U-Drop Inn

by Priscilla Burgers

Title

U-Drop Inn

Artist

Priscilla Burgers

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

The U-Drop Inn, also known as Tower Station and U-Drop Inn and Tower Cafe, was built in 1936 in Shamrock, Texas along the historic Route 66 highway. Inspired by the image of a nail stuck in dirt, 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 held two separate business: "Tower Station", a gas station on the western side, and the "U-Drop Inn", a cafe on the eastern side. Though it has passed hands several times in its history, the building has consistently housed the same types of businesses it was originally constructed for.

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September 17th, 2014

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