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Oro Grande, CA
There are several really cool landmarks along historic Route 66 / National
Trails Hwy. in Oro Grande which is between Helendale and Victorville.
 Bottle
Tree Ranch
24266 National Trails Hwy.
Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch is almost beyond description. It's
a visual delight that brings new life to the idea of creative recycling!
... read more |
 Potapov's
Station Ruins
240xx(?) National Trails Hwy.
This Joshua Tree marks the location of the long gone Potapov's Service
Station and Auto Court... read
more
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 Elva's
Malt Shop
23990(?) National Trails Hwy.
This was built by K.T. Smith and was famous for their "frosties"
and readily available orange juice ... read
more |
 Iron
Hog Restaurant
20848 National Trails Hwy.
The Iron Hog Restaurant and Saloon (biker bar) was originally
was a Case Farm Equipment dealership ... read
more
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 Motor
Inn Auto Court
19684 National Old Trails Hwy
The former Motor Inn Auto Court and Trailer Park included a grocery
store, restaurant and Richfield Gas Station ... read more |
 Former
Club 66
19306 National Trails Hwy.
Over the years this round front building housed a variety of restaurants
... read more
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 Cross
Eyed Cow
19242 National Trails Hwy.
Sometimes the sign is enough fun all by itself to get your attention,
at least long enough to stop and snap a photo ... read
more
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 Bank
of Oro Grande
19224 National Trails Hwy.
This former bank was established in 1860 but that is about all I
can find about it so far ... read
more |
Former Auto Court
19222 National Trails Hwy, Oro Grande, CA
This old auto court is just west f the Bank of Oro Grande and tucked
behind these cool wagon wheel gates ... read
more |
 1930
Rockfield Bridge
17930 National Trails Hwy.
The 1930 Rockfield Bridge west of Oro Grande is also called the
Oro Grande Bridge or Route 66 Bridge ... read
more |
 Stay tuned,
there's more to come!
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LaDelta
Auto Court, Cafe & Station
1925
Santa Fe RR Underpass
Oro
Grande Garage & Mohawk Station
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
Did
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.