Kelly's Restaurant & Motel

National Trails Hwy. (Rt. 66) at B St., Daggett, CA
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In 1947 James & Elsie Kelly opened their Kelly's cafe here. They also built a small motel and put up a huge sign up across Route 66 to get the attention of travelers.

The motel looks like it might have been built in two stages. This is one of two duplex style buildings along the south fence. There is also a six unit building with a slightly different architectural style along the east fence that is not visible in this photo. So maybe 10 guest units in all.

The huge, but now blank sign was still standing in 2015. The arrow read Restaurant may have had running lights and neon, pointing the way to their place across the street. The neon and other lights are gone, so you need to use your imagination. It is located on Route 66 and B Street.

Photo(s): 2013 and 2015