Exit 262 of Highway 17, the Black Canyon Freeway between Phoenix and Flagstaff, leads into Cordes Junction. The little Texaco station in Cordes Junction is a familiar road-sign to residents and visitors. To anybody calling for directions, it has been, 'turn left at the Texaco'. It came as a surprise to see it closed for business.
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This backhoe operator performs amazing gymnastics with his machine, to dismantle part of the roof structure.
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A few days later only the roof remains.
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