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Atlas ObscuraJan 1, 2026

Route 66 Neon Park in St. Robert, Missouri

Located in George M. Reed Roadside Park along Route 66, this array of vintage neon signs illuminates highway history. Once left to decay in piles of junk, the signs were lovingly restored to their mid-century modern charm and donated to the City of Saint Robert, where they are now displayed with story boards that detail their past locations and uses. From colorful hotel beacons to classic garag…

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George M. Reed Roadside ParkParkMissouri’s longest continuously open park along Route 66
Route 66RestaurantU.S.
Stanley Cour TelHotelmotel sign housed astronauts training for Project Mercury
Route 66 Neon ParkSightarray of vintage neon signs illuminates highway history
Project MercuryPlaceAn early highlight of the Space Race, its goal was to put a man into Earth orbit and return him safely, ideally before…
St. LouisNeighborhoodstate of Missouri.
Route 66 Association of MissouriPlacepartnered to obtain signs for the park
George M. Reed ParkSight

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