Some updated pictures from Picacho Peak thanks to a NF friend

Could be the last NF sign standing

Starting to show age, just a matter of time

Brick facade falling off

The red Naugahyde seats, supposed to be up-scale

Wait station, looks like the ceiling is starting to leak

So many memories, soon to be forgotten, many thanks to Bill for sharing.

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  1. AnonymousMay 2, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    I can report that the Loveland, CO location is still standing near I-25 and the Johnson's Corner truck stop. It has a yellow roof now, but is still easily identifiable as a former NF by the distinctive external architecture, including the structure that once covered the gas pumps. Last time I looked, it was was occupied by an engineering firm or something like that. No idea how much the interior has been remodeled. There is also a former Stuckey's site further north on I-25. All that is left of the Stuckey's is a little concrete in the ground.

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    1. Mr. H.June 1, 2016 at 2:56 PM

      I ate at the Loveland location several times as a boy. I sure remember that bee hive in the glass! I also remember the Stuckey's growing up, too.

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  2. KSLongriderJune 17, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    That site has been used by a number of business operations over the years and has undergone extensive interior changes. At one point it was a Western Wear store. I was last in the building 7 or 8 years ago and it was in very good repair.

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  3. Doktor Frank DoeNovember 5, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    Sadly the Picacho Peak location has finally succumbed to what might possibly be termites and collapsed. I have photos if you can provide me an upload address. drfd@live.com

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  4. AnonymousApril 26, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    I have a new (final?) photo to post. Can't remember how I sent the last (above) set...

    Bill

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  5. AnonymousApril 26, 2016 at 3:02 PM

    Re: My last comment, please email me at n7ygu@arrl.net.

    Thanks!

    Bill

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2024 at 9:27 PM

    My Grandpa worked and lived there

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