Countryside, Ill., has big plans for the future -- a mixed-use town center along LaGrange Road, aka Route 66. From the Suburban Life News: Located on historic Route 66, the new center will be surrounded by pedestrian sidewalks along the new streetscape of La Grange Road. The Town Center will serve as a gateway to … Continue reading Countryside to develop town center
Day: August 1, 2008
Rod’s Grill continues to take a stand
The Arcadia (Calif.) Weekly has a follow-up story about the saga between Rod's Grill, a longtime Route 66 restaurant in Arcadia, and a nearby Mercedes-Benz dealership that wants the property for an expansion. Rusnak Mercedes-Benz wanted the city to seize Rod's Grill. The owner of the restaurant has refused to negotiate with the city "on … Continue reading Rod’s Grill continues to take a stand
The story of Budville, Part 2
This is the second part of the history of Budville, N.M., published in the Valencia County News-Bulletin. The second installment focuses on the sensational trial of the man accused of killing Budville trading post owner Bud Rice and Rice's part-time employee. It's a extremely well-written account, and you'll find there aren't a lot of white … Continue reading The story of Budville, Part 2
Tallest mural on Route 66?
I'm a bit dubious about the claims being made in Davenport, Okla. But regardless, the new, 32-foot-tall mural at Main and Broadway streets there is impressive. It was painted by Palmer Studios Inc. From the Shawnee News-Star: The painting, on the outside south wall of the building, depicts a handful of images related to Davenport’s … Continue reading Tallest mural on Route 66?