Conoco Station

When it opened in April of 1936 it had cost $36,000 to
construct the Conoco "Tower Station" and U Drop Inn.

The U Drop Inn was once called "The Swankiest of the Swank
eating places". At the time of it's opening it was the only Cafe

within a 100 miles of Shamrock. It was known for it's low

priced and tasty "Home Cooking".

After the decommissioning of Route 66 in 1984 the Tower
saw a decline in traffic and gradually fell into disrepair. The

station was officially closed in 1997.

In 2000 with a $1.7 Million grant, the City of Shamrock
began a restoration of the station and Inn. They were both

restored to their 1940's Art Deco style glory, including the

light Pink concrete, Green trim, and neon accents. Restoration

was completed in 2003. The Tower / Inn are listed on the

National Register of Historic Places. The Texas Historical

Commission has called the Tower "One of the most impressive

examples of Route 66 architecture". The Tower / Inn are

owned by the City of Shamrock, Texas and serves as the

Chamber of Commerce office.