beside it to have their pictures taken.

 

While most of  the buildings were decorated to catch the eye, this hotel had an especially eye-catching element.

 

There's more information about Williams at:  http://www.theroadwanderer.net/RT66williams.htm