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This beautiful poster has been re-mastered from an original image of Roy’s Motel and Café on historic Route 66, in the Mojave Desert of Southern California.
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HISTORY OF ROY’S CAFÉ AND MOTEL
Roy's Motel & Cafe in Amboy, California, is one of the most iconic and frequently photographed landmarks along historic Route 66 in the Mojave Desert. Originally opened in 1938 by Roy Crowl, Roy's began as a simple gas and service station. Following a surge in post-WWII road trips, it blossomed into a bustling, 24-hour roadside oasis that employed nearly 70 people and served countless travelers.
In the 1940s, Crowl partnered with his son-in-law, Herman “Buster” Burris. Together, they expanded the site to include a café, an auto repair garage, and small cabins. Buster Burris acted as a one-man infrastructure team, famously stringing powerlines all the way from Barstow using a Studebaker pickup truck. The business boomed, with Roy's employing up to 70 people in a town of only 700 residents.
In 1959, the owners added the towering, boomerang-shaped mid-century modern neon sign that is visible for miles and has become synonymous with the "Main Street of America.” The 1972 opening of Interstate 40 completely bypassed the town of Amboy, stripping Roy's of its steady stream of travelers and initiating a long decline into a ghost town.
In 2005, Albert Okura, the founder of Juan Pollo restaurants and a noted preservationist, bought the entire town of Amboy, including Roy's, to save it from permanent ruin. Today, the motel rooms are still undergoing extensive renovations, but the gas station and small shop have been restored and remain open. It operates as a vital pit stop for Route 66 enthusiasts and continues to serve as a popular backdrop for movies, music videos, and commercials.
