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Seligman Sundries

22395 Historic Route 66
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I don't know what you could say about the state of this place in 2015 that the photo's don't say better. The building dates back to 1904/5 starting out as the Pioneer Hall and Theater. In 1930 it became a Drug Store and Soda Fountain (Ted's) that bragged about being "Famous for Malts". Over the years it has served as a Theater, Dance Hall, Soda Fountain and Gourmet Coffee Shop.

The hand lettered signpost gives the mileage to other towns along historic Route 66.

Barstow 278
Oatman 101
Tucumcari 570
Amarillo 682
Tulsa 1,044
Galena 1,176
Lincoln 1,571
Joplin 1,172

Chicago and LA/Santa Monica didn't make the list! Joplin and Lincoln might be out of sequence :)

The building is on the National Register of Historic Places: Seligman Historic District listing.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

(Late 40s Postcard)
(Front)Ted's Fountain Trading Post
Navajo Rugs
Curios
Famous for Malts
Sundries
(Back)
The home of Ted's Famoust Malts is located halfway between Grand Canyon and Boulder Dam on Highway 66. Dealers in Navajo Rugs and Jewelry, Indian baskets and Curios of many types.
Elevation 5260

(1962 Phonebook Ad)
Seligman Sundries
Famous for Malts
Soda Fountain
Gifts
Film
Greyhound Agency
Vet Supplies
Phone 422-xxxx
Center of Seligman
Lupe Munoz, Prop.

Note: The late 40s postcard alson included a mileage chart that left no room for people to write a note to whoever they were mailing the card to.
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Photo(s): 2013