Photographed in Hackberry, Arizona, this image features the iconic Hackberry General Store, one of the most beloved destinations along Route 66. Once a working gas stop in the 1930s, it now serves as a living museum — packed with antique pumps, weathered signs, and rusting cars that embody the spirit of the highway.
Created using the wet plate collodion process, the photograph records every detail of the store’s wood grain, enamel signage, and aged metal with extraordinary tonal depth. The hand-crafted glass plate captures both the store’s physical presence and the feeling of stepping back into another time.
Part of the NomadType Route 66 series, Hackberry General Store celebrates the places that keep the Mother Road alive through authenticity and care — reminders that history doesn’t have to be polished to endure.
Photographed in Hackberry, Arizona, this image features the iconic Hackberry General Store, one of the most beloved destinations along Route 66. Once a working gas stop in the 1930s, it now serves as a living museum — packed with antique pumps, weathered signs, and rusting cars that embody the spirit of the highway.
Created using the wet plate collodion process, the photograph records every detail of the store’s wood grain, enamel signage, and aged metal with extraordinary tonal depth. The hand-crafted glass plate captures both the store’s physical presence and the feeling of stepping back into another time.
Part of the NomadType Route 66 series, Hackberry General Store celebrates the places that keep the Mother Road alive through authenticity and care — reminders that history doesn’t have to be polished to endure.
