Peggy Sue's Diner #2
by Patricia Januszkiewicz
Title
Peggy Sue's Diner #2
Artist
Patricia Januszkiewicz
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Art
Description
Peggy Sue's is an original roadside Diner, built in 1954 with 9 counter stools and 3 booths. It sets in on the shadow of the Calico Mountains and was built from railroad ties and mortar from the nearby Union Pacific Rail yard.
Peggy Sue's 50's Diner is an original roadside Diner 10 miles north of Barstow on the I-15 Fwy at the Ghost Town Rd. exit halfway between Southern California and Las Vegas.
The perfect midway pit stop between LA and Vegas ... Peggy Sue's '50s Diner is a true gem along part of Historic Route 66. Originally built in 1954, Peggy Sue and her husband Champ brought it back to life in 1987. Peggy Sue was a celebrity featured in over 100 films and commercials and even had a song written about her ("Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly and The Crickets), and Champ worked at Knotts Berry Farm before they decided to bring a taste of Hollywood to Yermo, California.
The diner serves food named after famous stars of the 50s such as The Patty Page patty melt and The James Dean fries (smothered in gravy). Also listed on the menu are various themed burgers named after John Wayne, La Bamba, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly and Chubby Checker.
On display is Peggy Sue's extensive memorabilia collection. The entire location includes the diner, a '50s dime store, an ice cream parlor, a soda fountain and a pizza parlor. There's also a park outside with a stage and sitting area that showcases eccentric metal sculptures of dinosaurs and other animals. The staff are in character and even the pond's ducks have Elvis-inspired hairdos.
Peggy Sue's Dinosaur Park
Great place to eat and nice clean park to walk around in. Different dinosaur statues including a huge King Kong statue all done in [sheet metal]. This is located outside of Barstow between Barstow and Baker California. Peggy Sue's diner. Park is free to see. There is a gift shop in the diner.
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May 1st, 2012
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Comments (10)
Patricia Januszkiewicz
Thank you to the Art Collector from Gatton, Queensland! So glad you like my colorful rendition of Peggy Sue's Diner ....It's a high energy place! patricia
Patricia Januszkiewicz
Thank you Sandra for the feature in your group Memories and Nostalgia! very appreciative of the feature ... patricia
Patricia Januszkiewicz
Thank you Nadine and Bob for featuruing Peggy Sue's Diner in your group USA Artist News!
Randy Rosenberger
Patricia, I just love this trio of fun lovers, as I remember the day, when my two friends and I used to do just this! Would love to have this scene take over an entire wall in my house, like a mural! Love it! Thanks much for sharing, my friend, as this one means a lot to me and my 2 buddies, who used to do this on week ends! A total Blast from the Past for me. Love it, and thanks for the memories! fave and vote
Patricia Januszkiewicz
Thank you Randy for featuring Peggy Sue's Diner in your group Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery ... Elvis is one of the entertainers on this image ... thought you would like it! ..... patricia