The 29 Palms Stage & Express - Twentynine Palms CA - Murals on Waymarking.com

This one is on the west side of Stellar Performance, 73339 29 Palms Hwy (Hwy 62) between Bullion and Pine Aves.
The mural is a tribute to John Hastie who provided public transportation to the area from 1938 to 1973. It features his first bus, a 1928 Chevrolet truck, which had seats for 12 passengers and a sturdy roof laden with cargo. There are two over-sized bus tickets that shows the stops along the route were: Riverside, Banning, Cabazon, Palm Springs Junction, Whitewater, 29 Palms Junction, Morongo, Warren Wells, Coyote Wells and 29 Palms.
The text from the mural reads:
The 29 Palms Stage & Express
John Hastie Starting in 1938, Johnnie Hastie provided public transportation to "down below." He built his first bus from a used 1928 Chevrolet truck, adding a wooden body, seats for 12 passengers, and a sturdy roof to haul cargo. For many years this unique vehicle made the daily trip over rough and sometimes washed-out roads requiring tire repairs along the way. During winter a stove onboard provided warmth from wood that his passengers had gathered.
When tires and gas were rationed during World War II, Johnnie filled endless shopping requests in Banning, hauling everything from ladies' dresses to restaurant and mining supplies, and even live chickens. He also served as a courier for local businesses until the first bank opened here.
When Johnnie retired in 1973 he had driven over seven million accident-free miles leaving behind a legacy of dependable public transportation and extraordinary personal service to 29 Palms residents.

City: Twentynine Palms Location Name: Superior Automotive, 73339 29 Palms Highway Artist: Tim O'Connor Date: Feb 15, 1997 Media: Paint on concrete block wall Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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