Modern Restrooms on Route 66 Endee New Mexico Photo Original Wall Art Photo Unframed Decor Bathroom Restroom Toilet Water Closet Art Print

Driving west on a forgotten stretch of Route 66, I was chasing the ghosts of the past. I'd ventured out from Glenrio and found myself surrounded by the vast, empty plains of New Mexico, heading toward a forgotten spot on the map: Endee. Once a bustling little pit stop along the Mother Road, Endee was now a shadow of itself—a true ghost town. The allure of its desolation pulled me in, reminding me of the countless travelers who had come before, and the hopes and dreams left behind.

After a few miles, I spotted the last remnant of Endee, standing stubbornly against the open sky: a small structure labeled "MODERN REST ROOMS." I had to chuckle. These "modern" restrooms were anything but—crumbling walls, a sagging roof, and weather-worn lettering that told tales of a time when this stop had been a symbol of progress. In the 1920s and ‘30s, a roadside restroom would have been a luxury for weary travelers. Today, it was a testament to the changing definition of “modern.”

I parked my Jeep, stepping out onto the dusty earth. The cool October breeze carried the scent of desert sage and mesquite. It whistled through the open plains, brushing against the few spindly bushes and skeletal remains of long-dead trees, a reminder of the harshness of life out here.

The structure itself was barely holding on, just like Endee. In its heyday, this town had been a place for travelers to rest and refuel, an oasis in the vast emptiness of eastern New Mexico. But as the interstate replaced the Mother Road, Endee slowly faded into obscurity, leaving behind little but this ghostly bathroom and a few scattered memories.

I lifted my camera, framing the restrooms against the stark desert landscape. The early afternoon sun cast a shadow from what was left of the roof, with several cracks letting light pass through. Behind, the open sky was dotted with fluffy white clouds drifting lazily, oblivious to the stillness below.

It was quiet. No cars, no voices—just the sound of the wind rustling through the dry grass. I imagined travelers from long ago, stopping here, marveling at the “modern” facilities, grateful for the small comforts as they continued their journey westward.

Standing there in Endee, surrounded by remnants of a bygone era, I felt a profound connection to the past. This abandoned restroom wasn’t just a building; it was a monument to the travelers who braved the open road, to the spirit of exploration, and to the relentless march of time. The Mother Road may have been replaced, but places like Endee still lingered, quietly whispering their stories to anyone willing to listen.

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