Flagstaff, Arizona on Route 66

Visitor Center and train station
Flagstaff is the largest city on Route 66 in Arizona with a population of over 75,000. It is home to, among other things, Northern Arizona University.  I spent a couple of nights there but focused on Route 66 in downtown.

One side of the Flagstaff railway station which houses the Visitor Center in addition to the Amtrak station. 1 East Route 66, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001.

Motel Downtowner

There are, unsruprisingly, a lot of hotels and motels in Flagstaff near Route 66 and the railroad station.  Motel Downtowner has an unusually large sign, maybe since it is on the other side of the railroad tracks from Route 66 it needed it to attract guests.

 

Motel DuBeau
Motel Dubeau is another motel with a S.O.U.S. (Sign Of Unusual Size). The neon sign is taller than the adjacent tree.

Orpheum Theater
The Orpheum Theater was built in 1911 and expanded in 1917. It was originally the Majestic Opera House before becoming the Orpheum. In 2002 it re-opened as a concert venue.
Aspen Sports

I really like the sign for Aspen Sports, the overhang it is mounted on has a nice curve to it.
 

Intersection and ghost sign

 This is the intersection of N. San Francisco St and E. Aspen Avenue. Mountain Sports is on the left and on the right is a one story stone building.  You can see the side of the Aspen Sports sign down the street.  I like the ghost sign on the side of the building towards the center. "W. H. Switzer Hardware and Drugs".

 

The Grand Canyon (Cafe)
The Grand Canyon Cafe is a well-known restaurant right on Rt-66. I was there before 9am and it wasn't open and I'm not certain it still is, I found a news article that it closed in April, however, there are still menus posted and signs in the window say "Proper Meats + Provisions" and "An Arizona-Raised Meatery", so YMMV.

 

Elden Pueblo
Flagstaff has been a populated place since long before Route 66. Just outside of town is Elden Pueblo, which was inhabited from about A.D. 1070 to 1275. There is a parking lot and a trail you can take through the ruins. 

Next stop: Twin Arrows, Arizona;   Prior stop: Bellemont Arizona.  You can see all my Route 66 posts here.   

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