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[just bee]

@Oznell 

Speaking of diners...

Lindy's had been in business since the 1920s.

And then this happened... last week.

An Albuquerque landmark.

[Pipsqueak]

This was a quirky motel I remember on Route 66 that was built just outside the St. Louis city limits called Coral Court. The original 10 cabins (or bungalows) were an example of Art Deco style built during the 40's. They were bright yellow colored buildings because the bricks were actually glazed and had large glass blocks for windows. Also, considered a good example of what was called a motor court because each building had its own attached private garage.

Before demolition in the 90's, a preservationist group actually disassembled one whole unit, piece by piece, and reassembled it to put on display housed at a museum in St. Louis County.

Thanks again Oznell, you always have such entertaining subject matter!

[Pipsqueak]

Oh, just bee that is awful what happened to that diner. 

[just bee]

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@Pipsqueak wrote:

Oh, just bee that is awful what happened to that diner. 

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@Pipsqueak 

I'd hate to see that building demolished.  Guess we'll find out if it can be saved.

Love the Coral Court photos! 

[Kachina624]

@Pipsqueak.  They were very fortunate nobody was in the building.

[shoekitty]

@Oznell  I think Route 66 goes through some of the most interesting landscapes.  It stretches from Los Angeles to Chicago nd goes through 8 states. Many historic sites along the way, as well as museums and several scenic look outs.  No wonder they call it the Mother Road.  

[just bee]

As @Oznell mentioned, USPS has in its Forever stamp collection the new Route 66 design.

Wish I still had my KIX ON 66 address labels! 

[just bee]

@Oznell 

You posted this photo:

Here's what it looks like during the day:

Opened in Albuquerque in 1937.