More promising by far is the Route 66 Diner on Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While it is new construction, the owners rebuilt in the art deco style - complete with neon and tile. They enjoy a brisk breakfast, coffee and lunch trade.
Picture courtesty of David Knudson, National Route 66 Association
The U-Drop-Inn in Shamrock, Texas is, arguably, the finest remaining example
of Art Deco design and construction still in existance on Route 66. Its
continued existance is by no means a given. The restaurant has been closed
for several years and the rest of the building is vacant. In October, 2000 it
was announced that the City of Shamrock had acquired the property and a carefully
planned program of restoration was underway. The plan includes restoring neon
lighting to the building
Preservation/Restoration efforts are reported but those face great
obstacles without a commercially viable enterprise in place. Without
a steady, dependable source of income properties such as this don't
have a bright future.
More promising by far is the Route 66 Diner on Central Avenue in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. While it is new construction, the owners
rebuilt in the art deco style - complete with neon and tile. They enjoy
a brisk breakfast, coffee and lunch trade.
