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Azusa, CA

There are two alignments of 66 in Azusa, a relatively short section was realigned in 1932 where it enters town from the east, the two rejoin near the Foothill Theater sign is located. The current alignment is signed as Historic Route 66.
xAzusa Foothill Theater Sign
675 E. Foothill Blvd.
The 1,500 car Azusa Foothill Drive In Theater closed after forty years but the sign remains ... read more
xStardust Motel
666 East Foothill Blvd.
The Stardust Motel features the "Googie" style of architecture well known in the 1950s but the beautiful neon sign is gone ... read more
xSt Frances of Rome Church
501 E. Foothills Blvd,
This parish was established in 1904 and by 1908 a church stood on the corner. This building dates to 1960 ... read more
xColonial (Inn) Motel
534 E. Foothills Blvd, Azusa, CA
This 1950s motel had 28 units and a pool before it closed. The main house/office dates to 1918 ... read more
Canyon City Liquor Sign
424 E. Foothill Blvd.
Here's a neat sign! It is located on the left side of Foothills Blvd.& Orange Ave. The blue panels are black now ... read more
City Hall & Auditorium
213 E. Foothill Blvd.
This complex contains the City Hall and Auditorium. It was originally built between 1910 and 1928 ... read more


Duarte:
Just west of Azusa is Duarte.

xAndres Avelina Duarte Statue,
1601 Huntington Dr.
This city is names after Andres Duarte who received a land grant and this statue is in honor of him. It is located at Plaza Duarte, north of City Hall and was dedicated in 2007.

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x About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
xDid You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned lanes are still there.