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Trail of the Ancients
500 W. Santa Fe Avenue at Iron Ave
Grants, New Mexico - 1956
Uranium Capital of the World
Grants first telephone office, Photo by Marvel Prestridge. Courtesy Patricia McClure.
Campbell's Chevron Service Station
AT 7-4752
June 1929 Grant, New Mexico gets its first telephone office.
Caption from back: Mountain States Telephone Picnic June 1929 (Transportation furnished by Breece Lumber Company.)
Photo by Marvel Prestridge. Courtesy Patricia McClure.
Trail of the Ancients
500 W. Santa Fe Avenue
& Fifth Street
Grants, New Mexico - 1946
Carrot Capital of the World
Inland Utilities Co.
Courtesy, Cibola County Historical Musem
Grants, New Mexico - 1947
Carrot Capital of the World
Inland Utilities Co.
Courtesy, La Jean Greeson
Grants, New Mexico - 1947
Carrot Capital of the World
continental divide electric Cooperative Inc.
Photo by, Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Inc.
Grants, New Mexico - 1973
Uranium Capital of the World
1973 This is Grants ad for Grants Chamber of Commerce
Grants Chamber of Commerce.
Photo Courtesy, La Jean Greeson
Grants, New Mexico - 1965
Uranium Capital of the World
chamber of commerce
Grants Chamber of Commerce.
Photo Courtesy, Jonnie Head
Grants, New Mexico - c. 2000
CITY OF SPIRIT
RIVERWALK pARK
Trail of the Ancients
519 W. Santa Fe Avenue
Grants, New Mexico - 1956
Uranium Capital of the World
Grants Builders Supply
Emerson World's First 5-way Portable 5-Way Portable TV-Phonoradio Entertainer Ad from the ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL, October 2, 1956. Grants Builders Supply is listed as an Emerson Dealer
Grants, New Mexico - 1945
Carrot Capital of the World
Grants Building & Supply Co.
Trail of the Ancients
519 W. Santa Fe Avenue
Grants, New Mexico - 1956
Uranium Capital of the World
Uranium Cafe Sign Blade - 1956
“Men walking outside Uranium Cafe, Grants, New Mexico, 1956 (Photo by J.R. Eyerman/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)”
Uranium Cafe
Eugene Woo
AT 7-4456
In 1956 Eugene Woo opens a cafe located at 519 W. Santa Fe Ave (W. Highway 66). The cafe is to be named after Grants, New Mexico's booming industry of uranium mining, when uranium was found by local Navajo sheepherder Paddy Martinez in 1950. So, in honor of the industry the cafe became known as the Uranium Cafe. The cafe is to serve Chinese - American Foods.
More Uranium Ore at Uranium Cafe 1956
Displaying of Uranium Ore at Uranium Cafe 1956
Matchbook Cover Uranium Cafe 1956
1956 Moutain Bell phone directory White Page listing for Uranium Cafe. Grants, New Mexico.
Grants, New Mexico - 1958
Uranium Capital of the World
1958 This is Grants ad for Uranium Cafe
page 6, This is Grants 1958 Photo Courtesy, Patricia McClure
Photos from The Vault of the Atomic Space Age
Grants, New Mexico - 1964
Uranium Capital of the World
1964 Grants High School "Pirates Ahoy" Sponsor ad for Uranium Cafe, on Highway 66 in Grants, New Mexico.
Grants, New Mexico - 1966
Uranium Capital of the World
1966 Moutain Bell phone directory Yellow Page listing for Uranium Cafe. Grants, New Mexico.
Yellow Page, Uranium Cafe 1966. Photo Courtesy, LaJean Greeson
Grants, New Mexico - 1968
Uranium Capital of the World
Uranium Cafe
Eugene Woo - Yee Kwong
ATwater 7-4456
1968 Mountain States phone directory Yellow Pages ad Uranium Cafe. Grants, New Mexico.
Yellow Page, Uranium Cafe 1968. Photo Courtesy, LaJean Greeson
Grants, New Mexico - 1969
Uranium Capital of the World
1964 Grants High School "Pirates Ahoy" Sponsor ad for Uranium Cafe, on Highway 66 in Grants, New Mexico.
Grants, New Mexico - 1979
Uranium Capital of the World
Street view of the Grants Motels sign blade on Santa Fe Ave. (Historic Route 66) 1995-1996 Photo by Giles Bassingnac - gettyimages
In 1979 the Uranium Cafe changes from Chinese, American and Mexican Foods to serving Mexican Foods.
During the same year the new owners of the Uranium Cafe leases the cafe from Eugene Woo. The cafe is now the Uranium Cafe "Dos Panchos" located on Route 66 in Grants, New Mexico
Photo Courtesy, James Woo
Grants, New Mexico - 1979
Uranium Capital of the World
©2007 Jerry McClanahan
The Uranium Café, 519 West Santa Fe Avenue,
Grants, New Mexico, 1983. Opened by Eugene Woo in 1956, the Uranium Café was named after the discovery of uranium in Grants in 1950. Today, it remains open for business and continues to serve
"starving" customers a menu of Mexican food.
©2007 Jerry McClanahan
Uranium Cafe
Dos Panchos
Home of the "Eat it and it's Free" Yellowcake Pancakes
ATwater 7-4456
Sometime during 1979 the Uranium Cafe reopens as Dos Panchos. The cafe served traditional Mexican Foods.
Grants, New Mexico - 1983
Uranium Capital of the World
In 1983 the Uranium Cafe closed its doors after 27 years of continuous service as the uranium mining industry comes to an end here in Grants, New Mexico.
©2007 Jerry McClanahan
Grants, New Mexico - 1987
Uranium Capital of the World
In 1983 the Uranium Cafe closed its doors after 27 years of continuous service as the uranium mining industry comes to an end here in Grants, New Mexico.
Grants, New Mexico - 1988
Uranium Capital of the World
Uranium Cafe
Golden 50's Cafe
ATwater 7-4456
George & Sally Clark
In 1988 after 5 years since Uranium Cafe closed its doors, George & Sally Clark reopens the Uranium Cafe under the new name of Golden 50's Cafe, located on Historic Route 66, in Grants, New Mexico. During the remodel before opening a 55 Chevy Bel-Air back end was installed in the diner, utilizing the trunk as a salad bar. The cafe served Italian & American Dishes.
Gateway to the Lavaland
Grants, New Mexico - 2003
Gateway to the Lavaland
Grants, New Mexico - 2004
In 2004 Golden 50's Cafe closes after 16 years of service on Historic U.S. Route 66 in Grants, New Mexico and the surrounding areas of Cibola County
Gateway to the Lavaland
Grants, New Mexico - 2005
Uranium Cafe Exterior - Five Brother's Uranium Cafe, Photo by Lou Coony
Five Brothers Uranium Cafe Hours
Five Brother's
Uranium Cafe
Roselinda Stewart
(505) 285-4550
In September of 2004 after the closing of the Uranium Cafe - Golden 50's Cafe located on Historic Route 66 in Grants, New Mexico. The Uranium Cafe's previous owner decided to sell the cafe after a divorce.
In March of 2005 the Grants landmark Uranium Cafe has reopened under ownership by Rosalinda Stewart and has named the cafe as Five Brother's Uranium Cafe, as a tribute to her five sons who help with the business. The Cafe will serve American & Mexican Foods using family recipes for the menu.
"The signature burger of the cafe is the "Five Brothers Burger" the 2lb hamburger which became a hit, this burger was big enough to split with 3-4 persons. As an added bonus Five Brothers will also be serving Route 66 Root Beer, as a fitting tribute to Historic U.S. Route 66, Grants, New Mexico
Gateway to the Lavaland
Grants, New Mexico - 2006
Gateway to the Lavaland
Grants, New Mexico - 2007
Uranium Cafe Sign Blade.
Photo by, LaJean Greeson - June 29, 2007
Uranium Cafe Exterior.
Photo by, LaJean Greeson - June 29, 2007
City of Spirit
Grants, New Mexico - 2009
Five Brother's
Uranium Cafe
Uranium Cafe Exterior.
Photo by Ethan Kan - September 17, 2009
City of Spirit
Grants, New Mexico - 2010
Five Brother's
Uranium Cafe
In 2010 Five Brother's Uranium Cafe closes and a For Sale sign is up in the window.
Uranium Cafe For Sale Sign in window.
Photo by Kandy, February 2, 2010
City of Spirit
Grants, New Mexico - 2011
©Photo by Wil Rohan , August 17, 2011
In August 2011, Nana's Cafe repaints the exterior of the Uranium Cafe.
Uranium Cafe Blade Sign - 08/01/2011.
Photo by Wm Breiland
City of Spirit
Grants, New Mexico - 2012
Nana's Cafe Exterior - July 21, 2012.
Photo by Frank Romero.
Nana's Cafe Exterior - 08/24/2012.
Photo by Pam
Badland's Burgers Photo by Gary Epperson, 10/11/2012
Badland's Burgers & Tortas Hours
Badland's Burgers & Tortas 2
Uranium Cafe
Home of the Millie Burger
Daniel Chavez (Owner) & Alfredo Garza (Partner)
(505) 287-5557
On July 4, 2012, Badland's opened its new location in the former Uranium Cafe. The restaurant will continue to serve its menu from its former location in the old Maverik Country Store building.
Nana's Cafe Exterior - 08/24/2012.
Photo by Pam
1020 E. Santa Fe Avenue
at Halsey Street
City of Spirit
Grants, New Mexico - 2013
On July 4, 2012, Badland's opened its new location in the former Uranium Cafe. The restaurant will continue to serve its menu from its former location in the old Maverik Country Store building.
Bandland's Burger Exterior.
Photo By Gil Garduno - October 26, 2013
Nana's Cafe Exterior - 08/24/2012.
Photo by Pam
Badland's Burgers "The Millie Burger" Photo by Gil Garduno - October 26, 2013
Millie Burger
Rt. 66 Mushroom Swiss Burger
Badland's Burgers "Route 66 Mushroom Swiss Burger". Photo By Gil Garduno - October 26, 2013
Frito Pie Supreme
Badland's Burgers "Fito Pie Supreme".
Photo By Gil Garduno - October 26, 2013
Badland's Burgers Exterior.
Photo by, Phil W. November 11, 2013
City of Spirit
Grants, New Mexico - 2014
Photo by Vagabondsforamonth - May 17, 2014
Photo by Vagabondsforamonth - May 17, 2014
Photo by Vagabondsforamonth - May 17, 2014
Gateway to the Lavaland
Grants, New Mexico - 2015
Badland's Burger & Tortas (Uranium Cafe) Closes
The Grants landmark Uranium Cafe closes once again after 59 years of serving western Valencia County and its latter Cibola County. Of its owners through the course of time no matter how many names changes, one thing has always remained is the respect of keeping the name on the Uranium Cafe sign blade as well as the Cafe letters and neon design. The Uranium Cafe sign blade is one of the many neon signs along the Historic Route 66 in Grants, New Mexico that deserves preservation and restoration to honor our once booming industry of uranium.
Trail of the Ancients
520 W. Santa Fe Avenue
Grants, New Mexico - 1956
Uranium Capital of the World
Save Way Grocery & Market
AT 7-4863
Trail of the Ancients
523 W. Santa Fe Avenue
Grants, New Mexico - c. 1940
Carrot Capital of the U.S.
United States Postal Service 2
Post Master -
287-3829
287-4222
Trail of the Ancients
523 W. Santa Fe Avenue
Grants, New Mexico - 1966
Uranium Capital of the World
Cooks Paint & Hardware
Al Cook
287-3829
287-4222
1966 Mountain States phone directory Yellow Pages ad Cook's Paint & Hardware. Grants, New Mexico.
1966 Mountain States phone directory White Page Listing for Cook's Paint & Hardware. Grants, New Mexico.
Trail of the Ancients
523 W. Santa Fe Avenue
Grants, New Mexico - 1966
Uranium Capital of the World
L AND G HOME FURNISHING
-
287-4618
1966 Mountain States phone directory Yellow Pages ad L and G Home Furnishing. Grants, New Mexico.
1966 Mountain States phone directory White Page Listing for L and G Home Furnishing. Grants, New Mexico.
Grants, New Mexico - 1972
Uranium Capital of the World
L AND G HOME FURNISHING
-
287-4618
1972 Grants High School "Pirates Ahoy! sponsor ad for L and G Home Furnishings. Grants, New Mexico
This Is Grants/Milan New Mexico
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