No need to call Homeland Security, it was Cuba, Missouri, the Route 66 Mural City, 75 miles southwest of St. Louis, along I-44 and Route 66. The town was founded in 1857 and named Cuba by the citizens to show sympathy for the island of Cuba back then was under the oppression of Spain. 
Cuba was a farming community and railroad shipping point. The area was famous for apples and barrels during the period from 1895 to 1920. Today Cuba is well known for its 12 murals that attracted attention internationally. The town celebrates its Route 66 heritage and is a charming small town that has much to offer to travelers and a must stop for delicious home cooking and to experience a moment of living in another era.
The building above was a cottage style filling station built in 1932. In 1968, it was converted to an office for an oil company. The mural shows the Wagon Wheel Motel (left painting), one of the motor courts that lined Route 66 during the hey-day of the Mother Road.In Cuba, Missouri, even the electrical box at the intersection (photo below) got decorated with beautiful paintings. Please check back for additional posting of photos of the other 11 murals and more about Route 66 Missouri.
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If you are interested in more information and photos of the Cuba Mural Project, visit wwwcubamomurals.com to see the website and blog about beautification in Cuba.
We love it when folks visit our town and enjoy the murals. You can comment on our blogs and email the Viva Cuba beautification organization through our website.
Is it possible to use your photo with the American flag on the cubamomurals.com website blog? The blog will be about your trip through Cuba and how others see us. There will be a link to your blog.
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