The Fire Rock Casino, on Route 66 east of Gallup, N.M., and owned by the Navajo Nation, opened to the public on Wednesday, reports the Gallup Independent. Shortly before the 4 p.m. grand opening, a crowd of thousands was lined up, three and four deep, all the way around one side of the 65,000-square-foot building. … Continue reading Newest casino on Route 66 opens
Day: November 20, 2008
Historical icon returning to Miami
There was a time that an Ozark Trail obelisk once graced the Route 66 town of Miami, Okla. It's been gone for many years. But, according to the Miami News-Record, it will return: On Monday, councilmembers accepted the recommendation that a 21-foot obelisk be placed on the corner of Central Avenue and Main Street - … Continue reading Historical icon returning to Miami