The Creek County (Okla.) Board of Adjustment rejected Charles Elliott's request for zoning exceptions so he can host a motorcycle rally on his property off Route 66 near Depew, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. Elliott hosted one rally last year, but a second was halted by a court injunction because it violated zoning rules. … Continue reading This is a church?
Day: November 18, 2006
Media picks up on El Vado story
The Albuquerque Journal has picked up the story about owner Richard Gonzales filing an application to demolish the historic El Vado Motel. Much of the backstory has already been covered on this site. But there's this excerpt: To get the demolition permit, Gonzales will have to show the city Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission that … Continue reading Media picks up on El Vado story
Metro Diner’s last day is Nov. 26
Laurel Kane tells me that the sign on the Metro Diner at 3001 E. 11th St. in Tulsa now says its final day of business will be Sunday, Nov. 26. The Metro is going to be demolished to make way for an expansion of the University of Tulsa's entrance. The restaurant, which was built in … Continue reading Metro Diner’s last day is Nov. 26
Mater’s inspiration on TV
Rod Harsh at Route 66 TV Online compiled these two televised news reports of the gala in Galena, Kan., that displayed the 1951 International boom truck that inspired the creation of Mater in the movie "Cars." The gas station also is going to be restored into become a gift shop and tourism center by the … Continue reading Mater’s inspiration on TV
Scenes from the Mother Road 100
Somebody had a video camera at several vantage points during last weekend's Mother Road 100. For more about the ultramarathon, read these reports here and here.