Barring a "small miracle," the Route 66 Pulse newspaper will cease publication after its current issue. Early Friday, I received an e-mail from Bob "Crocodile" Lile, president of the Old Route 66 Association of Texas and a frequent contributor to the Pulse, that spilled the news: Sadly, advertising revenue and subscriptions have not kept pace … Continue reading Route 66 Pulse flatlining
Day: August 15, 2008
A closer look at the Arroyo Seco
Jay Fisher of the New York Times' Automotive section takes a closer look at the curiosity that is the Pasadena Freeway, also known as the Arroyo Seco Parkway. It is California's first freeway, and it remains a prominent alignment of Route 66. And though it is still a freeway, it certainly does not resemble one … Continue reading A closer look at the Arroyo Seco
Movie’s setting is on Route 66
This sounds promising. A movie starring Renee Zellweger, "My One and Only," is at least partially set on Route 66, according to the Mountain View Telegraph in New Mexico. The movie, set in 1953, is based on the early life of actor George Hamilton, on the road with his mother and brother. Zellweger, as glamorous … Continue reading Movie’s setting is on Route 66
Kitschy restaurant in Amarillo reopens
Although it's no longer on Route 66, it was with sadness when it was reported last spring that the Beef Burger Barrel in Amarillo, Texas, was going to close after more than 50 years. Apparently reports of the uniquely shaped restaurant's demise were premature. According to the Austin American-Statesman, David White reopened the restaurant after … Continue reading Kitschy restaurant in Amarillo reopens
Williams in the spotlight
It's not often that a small Route 66 town gets prominent ink from two large daily newspapers in one day. But here it is, with Williams, Ariz., in the spotlight. First, the Arizona Republic is previewing the town's Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival this weekend. It's co-sponsored by the chamber of commerce and … Continue reading Williams in the spotlight