The saga of the Eagle Hotel

The Chicago Tribune has just published an exemplary article about Bill Scales' efforts to renovate the historic Eagle Hotel on Route 66 in Wilmington, Ill., and the city's growing impatience over the long-delayed project. Check it out.

Mustang event takes place partly on Mother Road

The Mustang Club of America will hold its 2009 Mustangs Across America 45th Anniversary Drive on a large chunk of Route 66. The event runs from April 10-19, 2009, starting in Las Vegas and going east. The trip will take Route 66 through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and part of Oklahoma. According to the club: … Continue reading Mustang event takes place partly on Mother Road

Airstream Ranch ordered removed

County officials in Dover, Fla., on Friday ordered the Airsteam Ranch sculpture -- which is 7 1/2 Airstream trailers planted into the ground along Interstate 4 -- dismantled within 30 days for violating zoning and other regulations, reported the St. Petersburg Times. Airstream Ranch was directly inspired by Cadillac Ranch on Route 66 west of … Continue reading Airstream Ranch ordered removed