Google, on its 10th anniversary, has brought back its oldest available indexes to show how much the Internet has changed in that relatively short time. Here's a "Route 66" search, circa 2001, which turned up a "mere" 110,000 results. A number of Web sites listed no longer exist, and many more had not yet been … Continue reading Route 66 on the Internet in 2001
Day: October 5, 2008
Soulsby Station awarded cost-share grant
It was announced today that the historic Soulsby Station in Mount Olive, Ill., was awarded a $10,000 cost-share grant from the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program for its continued restoration. The station was built in 1926 by Henry Soulsby, the same year Route 66 was designated. The station was operated by the family until its … Continue reading Soulsby Station awarded cost-share grant
Artist is writing a book about Route 66
In a story from the Edmond (Okla.) Sun about artist Hall "Dr. D" Duncan being given Special Recognition by Gov. Brad Henry at the 33rd Annual Governor’s Arts Awards later this month is this little tidbit: He currently is writing a book that will allow children to enjoy learning about the history of Route 66. … Continue reading Artist is writing a book about Route 66