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St. James, MO

The original 1926 Route 66 went straight through St. James but the mid50-s four lane version ran on the north side of town and I-44 overlaid that in the mid 60s.

Derby Lyles's Service Station
128 E James Blvd.
This abandoned looking station was owned by Lyle Staab beginning in the early 1960s. ... read more

Johnnie's Bar
225 N. Jefferson
The Commercial Cafe was built in 1929 for Jesse F Rose who owned and operated the cafe through the 1940s. In the 60s ... read more

W. James Blvd.
Route 66 at Hwy. 68
This short divided road is called W. James Blvd. because the landowner would not sell the property to the state unless ... read more

American Way Tourist Courts
712 W. James Blvd.
The American Way Camp dates back to about the early 1940s, An early 1947 for sale ad described as an established ... read more

Ozark Motel
118-120 N. Outer Rd.
The small mid-60s style 10 or 12 room former Ozark Motel is on the north frontage road for I-44. ... read more

Rock Haven Tourist Court
15156 N Outer Rd.
Originally there were six cabins built in the late 1920s, only one now remains. Eventually a gas station and restaurant were ... read more

Murdon Dripping Faucet Neon Sign
14241 Old Highway 66, St. James
This giant 1948 neon sign featuring a dripping faucet came from St. Louis in the mid 70s. . ... read more

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