The 2008 Tour of Missouri cycling event on Sept. 8-14 will include stretches of Route 66, including the towns of Rolla, Lebanon, Springfield, St. James and St. Louis as host cities. It appears that Stage 4, which goes 105 miles from Lebanon to Rolla, makes use of the Mother Road extensively. Here's the news release … Continue reading Tour of Missouri bicycle event will include Route 66
Day: February 1, 2008
Route 66 motels make Oklahoma’s most-endangered list
For the second straight year, Preservation Oklahoma named Route 66 motels on its list of the 15 Most Endangered Historic Places, reports the Daily Oklahoman. The list is just a sample of thousands of landmarks across the state in desperate need of attention and protection, Preservation Oklahoma spokesman Mark Beutler said in a prepared statement. … Continue reading Route 66 motels make Oklahoma’s most-endangered list
Lawsuit to force demolition of El Vado is dismissed
A few weeks ago, Richard L. Gonzales filed a lawsuit to force City of Albuquerque and its Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission to issue a demolition permit for the historic El Vado Motel. Gonzales wants to raze the historic Route 66 motel so he can build luxury townhouses there, but he has been thwarted at … Continue reading Lawsuit to force demolition of El Vado is dismissed