Erik Siemers of the Albuquerque Journal takes a look at Route 66 in the Duke City as the highway is about to mark its 80th anniversary. It's an interesting overview of what the Mother Road once was, what it is, and what to do in the future to keep it around. Recommended reading.
Day: February 21, 2006
Route 66 town may soon vanish
It's not often that a town on Route 66 disappears. It's my understanding that the always-tiny Mojave Desert settlement of Cadiz, Calif., lost its post office a few years ago after the village's population dwindled virtually to nothing. And there's the sad saga of Times Beach, Mo. But it looks like the modest Route 66 … Continue reading Route 66 town may soon vanish
Big Vess bottle will be preserved
An area north of downtown St. Louis is set to be redeveloped as a residential and entertainment district, called the Gateway Village and the Bottle District. The good news, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, is that the 30-foot-tall Vess bottle in that area, a landmark on Route 66 since 1991 after years in storage, … Continue reading Big Vess bottle will be preserved
Pain Walker makes it to Albuquerque
Here's what it says today on Dennis Kinch's Web site: Dennis has made it to Albuquerque, New Mexico! We know there are a number of you in New Mexico on Route 66 or Highway 40 out there who've been following his progress. If you are eager to catch up with him, you will get your … Continue reading Pain Walker makes it to Albuquerque
Aves’ American road trip
CaliAves of the Aves Takes on California blog is going to take a road trip in the next couple weeks, with some of it on Route 66. She seems to have the right mind-set for it: I firmly believe that at some point in every person's life, they should take a road trip. A serious … Continue reading Aves’ American road trip
The Lope’s journey on outer L.A.
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog continues his trip on Route 66 through the eastern Los Angeles area. He snaps scenes at Route 66 Memories, the Magic Lamp Inn restaurant, the Golden Spur restaurant, the Palm Tropics Motel, The Hat restaurant, the endangered Rod's Grill, the Whistle Stop toy train shop and others.
Fire forces evacuations at Gallup motel
The Gallup Independent reports that a fire in a pool house of the America's Best Value Inn & Suites on Route 66 in Gallup, N.M., forced evacuations. Heat from the fire slightly damaged the recently remodeled motel, but no structural damage occurred.
Chow down in the Duke City
Eckleburg + Grumblecake, contributors to the Duke City Fix blog based in Albuquerque, announced they have launched their Web site of restaurant reviews along the city's Central Avenue, aka Route 66. It's called I8Route66, and they say they'll post their first reviews of Albuquerque's Mother Road eateries shortly. Readers here who plan to attend the … Continue reading Chow down in the Duke City
Missouri town will get new interchange
This article from the Joplin Globe tells about a new interchange that will be constructed at Missouri 249 and Missouri 171 west of the Route 66 town of Carterville, Mo. I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, the change is supposed to direct more traffic to city limits. On the other hand, it … Continue reading Missouri town will get new interchange