This 1930s Magnolia gas station and cafe is located on the north side
of Route 66 at E 1st Street and 3rd Ave., one block east of the 66 Super
Service Station. It is hard to believe this once was downtown Alanreed.
Faded lettering on the columns supporting what is left of the drive
canopy tell folks there was a cafe inside.
Photo(s): 2012
About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
Did
You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane
road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned
lanes are still there.