Historic U. S. Highway 66 Through Arizona on Vintage Postcards - Page 9


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| Introduction | NM Border to East of Holbrook | Holbrook to East of Winslow | Winslow | West of Winslow to east of Flagstaff | Flagstaff | West of Flagstaff to Williams | West of Williams to East of Kingman | Kingman | West of Kingman to Topock |


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Kingman

"Howdy from Kingman, Arizona". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Scenic Art, Berkeley, Calif. Number 17752G. Postmarked 1968.

"Greetings from Kingman, Ariz.". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Scenic Art, Berkeley, Calif. Number C9919G Postmarked 1962.

"Greetings from Kingman, Ariz.". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Scenic Art, Berkeley, Calif. Number 8065G. Postmarked 1960.

"Greetings from Kingman, Ariz.". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Pikes Peak Lithographing Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Unused. Circa late 1950s.

"Ranchito Motel. On U. S. Highway 66 East, 2800 E. Andy Devine, Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Picture Publishers, Washington, D. C. Number 4576-C. Unused. Circa late 1960s.

"King's Inn Motel. On East Highway 66, Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Tichnor Bros., Boston, Mass. Number K-16864. Unused. Circa late 1960s.

"Imperial '400' Motel. 1911 Andy Devine Ave., Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. Number P47581. Unused. Circa early 1960s.

"Imperial '400' Motel. Kingman, Arizona, 1911 Andy Devine Avene, US Highway 66 & 93. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Frank Parker, Las Vegas, Nev. Printed by K. Number 102247. Unused. Circa early 1960s.

"Kingman Arizona. ...on U.S. Highway 66...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Desert Supply Company, Las Vegas, Nevada. Number C14381. Postmarked 1965.

"Hill Top Motel. U.S. Highways 66 and 93...1 mile east of Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Douglas R. Smith Co., Washington, D.C. Postmarked 1959.

"Hill Top Motel. On 66 & 93 Highways, in East Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Kingman Photo Service, Kingman, Arizona. Printed by Dexter Press, West Nyack, New York. Unused. Circa 1960s.

"...El Trovatore Arizona Autel Court. 1 mi. east of Kingman, Arizona, on U. S. 66". Color linen-texture printed postcard. Published by Curteich, Chicago. Number 8A-H1988. Unused. 1938.

"...El Trovatore Autel. Challenger Auto Court. One mile east of Kingman, Arizona, on U.S. 66". Color linen-texture printed postcard. Published by Curteich, Chicago. Number 6B-H682. Unused. 1946.

Here is a matchbook from the same business!

"Aerial view, Kingman, Arizona". Real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Unused. Circa 1940s. [U. S. 66 runs from the upper right center to the bridge near the lower right corner].

"Aerial view of Kingman, Arizona. Fast growing city on Route 66 in northwest Arizona". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Number P63441. Unused. Circa late 1950s. [U. S. 66 runs from the lower right corner to the upper left edge].

"Ramada Inn. U.S. Highway 66, Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Norm's Publishing House, Mesa, Ariz. Unused. Circa 1960s.

"Casa Linda Cafe. Kingman, Arizona, on Highway 66, 4 blocks from junction Highway 93. ...". Color linen-texture printed postcard. Published by Curteich, Chicago. Postmarked 1954.

"Coronado Court. In the heart of Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Sam Marbell, Kingman, Arizona. Printed by Dexter Press, Pearl river, N. Y. Number 45211. Unused. Circa late 1940s.

"Brandin' Iron Motel. U.S. Highways 66 & 93, east entrance of Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Tom & Bea Reed, Phoenix, Arizona. Number 30847. Unused. Circa 1950s.

"Brandin' Iron Motel. U.S. Highways 66 & 93, Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by C & L Waters, Las Vegas, Nev. Number S8934. Unused. Circa late 1950s.

"Kingman TraveLodge. U. S. 66 and State 93, 1001 Andy Devine, Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Curteich. Number 4DK-93 Unused. 1964.

"Kingman Motel. U.S. 66, east end, Kingman, Arizona". Color linen-texture printed postcard. Published by Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. Number K4670. Unused. Circa 1940s.

"Kingman Motel. On U. S. 66, east end of Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. Number P15425. Unused. Circa 1950s.

"Bell's Motel. On U. S. Hwy. 66, east edge of Kingman, Arizona". Sepia color printed postcard. Published by Associate Service, Pasadena, Calif. Number 741161. Unused. Circa late 1930s.

"Bells Motel. U.S. 66, east entrance, Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color linen-texture printed postcard. Published by Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. Number K3731. Unused. Circa 1940s.

"Bell Motel. U.S. 66, east entrance, Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color linen-texture printed postcard. Published by Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. Number K3731. Unused. Circa 1940s. [notice that this postcard is almost identical to the previous one; however, the name on the sign and in the text has been changed from "Bells" to "Bell"]

"Bell Motel. U.S. Highway 66, east entrance of Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color linen-texture printed postcard. Published by Douglas R. Smith Co., Washington, D. C. Number 89206. Unused. Circa late 1940s.

"Hillcrest Motel. U.S. 66, east Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color linen-texture printed postcard. Published by Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. Number K3728. Unused. Circa 1940s.

"White Rock Court. On Hiway 66, east end of Kingman, Ariz. ...". Color linen-texture printed postcard. Published by MWM, Aurora, Mo. Number 10,586F. Unused. Circa 1940s.

"Jade Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge. ...Kingman, Arizona. ...Pride of Highway 66. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Phoenix Specialty Advertising Co., Phoenix. Printed by Dexter Press, West Nyack, N. Y. Number 4184-B. Unused. Circa late 1950s.

Here is a matchbook from the same restaurant!

"The Turquoise. East on Highway 66, Kingman, Arizona. Located between Arcadia Lodge and Jade Restaurant. Curios, gifts...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Fritz Studio, Kingman, Arizona. Printed by Dexter Press, West Nyack, N. Y. Number 71134. Unused. Circa 1950s.

"Arcadia Lodge. On U. S. 66 and 93, five blocks east of business center in Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed oversize (8 x 3 7/16 in.) postcard. Published by Stough, Las Vegas, Nev. Unused. Circa 1960s.

"Hello from Shooting Star Cafe, Kingman, Arizona". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Baxtone, Amarillo, Texas. Unused. Circa late 1950s.

"Bird's-eye view, Kingman, Arizona". Black & white printed postcard. Published by Kingman Drug Co., Kingman, Arizona. Printed by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Postmarked 1928.

"Bird's-eye view, Kingman, Arizona". Black & white printed postcard. Published by Kingman Drug Co., Kingman, Arizona. Printed by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Postmarked 1927.

"Kingman, Arizona. On National Highway "66", the Main Street of America". Hand-color printed postcard. Published by Kingman Drug Co. Printed by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Unused. Circa late 1920s.

"Wal-A-Pai Court. On U. S. Highway 66, Kingman, Arizona. Kingman's downtown court, walking distance to shopping district...". Color linen-texture printed postcard. Published by Curteich, Chicago. Postmarked 1956.

"Kingman, Arizona. ...on U.S. Highway 66...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Desert Supply Co., Las Vegas, Nevada. Number C5869. Unused. Circa late 1950s.

"Kingman, Arizona. ...on U.S. Highway 66...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Desert Supply Company, Las Vegas, Nevada. Postmarked 1965.

"Kingman, Arizona. Andy Devine Street and Highway 66 through downtown...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Number 71178. Postmarked 1967.

"Kingman, Arizona. Corner of Front and Fourth Streets, Mohave County Court House in background". Real photo postcard. Published by Lollesgard Specy. Co., Tucson, Ariz. Printed by Frashers Fotos, Pomona, Calif. Number X751. Unused. Circa early 1940s. [Notice the U. S. 66 highway shield on the light post].

"Kingman, Arizona. ...on U. S. Highways 66 and 466 between the Grand Canyon and Pacific Coast, ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Desert Supply Company, Las Vegas, Nevada. Printed by Mike Roberts, Berkely, California. Number C3512. Unused. Circa early 1950s

"Kingman, Arizona". Real photo postcard. Published by Futz Studio. Unused. Circa late 1930s. [Notice the U. S. 66 highway shield on the light post].

"Kingman, Arizona. Andy Devine Street and Highway 66 through downtown...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Dick Parrish, Phoenix, Arizona. Printed by Colourpicture, Boston, Mass. Number P20948. Published circa 1950s. Postmarked 1963.

"Hotel Beale. Kingman, Ariz.". Real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number L-185. Unused. Date of "Aug 2 1948" stamped on back.

"Kingman, Arizona. Andy Devine Street and Highway 66 through downtown...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona. Number P20948. Unused. Circa 1950s.

"U. S. Hwy. 66, Front Street, east thru Kingman, Arizona". Real photo postcard. Published by Lollesgard Specialty. Co., Tucson, Arizona. Printed by Frashers Fotos. Number X7540. Unused. Circa early 1940s.

"Richey's. Wall murals at Richey's Cafe, Kingman, Arizona". Black & white linen-texture printed postcard. Published by National Press, Chicago. Unused. Circa 1940s.

"Kingman, Arizona. Entering on Highway 66 from the west". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Frye & Smith, San Diego, California. Number 54387. Postmarked 1950.

"Engine No. 3759. Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Postmarked 1965. [This is in a small park along U. S. 66 at the west side of town].

"Rodeway Inn. West jct. Highways 66 & 93, Kingman, Arizona. ...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Number 83767. Published circa late 1960s. Postmarked 1980.

"Kingman, Arizona. The Museum with its fine collections of early American and Western relics...". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Desert Supply Co., Las Vegas, Nevada. Printed by Curteich. Postmarked 1971. [This is on U. S. 66 at the west end of town].

"Mohave County Chamber of Commerce. Kingman, Arizona". Color chrome-style printed postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Number P38246. Unused. Circa 1960s. [This is on U. S. 66 at the west end of town].


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