This report from the Arizona Republic does a good job of why it's important the old, abandoned gas stations are being cleaned up along old Route 66, especially in a stretch between Holbrook and Winslow. The Department of Environmental Quality program is sparking new interest in development along the Mother Road. Before, no one was willing to … Continue reading Cleaning up old Route 66
Day: September 3, 2006
Eisler Bros. store gets the Hollywood treatment
Scott Nelson and his Eisler Bros. Store on old Route 66 in Riverton, Kan., has seen some interesting visitors in the past few years. The people of Pixar Animation Studios made several visits at the store while researching Route 66 for their "Cars" movie. More tidbits about Pixar and the movie can be read in … Continue reading Eisler Bros. store gets the Hollywood treatment
Interstates hit a wall
The 50th anniversary of the U.S. interstate highway systems has been observed for a few months now. However, I've found that most media accounts of the interstate's history, impact and future have been shallow. Until now. Patrick May of the San Jose Mercury-News published a remarkably comprehensive report about the interstates' impact on California. Naturally, … Continue reading Interstates hit a wall
Pretty petrified
The Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is celebrating its centennial this year. The Arizona Republic has a story about the park's history and its magnificent scenery.