Nickerson
Farms (Closed)
Picacho, AZ Photos and info courtesy Dennis Slater
Nickerson Farms Restaurants were a common sight along the interstate in the Midwest at one time. I worked at the one in Emma, Missouri and then in Blackwell, Oklahoma back
in the early 1970's.
On I-10 south of Phoenix at Exit 219, Picacho Peak there is an old sign
and building that are pretty well preserved considering how old they are.
The sign is in decent shape. Apparently, the old Skelly(?) gasoline signage
was cut off the top of the sign. It is the only one sign and building
that are left and identifiable as a Nickerson Farms Restaurant as far
as I know
Photo courtesy Dennis Slater
UPDATE 09/21 : The Nickerson Farms used to be an American franchise which operated between the 1960s through the early part of the 1980s. The franchise at its peak had 60 restaurants dotting the interstate and was owned by a former Stuckeys franchisee who wasn't thrilled with the rules and regulations and decided to go about it on his own. The Nickerson Farms has deteriorated greatly over the years. 09-21
More photos below:
Nickerson Restaurant sign and the Picacho Trading Post
Picacho, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Close up of sign from 1998
Picacho, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Nickerson Restaurant deteriorated
Picacho, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
A look at the sign from 2018
Picacho, AZ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here a shot of the Jade Restaurant and Curio shop back in the
day along with a photo of the place in current times. Besides the awnings,
the old shot of the Jade featured some sort of character on the marquee.
As is typical these days, the old character signage was replaced with
a bit of backlit plastic. Yes, the then shot is on the far left.
Jade Restaurant (Then and Now)
Kingman, AZ Postcard courtesy Allen Sandquist
Jade Restaurant (Then and Now)
Kingman, AZ Postcard courtesy Allen Sandquist
Cheese 'N Stuff
Phoenix, AZ Photo and info courtesy Elgin MacMillan
The Cheese 'N Stuff place is still in business and they
seem to love their old
sign. I spoke to the owner Stan (on 06-01-05). Stan and his father bought
this place in 1972 from almost the original owners. I say that because
the original owner sold the business in 1950 when it was just one year
old, and the 2nd owners owned it until 1972. 06-05
(Near right) A close look at the Cheese & Stuff marquee from the top of the building
Longhorn Bar and Grill
Amado, AZ Photo courtesy Gorb70
Travel through Arizona and the town of Amado and you'll be greeted by an interesting sight. Yes, this is a huge longhorn skull and horns forming an entranceway to the Longhorn Bar and Grill serving up southwestern food since 1920. 04-06
UPDATE : Word is that the adobe building goes back to the 1950s after which the skull was added in the late 1960s to 1970s. The business became a steakhouse in 1993 until foreclosing in 2012. Fortunately the business reopened as the Longhorn Grill and Saloon in 2019. The skull has been featured in movies including "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and "Boys on the Side". 06-23
Sky Chief Bar and Grill (Closed)
Yuma, AZ Photo and info courtesy Bill Herzog
Check out the Sky Chief Bar and Grill. This roadside eatery has opened and closed many times in recent years. The Sky Chief is currently closed. 05-06
Nickerson
Farms (Closed)
On I-10 south of Phoenix at Exit 219, Picacho Peak there is an old sign
and building that are pretty well preserved considering how old they are.
The sign is in decent shape. Apparently, the old Skelly(?) gasoline signage
was cut off the top of the sign. It is the only one sign and building
that are left and identifiable as a Nickerson Farms Restaurant as far
as I know
Cheese 'N Stuff
The Cheese 'N Stuff place is still in business and they
seem to love their old
sign. I spoke to the owner Stan (on 06-01-05). Stan and his father bought
this place in 1972 from almost the original owners. I say that because
the original owner sold the business in 1950 when it was just one year
old, and the 2nd owners owned it until 1972. 06-05
Sky Chief Bar and Grill (Closed)
