U-Drop Inn
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u-drop-inn-163-16374755
title:
U-Drop Inn
text:
The U-Drop Inn, also known as Tower Station and U-Drop Inn and Tower Café, was built in 1936 in Shamrock, Texas along the historic Route 66 highway in Wheeler County. Inspired by the image of a nail stuck in soil, the building was designed by J. C. Berry. An unusual example of art deco architecture applied to a gas station and restaurant, the building features two flared towers with geometric detailing, curvilinear massing, glazed ceramic tile walls, and neon light accents. It has traditionally
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
United States historic place
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U-Drop_Inn
date created:
2008-02-20T12:02:18Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T02:17:13Z
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