The historic Bristow Motor Co. building on Route 66 in Bristow, Okla., was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon, reported the Daily Oklahoman. The building, built in 1923 at 500 N. Main St., was a Bolin Ford dealership. The Tulsa World reports that one firefighter was injured, but not seriously. The fire began in a car … Continue reading Fire destroys Bristow Motor Co. building
Day: December 4, 2008
Movie-star sighting
Jaunted.com reports that "Men Who Stare at Goats," starring George Clooney, is currently filming a segment at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The campus is right on Route 66. WizbangPop.com reports that the dark comedy also stars Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. WENN reports that Spacey and Clooney were treated to … Continue reading Movie-star sighting
Travel Channel host takes a bite out of Amarillo
KAMR-TV of Amarillo reports that Adam Richman, host of the Travel Channel's "Man v. Food," was in Amarillo recently for a taping of a tour of the city's most notable restaurants. Richman's chow-down schedule included \such Route 66 stalwarts as the Golden Light Cafe and the Big Texan Steak Ranch, the latter at which he … Continue reading Travel Channel host takes a bite out of Amarillo