"Wow!" "Look at that!" I called to the Old Salt.
It wasn't long before we were headed in that direction.
While that big red steer was what I was headed for I could not help but wonder who would place a building so close to the railroad tracks, that were obviously still in use.
Here it is up close. The big red steer I had seen from the other side of the fence.
But, I was dying to know what is the story behind this Bunyanesque steer.
When we walked to the front of the building we discovered it had once been a small restaurant. The menu boards were still there along with a few picnic tables but the building was empty. The sign that would have given me the name of the place was gone.
Next door was a large building that contained the Steer In RV Storage Business. Could the restaurant also have been called the Steer Inn.?
I am linking this post to Ruby Tuesday and Rednesday.
I am linking this post to Ruby Tuesday and Rednesday.
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We have a steak house here in Lubbock that has the big steer out front, very much like your photos.
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Yes, we have enjoyed the canned biscuit donuts for years, too. In fact, in a post just below my current one is a photo of some biscuit donuts that my 8 yr. old grandgirl emailed photos of..:))
That reminds me of how Route 66 used to be. Great find for Ruby Tuesday and Rednesday.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots for Ruby Tuesday! I'm a new follower from the HOP. Feel free to visit me here: http://emptynest1.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteHa ha -- there's a big giant chicken in a field we drive by here in Eugene. It used to be on a restaurant we went to back in the day. I don't know the story of why it's where it is -- not on the location of the restaurant.
ReplyDeleteIt was used by a restaurant for many years. We had one around here but they closed down. It makes for a nice feature on red day.
ReplyDeleteI adore that red barn....loving the cow,,LOL
ReplyDeleteVery interesting story. I love how the steer has almost a "baby" look to his face. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Nan
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame that restaurant is no longer in business, because I love the look of it, but I would be afraid to eat there because of how close those train tracks are!
ReplyDeleteHappy REDnesday and Happy Thanksgiving!
Carol
What a fun post! I'm so glad you stopped but too bad the restaurant is long gone. Love the "Steer In."
ReplyDeleteGreat pic for Rednesday! Love the Cow! Have a Happy Thanks!
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