The city of Springfield, Ill., is in discussions with the state for funding to buy the Bel-Aire Motel so it can be converted into a Route 66 Discovery Center, reports the Journal-Register. The motel is still operating, but it's now a haven of criminal activity. But both Mayor Tim Davlin and supporters of a statewide, … Continue reading City may buy Bel-Aire Motel as tourism stop
Day: October 20, 2008
Release of “Route 66” Season Two DVDs delayed
TVShowsOnDVD.com reports that the release on DVD of "Route 66 -- The Complete Second Season" is being delayed. Instead of Tuesday, the DVD set from that fabled 1960s television drama will be coming out Nov. 4. So hang in there; it's coming. According to Amazon.com, it's an eight-disc set that retails for $49.98. But several … Continue reading Release of “Route 66” Season Two DVDs delayed
Try the fried pie
Within the past few weeks, the old Wings Hamburger restaurant at the old Route 66 location of 3409 E. Admiral Place in Tulsa had reopened. It's now called April Jo's Hamburgers, although the Wings sign is still featured prominently. The new owner boasts experience from the nearby Family Diner and the fabled Linda-Mar Drive-In in … Continue reading Try the fried pie