The long-closed Joliet Correctional Center just off Route 66 in Joliet, Ill., may be turned into a commercial project that caters mostly to tourists, reports the Herald-News. Discussions are in an early stage, but ideas include the creation of a museum or other venue that would invite tourists into the old prison on Collins Street. … Continue reading Old Joliet prison may be turned into tourism center
Day: August 28, 2008
Season Two of “Route 66” series coming in October
The complete second season of the original "Route 66" television drama, co-starring George Maharis and Martin Milner, will be released on DVD on Oct. 21 by Infinity/Roxbury. The DVD set will contain all 32 of that season's episodes. It will be digitally remastered in the original 4:3 aspect ratio for the picture. Suggested retail price … Continue reading Season Two of “Route 66” series coming in October
“Reservation Road”
It should be noted that Route 66 goes into what once was called Indian Territory, and cuts through wide swaths of Navajo country. This song is by Bill Miller.