Route 66 - Ranch House Cafe Metal Print

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In one of the grittier locations found along Historic Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, a dilapidated Chevy truck sits abandoned beside the old rusted neon sign of the Ranch House Café.

The Ranch House Café opened in 1952 using the slogan “Good Food Always – Always Good Food.” The building has interesting triangular windows on the side and a triangular-shaped column on the front that, at one time, was a second sign for the restaurant.

Copyright 2021 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...