James R. Powell Route 66 Postcard Collection

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Kingman, Arizona

1940s

Bird's-eye postcard view of Kingman, AZ. Back of card: KINGMAN, ARIZONA A modern and friendly city in the extreme western part of Arizona, on U. S. …

Hyatt Chalet Motel

1960s

Postcard view of the Hyatt Chalet Motel with a swimming pool in the foreground. Back of card: Hyatt Chalet Motel, 1001 Highway 66 room phones kitche…

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum

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Postcard showing the exterior of the Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Museum in Victorville, California. Back of card: ROY ROGERS & DALE EVANS MUSEUM This st…

Carlos Elmer photo

1970s

Postcard view of """"The Needles"""" rock formation in California. Back of card: Back of """"The Needles"""" A landmark of unusual rock formation as…

Merle Porter photo

1940s

Postcard view of storefronts along Route 66 in Barstow, CA. Back of card: BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA, is located at the junction of highways 66, 91 and 466…

Merle Porter photo

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Postcard showing Route 66 passing through Cajon Pass. Back of card: CAJON PASS (Spanish for box). Highway 66 follows the old Spanish Trail that has …

Arcadia Lodge

1950s

Postcard view of the Arcardia Lodge with a rooftop sign on the guest room building to the left. Back of card: ARCADIA LODGE, On U. S. 66, East end o…

Kiva Motel, Douglas Smith photo

1960s

Bird's-eye postcard view of the Needles Travelodge from across the street. Back of card: needles TRAVELODGE 4 Blocks from Colorado River, Needles Ma…

El Trovatore

1960s

Postcard showing a close up view of the El Trovatore Motel sign and the mountains in the distance behind the motel. Back of card: EL TROVATORE MOTEL…

Desert Inn

1950s

Postcard view of the Desert Inn motel from across the street. Place: California--Needles Subjects: Hotels; United States Highway 66

Barstow CA - Barstow Travelodge

1950s

Postcard showing the Barstow Travelodge on Route 66. Back of card: BARSTOW TRAVELODGE Recommended by AAA ? Duncan Hines Publisher: H.S. Crocker Co.…

Frashers photo

1930s

Postcard showing two cars on a stretch of Route 66 between Oatman and Kingman, Arizona. Publisher: Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson AZ Place: Arizon…

Cajon Pass CA - Entering Southern California On U…

1950s

Postcard view of Route 66 as it runs through Cajon Pass. Publisher: Gardner-Thompson Co., Los Angeles CA Place: California--Cajon Pass Subjects: Lan…

Jim Horn photo

1950s

Postcard showing the intersection of Highways 91 and 66 in Barstow, CA. Back of card: BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA Color Photography by Jim Horn Publisher: …

Barstow CA - Main Business Street

1920s

Postcard view of Route 66 in Barstow, CA. Publisher: A. O. Boers Company, Phoenix AZ Place: California--Barstow Subjects: Streets; United States Hig…

El Rancho Barstow

1950s

Postcard showing an awning-covered walkway along a garden at El Rancho Barstow. Back of card: El Rancho Barstow, Junction of U.S. 66 and 91 In Cente…

Town and Country Motel, Carroll and Veda Aeschbac…

1960s

Postcard showing people swimming in pool at the Town and Country Motel. Back of card: Town and Country Motel, 1230 E. Main St. (U.S. 66, Top of Hill…

Desert Lodge Motel

1950s

Postcard view of the Desert Lodge Motel near Barstow, California. Back of card: Desert Lodge Motel A new, nicely furnished, fire-proof and sound-pro…

Barstow CA - Barstow California

1930s

Postcard view of Barstow, CA, along Route 66 In the Mojave Desert on U.S. Highways 66, 91, and 466 Publisher: Frasher's Inc., Pomona CA Place: Cali…

Barstow CA - Barstow California

1940s

Postcard showing storefronts along Route 66 in Barstow, CA. In the Mojave Desert on U.S. Highways 66, 91, and 466 Publisher: Frasher's Inc., Pomona…

Mitchell's Caverns CA - Mitchell's Caverns

1930s

Postcard showing the exterior of Mitchell's Caverns on Route 66. On #66 Highway - 275 Miles East of L.A. Subjects: Caves; Landscapes; Roads; United…

Barston California in the Mohave desert

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Postcard showing downtown Barstow, CA, along Route 66. In the Mojave Desert on U.S. Highways 66, 91, and 466 Publisher: Frasher's Inc., Pomona CA S…

Hillcrest Motel

1960s

Postcard showing the Hillcrest Motel from across the street. Back of card: Hillcrest Motel. 111 E. Main Street (U.S. 66, East end) Barstow, Californ…

Royal Inn

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Postcard showing the Royal Inn across from the entrance driveway. Back of card: Royal Inn. 1350 W. Main St. at """"G"""", Barstow, Calif. 92311 Tele…

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