Out in the middle of the Mojave Desert sits the former oasis of Roy's Motel and Cafe.

This site, as especially the sign, have become iconic with Route 66.

This business was founded in 1938 by Roy Crowl, as a fuel and service station on Route 66. In the 1940s, the business was expanded with a cafe, an auto repair shop, and a motorist court with small cabins for overnight stays. Roy's businesses employed nearly 70 people by the 1950s.

The iconic neon 'Sign' was erected on February 1, 1959. It could be seen for miles on Route 66, especially at night when the bright neon was glowing.

Today, Roy's is closed and abandoned Efforts to restore and preserve the historic site are underway.