Old Trails Arch Bridge is a National Register of Historic Places. Why? The road use to be apart of route 66 going from California. This bridge was in the movie The Grapes of Wrath. After the route 66 got change to a different road they changed the bridge to a former railroad bridge but now…
Author: Shayne
Arizona: AT&SF #3759 Locomotive National Register of Historic Places (Kingman, Route 66)
This AT& SF steam engine #3759. In 1883, Kingman was established as a railroad stop, Kingman was a water stop. This “Mountain Type” coal-burning steam locomotive was built in 1927. In 1941, it was converted to use oil. It retired in 1953, having traveled over 2,000,000 miles. Passenger service from Los Angeles to Kansas City….
Arizona: Desert Power & Water Co. Electric Power Plant National Register of Historic Places (Kingman, Route 66)
This use to be the Desert Power and Water House building located in Kingman, AZ. It opened on July 31, 1907 and its the oldest reinforced concrete structure in Arizona. They used the building has a power and water for the town of Kingman. Also supplied the area mines with power to operate their hoists…
Arizona: 4/3/2024 – Kingman (Route 66)
In April of 2024, me and my family went on a awesome road trip along Route 66 in Arizona. Kingman, AZ was our first stop. The is the visitor center for all your route 66 stuff. There are two little stores and a museum upstairs. 120 W Beale Street. There also a little area that…
Maine/Canada: Saint Croix Island International Historic Site #116
In 1604 the first French attempt to colonize the territory they called I’Acadie. One of the earliest European settlements in North America. The expedition was led by Pierre Dugua. Spring of 1605 the Passamaquoddy befriended by the French returned from their winter sojourn to the shores of Saint Crox Island. They traded game for bread…
North Carolina: Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is a place unlike any on Earth, ancient landscapes enchant the eye and age old traditions warm the heart. Distinctive landscapes of the North Carolina Mountains and foothills combined, craft, music, agriculture and Cherokee heritage. Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Arizona: Anza Trail Cultural History Park (JUBA Part 10)
Welcome to Anza Trail Cultural History Park! This is located in Tucson, Arizona. This is a little park that Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and Santa Cruz River connect. This place is near the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind. There is starting of a walk way and little exhibit signs…
California: Channel Islands National Park #19
In the summer of 1995 I went on a graduation cruise with my mother. We went to a place in Mexico and also Catalina Island. Somebody told me that in these pictures that I went by the Channel Islands on a sea day. We went around them. Channel Islands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)…
New Mexico: Carlsbad Caverns National Park #67
In August of 2018, I meet up with dad and we went to Carlsbad Caverns National Park located in New Mexico. There is a little town close to the park. We stayed at the hotel there. You go to the visitor center to get you tickets and you take a elevator down to the caves….
National Historic Landmarks: Oregon Trail Ruts (Wyoming)
Oregon Trail Ruts were made by wagon wheels, draft animals and people that walked into the sandstone ridge about 2 to 6 feet. The heavy usage time was from 1841-1869. The trail ruts are 0.5 miles long and are worn 2 to 6 feet. The route was chosen to avoid the marshy ground along the…