Exhibit explores Route 66 and U.S. 41

For you roadies out east, the Booth Western Art Museum in the Atlanta suburb of Cartersville, Ga., soon will be hosting an exhibition by artist Chuck Middlekauff that explores Route 66 and U.S. 41, which goes from Chicago Michigan to Miami, Fla. Middlekauff, as noted by the image of the sign of the Sands Motel … Continue reading Exhibit explores Route 66 and U.S. 41

What the Kingman association wants to do

Tim McDonnell, president of the newly revived Kingman Route 66 Association of Kingman, Ariz., sent an image of this vintage photo of Duke's Packard dealership that once operated in town. The association's plan is to repair the neon on the sign, put it back on the original building, and paint murals on the walls and … Continue reading What the Kingman association wants to do

“Never doubt Dawn Welch”

Dave Cathey, the Food Dude for The Oklahoman, has a really good article and video about Rock Cafe owner Dawn Welch and the reopening of her historic Route 66 restaurant in Stroud, Okla., after a devastating fire. A choice excerpt: On opening day, the restaurant didn’t have nachos because the cheese warmer wasn’t ready. It … Continue reading “Never doubt Dawn Welch”