Bassett's Grocery, which has operated on Route 66 in Afton, Okla., since 1922, is set to close soon, reported Laurel Kane on Sunday on her blog, Thoughts from a Route 66 Business Owner. Shortly after we arrived at Afton Station this morning, Tommy Bassett came over to announce that he's officially closing his little grocery … Continue reading For sale — one grocery store on Route 66
Day: February 16, 2009
Construction work coming on Oatman Road
The Mohave Valley News reports that a bid of $188,864 was accepted to repair six culverts along Oatman Road, aka Route 66, between Oatman, Ariz., and Kingman, Ariz. If approved by the county supervisors, the construction project is expected to begin in later this month and take about two months to complete. [...] The culverts … Continue reading Construction work coming on Oatman Road
“Calibattin’ on Route 66”
Here's a nifty find: a short film of two gals getting their kicks on the Mother Road. I like the way this was shot and edited, especially with the peppy music. Kali Meadows, the film's creator, has a blog with a lot of interesting photos and graphic design.