The Lincoln (Ill.) Courier published a fascinating article about the Lincoln library's research into the 1928 Bunion Derby, the transcontinental footrace that went the length of Route 66. Oklahoma native Andy Payne, a previously unheralded runner, bested the talented field and took home a $25,000 prize. The library used Geoff Williams' excellent book, "C.C. Pyle's … Continue reading Andy Payne ran here
Day: January 4, 2008
Update on Tulsa Route 66 projects
A Route 66er in Tulsa forwarded me a status report, dated Dec. 31, from Tulsa city employee Dennis Whitaker about the county's Route 66 projects. Most of the projects are being funded by a Vision 2025 sales tax. As you will see, several of the Route 66 projects are slated to be finished by summer. … Continue reading Update on Tulsa Route 66 projects