The Shamrock Water Tower in Shamrock, Texas, was built in 1915 and remains the tallest water tower of its kind in the state. Originally part of the town’s first water system, it still stands today as a historic landmark and roadside attraction.
The Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage, Missouri, is a historic Romanesque Revival courthouse located just off Route 66. Built in the 1890s, it features castle-like architecture, Civil War history, and exhibits inside and out.
The Old Stagecoach Stop in Waynesville, Missouri, is a restored 1850s building that now serves as a museum showcasing the site’s diverse history. Once a tavern, hotel, post office, and Civil War hospital, each of its ten rooms represents a different chapter in its story.
The Crowell Bank Building in Baxter Springs, Kansas, is the town’s oldest brick structure, once robbed by Jesse James and later home to the Café on the Route. Today, it hosts a Mexican restaurant and remains a notable Route 66 stop.
The Front Street Garage in Galena, Kansas, is a historic building dating back to 1896 that later became a Phillips 66 gas station in 1932. It still features faded ghost signs and sits across from the popular Route 66 stop, Cars on the Route.
The Miraculous Staircase at Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe is a masterpiece shrouded in mystery. This stunning spiral staircase, built without nails or visible support, rises 22 feet in two perfect 360-degree turns. Crafted in the late 1800s by an unknown carpenter—believed by some to be St. Joseph—it continues to baffle architects and engineers.
Step into Oklahoma City’s history at the Overholser Mansion, a stunning three-story Victorian home built in 1903 by Henry Overholser, the “Father of Oklahoma City.” Located in the Heritage Hills neighborhood, this French Château-style mansion features intricate woodwork, stained glass, and original antique furnishings.
In the historic heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, stands a structure that has withstood the passage of time: San Miguel Chapel. The church is known as “the oldest church in the United States.”
Built in 1923, The Devil’s Elbow Bridge is a Route 66 classic, spanning 588 feet over the Big Piney River. The steel truss bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the few remaining original bridges on Route 66.
San Felipe de Neri Parish, established in 1706 and rebuilt in 1793, is one of Albuquerque’s oldest surviving buildings. Located in Old Town Plaza, this historic adobe church offers tours, a museum, and services while preserving its centuries-old architecture and cultural significance.
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