Historic Gas Station Reopens
County boasts longest stretch of historic Route 66From Staff Reports
Victor Valley Daily Press
AMBOY — A historic landmark has reopened for business on the Historic Route 66.
Beginning this week, travelers can once again enjoy stopping at Roy’s Gas Station, which reopened at the intersection of Route 66 and Amboy Road in the community of Amboy.
San Bernardino County boasts the longest uninterrupted stretch of Route 66 in the nation.
The grand opening of the historic gas station came just in time to serve cold drinks and gasoline to thousands of motorcycle riders on their way to the 26th annual Laughlin River Run.
The office of San Bernardino County 1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt recently assisted the facility in cutting through red tape to help it reopen, said spokesman David Zook.
“I’m happy to see this historic landmark reopened,” said Mitzelfelt. “Roy’s will provide a much-needed rest stop for travelers on Route 66.”
The gas station’s owner, Albert Okura, who also owns the successful Juan Pollo fast-food chain, purchased the town in 2005 and has been working to renovate and reopen Roy’s Gas Station. He also has plans to open a cafe and mini-mart at the same location.
