Dairy Boy Ice Cream Sign on Rt. 66 in El Reno, Oklahoma

by John Margolies

This stunning picture features a nostalgic throwback to the classic signs of the 1950s from the Dairy Boy Ice Cream & Smokee Burger sign found on Historic Route 66 in El Reno, Oklahoma. Taken with the backdrop of a cloudless blue sky, this iconic image has been captured by famed architectural historian John Margolies. In this high contrast photo, you can see a playful mascot happily embracing a giant soft serve ice cream cone.

Framed by a trapezoid shape background and a star burst light, along with vintage font, this photo is sure to become a focal point for any retro kitchen, game room, diner style restaurant, or Route 66 memorabilia art gallery.