It’s only fitting to end our tour where it began – California. Located on historic Route 66, Roy’s, a roadside motel, gas station, and café in Amboy is one of the best examples of quirky, nostalgic Googie architecture.

Googie fell out of favor in the 1970s due to changing trends and cultural shifts. So, it’s crucial to preserve the remaining examples, like Roy’s, to ensure this futuristic architectural style is not consigned to the history books.

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The future is now: America’s iconic Googie architecture