“Food, Fuel and Fizz” , the slogan of an interesting landmark on Route 66. This building, Pop’s, is a unique stop on Route 66. It has had a positive impact on me and how I view architectures impact on the ambiance of places. While a gas station/restaurant may seem like a weird building to be significant I have spent many summer nights there with friends and family. The modern design of the building was fascinating and eye catching, especially being from Edmond, Oklahoma. There are not many modern buildings in Edmond. “Pops” is a very unique stop on Route 66, while the outside of the building as a modern look and two walls made completely of glass the inside brings you back to a time when Route 66 was popular and well traveled. The building and ambiance always reminded me of the Cars movie I loved as a kid. Inside they have restaurant booths and serve the typical diner food like burgers and milkshakes. Another fun part of the building is the front glass wall is made up of shelves that are lined with colored soda bottles, which brings an artistic aspect to the building. One of the most unique parts of the Pops experience is the soda, outside there is a gigantic LED soda bottle, while inside you can find just about any flavor of soda. Pops is known for have outlandish flavors of soda such as dog drool, bacon or ranch flavors.
This place influenced me in a positive way because it sparked an interest of how architecture can affect the ambiance and experiences we have in buildings. This was the first experience I had where I saw that the entire building contributed to the experience people had here. Additionally, I have spent many family nights playing outside in their court yard after we got sodas with my cousins or setting outside drinking sodas with my friends on a cool summer night. Pops brings a special nostalgia to Route 66 and to the people who pass through its doors. The building represents the previous hustle and bustle that was once Route 66. It brings you back and allows you to see what it might have been like. I would recommend anyone near by stop in to see the unique architecture, design, and atmosphere that is Pops, and don’t forget to try a new flavor of soda while you’re there.
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