Recommended books list added

Readers may note a new list on the right side of Route 66 News' home page, called "Recommended books." These are books that gave me greater insight to the Mother Road. Some are old, like Jack Rittenhouse's "A Guide Book to Highway 66," first published in 1946. Most are more recent, including the "Images of … Continue reading Recommended books list added

No sale

The eBay sale of the Thunderbird Motel neon sign, which came from a Route 66 motel in Miami, Okla., ended with a high bid of $3,850. But since it didn't meet the reserve (which remains unknown), that means no sale.

A look back at the Gillioz Theatre’s history

A professor and his students at Missouri State University performed months of research into the historic Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, Mo. The Springfield News-Leader reports that the result of that research is a 96-page book, "The Gillioz 'Theatre Beautiful': Celebrating Springfield's Theatre History, 1926-2006." The book won't be available until next month, but details on … Continue reading A look back at the Gillioz Theatre’s history

Classic humor

The Springfield Journal-Register talks to owners of the more whimsical owners of classic cars at the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Ill., including one who says he keeps a Mini Cooper in the trunk of his 1966 Mercury.

Motorcyclists’ road diary

Two buddies on motorcycles rode down Route 66 from Carthage, Mo., to New Mexico. This slideshow on YouTube shows the sights they encountered.

Albuquerque streetcar plan discussed

John at the Big Albuquerque-like Things blog attended an informational meeting about plans of using streetcars on the Duke City's streets, including Central Avenue (aka Route 66). John did a good job providing an overview of the project, including pictures from the presentation. He thinks tourists (like me) will use the streetcars to go to … Continue reading Albuquerque streetcar plan discussed