Photographed in Seligman, Arizona, this image captures the storefront of Angel’s Barber Shop, better known as Angel’s Place. Angel Delgadillo, often called The Barber of Route 66, was one of the first to fight for the preservation of the historic highway after it was bypassed in the 1970s. His shop became a gathering point for travelers, dreamers, and anyone chasing a piece of old America.
Created using the wet plate collodion process, this photograph preserves the textures and light of the small-town storefront — the hand-painted signs, the reflection in the glass, and the worn wood that has welcomed visitors from around the world.
Part of the NomadType Route 66 series, Angel’s Place — The Barber of Route 66 stands as a tribute to the people who gave the highway its heart. The photograph honors both a man and a moment — when pride, humor, and hospitality kept a town alive.
Photographed in Seligman, Arizona, this image captures the storefront of Angel’s Barber Shop, better known as Angel’s Place. Angel Delgadillo, often called The Barber of Route 66, was one of the first to fight for the preservation of the historic highway after it was bypassed in the 1970s. His shop became a gathering point for travelers, dreamers, and anyone chasing a piece of old America.
Created using the wet plate collodion process, this photograph preserves the textures and light of the small-town storefront — the hand-painted signs, the reflection in the glass, and the worn wood that has welcomed visitors from around the world.
Part of the NomadType Route 66 series, Angel’s Place — The Barber of Route 66 stands as a tribute to the people who gave the highway its heart. The photograph honors both a man and a moment — when pride, humor, and hospitality kept a town alive.
