POPS in Arcadia, Oklahoma

Another stop on my November TX & OK road trip was at POPS in Arcadia, Oklahoma.

This is a very cool POPS night view postcard.

Text on the back:
"POPS is the newest, coolest landmark on Historic Route 66. From the iconic 66-foot, LED-lit bottle outside to the 500 sodas and beverages inside, POPS answers the unquenchable thirst for adventure!"

Here are 3 photos from the day I visited.

The POPS bottle is just as fun to see during the day. :)

You wouldn't think a gas station awning would be very exciting, but this monster cantilevered canopy was pretty impressive!

The inside is a lot of fun, too! There are regular c-store items, plenty of POPS souvenirs, including overpriced postcards, and a diner serving up a gazillion funky soda flavors, like PB&J, coffee, watermelon and Dog Drool. LOL

AND lastly, this dazzling display of colorful pop (I call it soda) bottles. 12,000 pop (I call it soda) bottles!!  Well worth a visit! :)

OK Flag & Route 66 Postcards

Here are another couple of nice cards I picked up on the recent trip to Texas & Oklahoma.

"The Osage warrior's tan buckskin shield represents protective warfare. The pipe and the olive branch represent peace between the Indian and the white man. The crosses, or Indian stars, represent lofty ideals and the blue that displays the symbolic emblem is the Oklahoma sky."

"Though it was officially removed from the United States Highway System in 1985, Route 66 remains one of the most famous highways in America and has been designated a National Scenic Byway in several of the states it passes through and even returned to the state road network as State Route 66 and Historic Route 66."

Historic Round Barn, Route 66, Arcadia, Oklahoma

Recently, I had the chance to visit some places along Route 66 in Oklahoma and Texas.

One of those stops was at the Round Barn in Arcadia, Oklahoma!

I picked up these two postcards there. What a contrast between new and neglected!

The next 3 pics were taken during my visit.

The barn was built in 1898 by William Odor, his family and neighbors, and then restored in 1992 by the Arcadia Historical Society.

There are two levels in the barn. Throughout the years, the upstairs loft has been used for special events, from barn dances to weddings, parties, fundraisers and meetings.

Check out that awesome ceiling! The original builder, William Odor, fashioned rafters from green lumber soaked in water from a nearby river. He believed that a round barn would withstand a tornado.

The lower level once sheltered cattle, mules and hay, but now contains exhibits and a gift shop.

It's well worth a visit if you're ever in the area!

POPS on Route 66 Postcard

Thanks to Denise, I just found out about this very cool, giant techno-bottle in Arcadia, Oklahoma. Can't wait to see this big boy in person one of these days!

Back of card says:
POPS is the newest, coolest landmark on Historic Route 66. From the iconic 66-foot, LED-lit bottle outside to the nearly 500 sodas and beverages inside, POPS answers the unquenchable thirst for adventure!

Big Letter Winslow, Arizona, Postcard

Here's another card from my postcard buying binge in Winslow. Big letter cards have grown on me.... but not like a wart or anything. I just like them. :)

Standin' On A Corner In Winslow, Arizona

I had the chance to stop in Winslow, Arizona, recently. Amongst all the great postcards I grabbed during my visit, this card featured the "standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona" scene described in the popular 1972 song "Take It Easy" by the Eagles.

The town of Winslow actually did create a "corner" to memorialize the song.

It was cool to see a steady trickle of tourists stopping by and snapping pictures of the "corner".

Winslow, Arizona, is located along historic Route 66, which makes it even more enticing for sightseers to stop by for a visit.

More Outgoing Postcards

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Sent Judy in Florida USA this night time satellite view of the country, highlighting Route 66 from Chicago IL to Los Angeles CA.

Sent this fun card featuring Hershey's chocolate factory to Jaana in Finland.

Another one sent to Jaana. This one is an Alaskan mama polar bear and her cubs.

Oklahoma Native American sent to Mik in Indiana USA.

Outgoing Postcards

Sent to Jaana in Finland.
Private swap.

Another one sent to Jaana in Finland.

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Sent to McMausus in Germany.

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Sent to Agne in Lithuania.

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Sent to Mike in Vermont, USA.

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Sent to Jacqueline in Germany.

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Sent to Yasmin in Germany.

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Sent to Terese in Lithuania.

First Texas Phillips 66 Station

Located on the old Route 66 in McLean, Texas.

Cute little thing, isn't it? Like an oversized doll house.

"Phillips 66 Service Station, McLean, Texas. Built in the 1920s as the first Phillips 66 Station in Texas, operating for more than 50 years."