Barstow Collection

Memorabilia, Route 66 Motel, Barstow, California, United States of America, North America

USA, California, Route 66, Barstow, Route 66 Motel, Dodge Coronet

Casa del Desierto, Santa Fe Hotel, Barstow, California, USA
Casa del Desierto (House of the Desert), Santa Fe Hotel, in Spanish renaissance style, at Barstow, California, USA, with the Santa Fe railway lines in the foreground. Date: 1921

Baroness Orczy in garden of her Riviera villa
Baroness Orczy (1865-1947), playwright, novelist and creator of the Scarlet Pimpernel. She began writing in 1900, and her world-famous " The Scarlet Pimpernel" was published in 1905

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy and M Barstow
Promotional postcard for The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy and M. Barstow (her husband). First produced New Theatre, St Martins Lane 5th January 1905

Calico Ghost Town Schoolhouse
Founded in 1881 when silver was found in the calico coloured mountains of the Mojave Desert

Barstow, California, United States, Route 66

California. Amboy Crater National Natural Landmark near Barstow

California. Calico Ghost Town near Barstow

Twenty mule team wagons used for hauling borax out of Death Valley, Barstow, California. Those twenty mule team Borax wagons, seen on the railway station platform at Barstow

Baroness Orczy(1865-1947)
The Baroness Orczy. Died on November 12 1947, aged eighty. Playwright, novelist and creator of the Scarlet Pimpernel. She began writing in 1900

Cactus Motel, Route 66, Barstow, California, United States of America, North America

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Barstow, a captivating city nestled in the heart of California's Route 66, is a treasure trove of memorabilia and history. As you wander through its streets, you can almost hear the echoes of The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy and M Barstow resonating in the air. The iconic Route 66 Motel stands proudly as a testament to this city's rich heritage and has welcomed countless travelers from all corners of North America who have embarked on their journey along this historic highway. Dodge Coronet cars zoom past, adding an extra touch of nostalgia to the scene. Just a stone's throw away lies Casa del Desierto, also known as Santa Fe Hotel. This architectural marvel transports visitors back in time with its charming facade and timeless charm. Inside its walls, stories unfold like pages from Baroness Orczy's novels. Venturing further into Barstow reveals the Calico Ghost Town Schoolhouse—a relic frozen in time that offers glimpses into the past education system. Here, children once roamed these halls eager to learn amidst tales whispered by those who came before them. As dusk settles over Barstow, one cannot help but be captivated by the Stars and Stripes flag fluttering proudly against the backdrop of Route 66 Motel. It serves as a reminder that this city is not just another dot on the map but an emblematic representation of American spirit and resilience. Away from her Riviera villa garden, Baroness Orczy would surely find inspiration within Barstow's enchanting atmosphere—its vibrant colors mirroring her own vivid imagination. Barstow beckons adventurers seeking more than just a pit stop along their journey; it invites them to immerse themselves in its captivating history and embrace every moment spent exploring its hidden gems along Route 66.