James R. Powell Route 66 Postcard Collection

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Christian Church

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Postcard view of a Baxter Springs Christian Church. Publisher: L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee WI Place: Kansas--Baxter Springs Subjects: Church buildings;…

East 7th St. Motel

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Tan and brown stone buildings with red roofs Subjects: United States Highway 66

Vans Court

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White buildings with red awnings Subjects: United States Highway 66

Glenbardo Courts, Mr. and Mrs. F. Stroud owners

1950s

Postcard view of a motel in Commerce, Oklahoma. Place: Oklahoma--Commerce Subjects: Advertising; Roads; United States Highway 66

Golden Glow Cottage Court

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Small stone buildings next to each other Subjects: United States Highway 66

Cherokee Motel

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Postcard view of the Cherokee Motel on the North side of Miami, Oklahoma. Back of card: CHEROKEE MOTEL Miamis newest and finest On U. S. 66 & 69 At …

Fenix Ultra Modern Court

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White building with a red roof and trees around it Subjects: United States Highway 66

Galena KS - City Hall

1900s

Postcard view of the City Hall in Galena, Kansas. Place: Kansas--Galena Subjects: Cities and towns; United States Highway 66

Baxter Springs Bank, Murphey's Restaurant, Jesse …

1980s

Postcard view of a restaurant along with a story of how, in 1876, the bank that was located in this building was robbed by Jesse James. front of car…

The Elms Motel

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Yellow buildings with green roofs Subjects: United States Highway 66

Galena KS - 1898

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Postcard view of a parade or procession in Galena, Kansas in 1898. Back of card: This card given you by Boodle Lane, one mile west of Galena, Kansas…

Main Street

1910s

Postcard view looking down Main Street in Galena, Kansas. Place: Kansas--Galena Subjects: Railroads; Streets; United States Highway 66

Koronado Kourts

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Small white buildings with red roofs Subjects: United States Highway 66

Galena KS - Elks Club

1900s

Postcard view of a horse-drawn carriage in front of the Galena, Kansas Elks Club. Publisher: L.L. Lindsay, Joplin MO Place: Kansas--Galena Subjects:…

Castle Kourt

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Small stone buildings Subjects: United States Highway 66

Leo and Lora Williams owners, Eisler Family owner…

1990s

Postcard view of a gas station in Riverton, Kansas. Back of card: Leo and Lora Williams built their ""Mom and Pop"" store on what was to become Rout…

National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma State Capi…

1970s

Postcard view of a map of Routes 66 and 40/44 running through Oklahoma surrounded by pictures of various tourist attractions within the state. Place…

The Elms Motel

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Yellow buildings with green roofs Subjects: United States Highway 66

Cherokee Motel

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Postcard view of the Cherokee Motel in Miami, Oklahoma. Back of card: CHEROKEE MOTEL Place: Oklahoma--Miami Subjects: Advertising; Roads; United St…

Bob Cummings, Inc., Motor Hotel

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Interior of a building with tables and blue chairs Subjects: United States Highway 66

Ko Ko Motel

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Tan stone and red building Subjects: United States Highway 66

Plaza Motel

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Red motel with a white roof Subjects: United States Highway 66

Cherokee Motel

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Postcard view of the Cherokee Motel in Miami, Oklahoma. Back of card: CHEROKEE MOTEL Miamis newest and finest On U. S. 66 & 69 At city limits North …

The Elms Motel

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Yellow buildings with green roofs Subjects: United States Highway 66

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