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April 2012
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March 2012
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Tewa Lodge
The Tewa Lodge, Albuquerque Rout 66.  Built in 1946 a nice example of the Pueblo Revival style.  Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, this is one classic along the route that isn’t being left to decay. The neon sign… And here is a view showing the two story office and manager’s apartment.  The pueblo revival style is quite well executed and the entire...
Mar 23rd
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January 2012
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Goodbye Aztec...
The 1932 Aztec Motel, Albuquerque Route 66 2010… And 2011… No idea what it looked like inside, but the facade was the best along the stretch.  From Wikipedia:  ”The Aztec Motel, also known as the Aztec Auto Court or Aztec Lodge, was a historic motel located on former U.S. Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was demolished in 2011 despite being the oldest...
Jan 4th
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December 2011
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Aurora Thunderbike
A Classic American toy, the 1967 Thunderbike from Aurora Plastics Corp., Westhempstead, L. I., New York.  A rare part of Aurora’s Model Motoring HO scale slot car line.   This example unused and in the original package.  The Thuderbike was Aurora Item # 1398, originally $3.98, equivalent to $26.96 in 2011 dollars.
Dec 19th
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Brown & Smith Office Machines (Roadside America)
Brown & Smith Office Machines Neon Sign Nikon D7000 Nikon AF-S 24-79mm f/2.8 f/8 - 1/200s - ISO 100 Autofocus Opened in 1959 and apparently still going.  Just off Central Avenue (Old Route 66) at 4603 Lomas Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dec 19th
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Hale Shoes Neon Sign (Roadside America)
Hale Shoes Neon Sign Shot handheld with my D300 Nikon D300 Nikon AF-S 24-79mm f/2.8 f/8 - 1/125s - ISO 200 Autofocus Fifth Avenue and Central, Hale shoes closed in 2009 after 87 years in business.  The neon sign now resides in the Albuquerque Museum.
Dec 18th