(Satellite information in the text below)
While studying the
Devils Elbow Bridge that was on the 1923 route that became part of US-66, I noticed that this segment of US-66 was built in 1942 to bypass the original route. That was long enough ago that the bypass route developed the tourist attractions. This is a "tour" of those attractions from west to east.
Patriotic Mayor Muffler Man (Satellite)
He is holding a golf club along with a golf ball. He is in a Nov 2021 view without the golf club, and he is not in a Jul 2018 view. I'm noticing that communities are gearing up for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the designation of the US-66 highway.
Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store (Satellite)
I've learned that if a place sells fudge, you are probably in a serious tourist trap area. (e.g.
Mackinac Island and
Metamora, IN (
Whitewater Canal).) This shop is part of a strip mall that heavily pushes the Route 66 experience.
Since this is their map, they are the star.
The strip mall has this Circus Sideshow Museum. (
Satellite)
And if the fudge factory doesn't have enough calories for you, they also have an ice cream store. (
Satellite)
And next to the ice cream shop is the "World's Largest Belt Buckle." (
Satellite)
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| Txtravler, Jul 2024 |
Even the parking lot has some stuff.
I noticed an iron wheel behind the truck, so I checked out it out. It was a horse-drawn hay rack. And next to that is a manure spreader. I've seen a lot of old farm equipment on display, but this might be the first time I've seen an old manure spreader.
It looks like the original motel on the left has been scrapped down to its slab, and a larger motel has been built.
When I was writing about fudge being a signature of a tourist trap, I was also thinking about candles. Well, here are the candles. And ET is thrown in for good measure on top of the canopy.
Piney Beach Cabins (Satellite)
Before motels were developed, individual cabins were used. Although this must have been some sort of resort rather than road-side sleeping accommodations because it is off the beaten path.
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