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will take you on a roadside journey in time. Travel the road along the old routes across America. See the old motels, bowling alleys, drive-in theatres, neon signs, petrol pumps, googie sites, tiki villages, and other roadside treasures, even Route 66. Content is updated regularly so don't forget to stop in often!

Although this web site is based in Southern California, the majority of content on Roadside Peek is from locations outside of the area. The content is sectioned both by category and region, so don't forget to pay a visit to all of the site.

So, stop in, grab a beef jerky and take an adventure in time to see the old treasures of the road as they still survive... or at least tried to.

LATEST PHOTOS

August 3, 2008

Today's photo contributor is Tait Hilliard (TH).

Roadside Peek Southeast
Burger Joints (TH)
Drive-in Theatres (TH)
Fast Food Joints (TH)
Ghost Signage (TH)
Grand Theatre (TH)
Neon Eateries (TH)
Other Roadside Motels (TH)
Other Roadside Signage (TH)
Petrol Pumps (TH)
Sit Down Eateries (TH)

July 31, 2008

Today's photo contributors are Richard Weiss (RW) and RoadsidePeek (RPK).

Roadside Peek Midwest
Ruins and Relics (RW)

Roadside Peek Pacific Northwest
Drive-in Theatres 2 and 3 (RPK)

July 27, 2008

Today's photo contributors are Richard Weiss (RW) and RoadsidePeek (RPK).

Roadside Peek Midwest
Ghost Signage (RW)
Historic Sites (RW)

Roadside Peek Pacific Northwest
Drive-in Theatres 1 and 2 (RPK)
Midway Drive-in Theatre (RPK)
Neon Motes 3 and 4 (RPK)
Roadside Motels 2 and 6 (RPK)

 

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LATEST INFO

July 27, 2008

Today's info contributor is RoadsidePeek (RPK).

Roadside Peek Pacific Northwest
Roadside Motels (RPK)

 

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LATEST NEWS

Coming Soon: Many more photo and info updates from across the country will be here very shortly. Don't forget to check out SPOTLIGHT FROM THE ROAD for various roadside features.


Seattle Denny's Demolished

07.21.08 Seattle, WA - Last month, the Denny's 60's era building at the intersection of NW Market St and 15th Ave NW in Ballard was demolished. In February, the Landmarks Preservation Board designated it a landmark, however the same board overturned its own decision in May. A mixed-use building will be built over the site. More information can be found at Seattlepi.com.


Johnie's Broiler Clean-up Effort Kicked-off

07.20.08 Downey, CA - Monday morning, July 7th, 2008, was the official kick off of the "clean-up" Johnie's Broiler. Here are photos from the event.

Many thanks to Adriene Biondo for notification


Bob's Big Boy Wilshire in L.A. Closes

07.14.08 Los Angeles, CA - Bob's Big Boy on Wilshire is scheduled to close for business. Its last day will be Sunday, June 22, 2008. (Update was received on June 18)

According to the July 3 edition of the Larchmont Chronicle, a BMW dealership from Beverly Hills will be moving to the Wilshire Blvd. site which is currently occupied by Bob's Big Boy and Ehler's Cadillac. Bob's and Ehler's will be demolished.

Many thanks to Chris Krause for notification


Another Southern California Bowling Alley Closes Down

05.25.08 Santa Fe Springs, CA - Premiere Lanes in Santa Fe Springs closed it doors for good on May 18th, 2008.  The bowling center lost its land lease and will be torn down.

Many thanks to Lloyd Stone for update


Historic El Raton Theatre Reopens

05.25.08 Raton, NM - The El Raton Theatre in downtown Raton, NM has been purchased and is slated to be re-opened on May 23, 2008.

According to the April 22, 2008 edition of The Raton Range, new owners Kerry and Kristie Medina, Ted and Traci Kam, and Neil and Donna Emiro, became the new owners of the El Raton Theatre after the sale was completed in mid-April. The theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in January 2007.

Many thanks to Neil V. Emiro for update


Johnie's 50th Anniversary Celebration a Success

04.20.08 Downey, CA - From a first hand account, the 50th Anniversary Celebration was a success. The new owner of the coming Bob's Big Boy Jim Louder, Adriene Biondo Chair of the MODCOM, as well as many friendly folks from the Friends of Johnie's and locals joined in the celebration of both Johnie's 50th Anniversary and the recent good news that Bob's Big Boy has signed a long term lease. According to Bob's owner Jim Louder, every attempt will be made to keep as much of the huge landmark marquee intact while the change over to Bob's Big Boy signage is made.

See photos from the celebration here.

In addition, here's a link to yesterday's KPCC 89.3 Off Ramp broadcast. Adriene Biondo is interviewed announcing the news about Bob's rebuilding Johnie's. http://www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/



 

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RECENTLY LOST

The Thomas Restaurant was destroyed on Thursday May 18, 2006 when a grease fire in the kitchen got out of control.

Fall 2005 was the last season for Bob's Root Beer located off the main highway in Fallon, NV.

The Swan Motel is just one of many Wildwood NJ treasures that have been destroyed in recent years.

CALIFORNIA CORNER
ENDANGERED

Jack's Salad Bowl Disappears - Jack's Salad Bowl off of Whittier Boulevard in Whittier, CA is now an El Pulpo Restaurant. As of August 11, 2006, the plastic panels on the marquee that used to display Jack's Salad Bowl now fully displays the new restaurants name.

 

La Puente Lanes Demolished - The old La Puente Lanes bowling alley was recently demolished. After closing, the old alley had been fenced in and became run down over time.

McNamara Pontiac
Orlando, FL

Mearles Drive-in
Visalia, CA

Metro Diner
Tulsa, OK

 

Mooney Drive-in Theatre
Visalia, CA

 


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