“Independent America” on Route 66

This is an excerpt from the excellent 2006 documentary, "Independent America," which tells about besieged independent businesses fighting against big-box retailers. The first half of the excerpt contains a visit to Seligman, Ariz., and its Sno-Cap Drive-In and Route 66 advocate Angel Delgadillo. The second half tells about Wal-Mart's offensive ad against Flagstaff's efforts to … Continue reading “Independent America” on Route 66

The freedom to be stupid

I never thought a restaurant would be this dumb to want to alienate potential customers. But here it is, straight from the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff: Over the last two weeks, Crazy Bill's Saloon and Steak House has put up two messages on its marquee facing Route 66 that have prompted some residents to … Continue reading The freedom to be stupid

Route 66 cuisine to be at Epcot Center

Walt Disney World's Epcot Center in Florida will host the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival from Sept. 28 to Nov. 11, which will feature Oklahoma and Route 66 diner foods, according to the Journal Record, based in Oklahoma. The festival showcases no less than 25 international marketplaces featuring tapas-sized portions of regional specialty foods … Continue reading Route 66 cuisine to be at Epcot Center

Preservation video

KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City interviewed Emily Priddy of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association preservation committee and aired video from the Ray's Motel preservation project in Clinton, Okla., and the National Route 66 Festival in June. The interview was conducted live on the station's morning show a few weeks ago, and was recently posted on the … Continue reading Preservation video

Save those signs

The City of Tucumcari, N.M., is working on a new Unified Development Code for the town, reports the Quay County Sun. Among the proposals are: • Adopt a Route 66 Overlay Ordinance to protect the existing historic neon signs along Route 66. These signs can be reused and adapted to meet new businesses, instead of … Continue reading Save those signs