Roadside Peek will take
you on a roadside journey in time. Travel the road along the
old routes across America. See the old motels, bowling alleys, drive-in
theatres, neon signs, petrol pumps, googie sites, tiki villages,
and other roadside treasures, even Route 66. While this web site is based
in Southern California, the majority of content on Roadside
Peek is from locations outside of the area. The content is
sectioned both by category and region, so don't forget to pay a
visit to all of the site. So, stop in, grab a beef jerky and take an adventure in time to see the old treasures of the road. |
Preservation Issues
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Recent Lost Treasures
International Cafe
Yermo, CA
The former International Cafe served customers in Yermo for 40 years before closing down. The International burned to the ground in August 2008. |
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Spotlights
TWA Terminal
JFK International Airport, NY
This 1962 structure designed by Eero Saarinen was decommissioned and became part of the Jet Blue terminal. Latest word is the terminal will be converted to a boutique hotel. |
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Ramblings From The Road
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Gravois Mills, MO - The old 1940's era Gorilla Villa Motel on Route 5 has been torn down by the town's board of trustees and being replaced by a city park |
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Los Angeles, CA -The Clifton's Brookdale Cafeteria was to reopen on July 2 after closing for remodeling. According to the owner and a few long time patrons, the updated menu will be worth the visit. |
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Margate. NJ - Lucy the giant roadside elephant was struck by lightning for the second time in five years this past Sunday |
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Vancouver B.C. - Pantages Theatre undergoing demolition; arts society dissolves itself after losing the battle with the city |
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Roadside Gallery Updates
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Photos from Central and Northern Caliornia, including a couple of googie structures
-- Courtesy Mike & Robyn Howard |
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Photos from Pennsylvania, including a couple of golden era shops
-- Courtesy Jim Zahniser |
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Photos from the Midwest, including classic theatres and bowling alleys like Park Lanes in Loves Park
-- Courtesy Kelly Sullivan |
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Felix Chevrolet
Los Angeles, CA
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