Photographed in Seligman, Arizona, this image looks past the Supai Motel sign toward the stretch of Route 66 that disappears into the desert horizon. Once a busy thoroughfare for travelers heading west, this scene now stands quiet — a reminder of how time slowed when the interstate bypassed the town.
Created with the wet plate collodion process, the photograph preserves the road’s fading paint, the glow of the motel’s classic sign, and the depth of sky that has witnessed generations of travelers. The silver tones and fine surface detail give the image a timeless, tactile quality that matches the history it represents.
Part of the NomadType Route 66 series, Supai Motel & Route 66 tells the story of endurance — of small towns that remain open, welcoming, and full of character long after the main traffic moved on.
Photographed in Seligman, Arizona, this image looks past the Supai Motel sign toward the stretch of Route 66 that disappears into the desert horizon. Once a busy thoroughfare for travelers heading west, this scene now stands quiet — a reminder of how time slowed when the interstate bypassed the town.
Created with the wet plate collodion process, the photograph preserves the road’s fading paint, the glow of the motel’s classic sign, and the depth of sky that has witnessed generations of travelers. The silver tones and fine surface detail give the image a timeless, tactile quality that matches the history it represents.
Part of the NomadType Route 66 series, Supai Motel & Route 66 tells the story of endurance — of small towns that remain open, welcoming, and full of character long after the main traffic moved on.
