The
Roarin' 20's
Grants, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Roarin' 20's used to be a big hangout for the mine
workers in Grants back in the day. Now, just the marquee itself stands
tall along Route 66 as the place has been closed for quite some time.
Yucca
Lounge
Albuquerque, NM Photo courtesy Tony Craig
Check out this old sign for the Yucca Lounge, in Albuquerque.
Unfortunately this sign and the lounge itself were torn down for being
a "nuisance" in the neighborhood, according to published reports. 03-05
Valencia Bar
Albuquerque, NM Photo courtesy Tony Craig
The Valencia Bar features quite a mid-century sign off
the roadside. The sign features the various shapes and lettering of the googie era. 03-05
(Far left) A shot of the Valencia Bar sign on an overcast day in New Mexico
(Near left) A closer look at the lettering on the sign
Frontier
Bar
Moriarty, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The Frontier Bar still remains off Route 66 in Moriarty,
NM. 03-05
Silver Stallion Saloon
Gallup, NM Photo courtesy Tony Craig
The Silver Stallion Saloon, located off the Mother Road
in Gallup, NM, features an eye catching sign. Not sure if the neon on
the horse still works. 03-05
Thunderbird Lounge
Tucumcari, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Check out this marquee for the Thunderbird Lounge in
Tucumcari, NM. The Thunderbird name is quite famous along the Mother Road with motels and in this case a lounge. 03-05
UPDATE 10/08 : Here's another shot of the Thunderbird Lounge sign in Tucumcari. 10-08