Route 66 Postcards

I am new to postcard collecting, it is an extension of my stamp collecting and interest in postmarks. I have started picking up postcards that are directly related to Route 66 for example: Large letter Greetings From Route 66, motels, restaraunts, kitschy roadside attractions, etc. One of the best known artists of Route 66 is Robert Waldmire. He does pen and ink sketches that are chocked full of information. He has a set of 60 plus cards featuring all 8 states route 66 runs through. Anyway, I am getting a little long winded so I'll cut this short.

Here is one of my favorite PC's.

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Another one.


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...and another


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Here is 1 more. I could go on and on.


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Hello stamperdude

by chance I was browsing along and I saw Route 66! this was the old TV series I was watching with pop and mom way back 60's, together with that other TV show 77 sunset strip! All B&W Tv's then wow!

here's a link for that great tv show, filmed on location

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_ykDw-06H8

Dude:

Do you have a postcard showing a close-up of the route through Texas?

David

I have a hand sketched map postcard by recently deceased artist Robert "Bob" Waldmire. Are you just needed to see a scan of one or are you wanting to purchase one? Either way I should be able to accommodate. Here is a link to an online album I have with his postcards.
http://www.route66people.com/photo/...mire-artwork

David,
Here is that Texas postcard and Arizona as well. I had them scanned in together for a posting elsewhere. I'll see what else I can find.

Thanks, Dude!

I always ask about the Lone Star State.

David

Recently stumbled across this scanned postcard off of a nostaglia website. Thought I'd post it for Route 66 enthusiasts ... looks to be quite an old timer. Based on the appearance of the car, I'd guess late 1930's. Also note that if you blow up the image, you'll see that the building also housed the Post Office!:

I've been to that area, I love it. There is still a PO in Devil's Elbow in a storefront. The town is named for a bend in the river that would get log jammed quite often according to loggers. Unfortunately, the PO was closed when we drove thru as it was Sunday.
http://www.theroadwanderer.net/66Mi...ri/elbow.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devils...ow,_Missouri

i wish I could find a 66 card for you I would send it..for some reason the post card shows charge admission $4.00 each..where the stamp shows do not..i would not mind going to a postcard show but not at 8.00 for the two of us..so I have to keep searching the flea markets !!

Thanks Phil. I've been to plenty of stamp shows where dealers carry postcards. Unfortunately for me, route 66 is a popular subject and the prices can get high. Plus you have to check the back of most cards for location and description saying it was on 66. I usually go thru the State category first, there's more lurking there then under the topic Route 66.

Great Thread Stamperdude! I love the old Route 66
memorabilia! I remember driving Rote 66 betw Rolla and Fort Leonard Wood after first getting my driver's license. That area was not for the faint of heart because it had that old curbing on the sides--if you were a new driver it was a hard area to drive thru!
Gussyboy1

GB1,
Good to see you posting again. I know the curbing you speak of, we drove that section last year. I'll have to scan more postcards and post them.