Bells and Their Locations

View notable bell sites showcasing important cultural history.

Significant Historic Sites – All Bells

The bell sites on this page are tagged with a black bell hence: The Black Bell Project. These are historically significant locations on Route 66 that still exist as they were during the heyday of Route 66 travel. In most cases these establishments have been there all along operating as they were during the commission of route 66 and in many cases are owned by the same family. Celebrities have often visited these places and still do. In other cases, these are establishments that have maintained the culture of route 66 during those times and have been marked as must see stops.

Historic Route 66 sign above a southwestern-style building under a clear blue sky.

Victorville: Route 66 Museum

The California Route 66 Museum,...
Exterior of Mitla Cafe with motorcycles parked outside.

San Bernardino: Mitla Café

Mitla Café, located in San...
Wigwam Motel with teepee-shaped accommodations.

Rialto: Wigwam Motel

The Wigwam Motel in San...
Peppi's restaurant with various food signs.

Fontana: Peppi’s

Peppi’s Drive-In, located in Fontana,...
Vintage Texaco gas station with classic cars and old signage.

Fontana: Certo Texaco /  Man Cave Collectables

Certo's Texaco Service Station is...
Entrance archway to Hidden Valley RV Resort under a bright sky.

Rancho Cucamonga: Thomas Vineyards

Thomas Vineyards in Rancho Cucamonga,...
Stone restaurant building with "Magic Lamp" sign.

Rancho Cucamonga: Magic Lamp

Nestled along the historic Route...
Exterior of Rosita's Mexican Food restaurant under a clear sky.

Rancho Cucamonga: Red Hill Coffee Shop

Redhill Coffee Shop, located at...
A Taco King sign advertising the 'Bean Special' with a cowboy figure on top.

Upland: Taco King Sign

Taco King in Upland, California,...
Vintage Wolfe's Market sign against a clear blue sky.

Claremont: Wolfe’s Market

Wolfe’s Market, established in 1917...