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This beautiful poster has been re-mastered from an early 1950s historic image of Route 66 through downtown Barstow, in the Mojave Desert of Southern California.
 
The vibrant colors and detail of this classic image have been painstakingly brought back to life to preserve a great piece of history.
 
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HISTORY OF BARSTOW CALIFORNIA ON ROUTE 66
 
Barstow, California, often called the "Crossroads of Opportunity" or the "Main Street of America," has played a pivotal role in the history of Route 66 and the development of the American West. Founded in the late 19th century and officially named in 1886, it evolved from a mining and rail hub into a crucial rest stop on the legendary highway.
 
Originally named "Fish Pond" and later "Waterman Junction," the town was renamed Barstow in 1886 to honor William Barstow Strong, the president of the Santa Fe Railway. The arrival of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads in the 1880s established Barstow as a major logistics center, securing its future as a transport town even after the silver boom in nearby Calico faded.
 
When U.S. Route 66 was established in 1926, Barstow became an essential stop for travelers journeying between Los Angeles and the Midwest. During the 1930s, the city served as a major point of entry and rest stop for millions of migrants from Oklahoma and Texas escaping the Dust Bowl, as famously depicted in John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath.
 
Route 66 runs along Main Street in Barstow, which was packed with motels, autocourts, and diners catering to tourists during the mid-20th century. Through the 1940s and 50s, the intersection of Main and 1st Street (Highway 66 and 91) was a major junction, with local service stations reported as some of the busiest in the nation.
 
The decline of the Route 66 era began in 1961 with the opening of the Barstow Bypass, diverting traffic onto Interstates 15 and 40.
 
A collection of murals primarily along Main Street highlight Barstow's history as a mining, railroad, and Route 66 hub. The town retains many original features, such as the Route 66 Motel, classic neon signs, and the Barstow Station, which includes a McDonald's built from railroad passenger cars.
 
Today, Barstow retains its character as a transport hub, where the legacy of Route 66 is actively preserved in the heart of the Mojave Desert.