Old Potapov Service Station buildings are razed

The Victorville (Calif.) Daily Press reports that the stone buildings that once were Potapov's Service Station and Auto Court on Route 66 in Oro Grande were torn down Monday. “The only option I had was to tear them down, in my mind, because what are you going to do, a tourist spectacle? It’s not safe,” … Continue reading Old Potapov Service Station buildings are razed

Another delay

The City of Albuquerque has requested another deferral on whether to again designate El Vado Motel as a city landmark, and the owner has agreed to another 30-day delay, according to Maryellen Hennessy, senior planner with the Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission. The LUCC was supposed to decide this on Wednesday. It now looks like … Continue reading Another delay

Flooding on Missouri 66

If you're driving on Route 66 through southwest Missouri, you may encounter this. The flooding on the Mother Road, shown in a photo by Route66TVOnline.com near Carterville on Saturday, receded over time. But it's raining again today, and that area is highly susceptible for additional flooding after eight-plus inches of rain fell on parts of … Continue reading Flooding on Missouri 66