Route 66 sites again make Preservation Oklahoma’s endangered list

For the second consecutive year, Preservation Oklahoma has placed Route 66 sites on its 2010 list of the most-endangered historic sites. From the group's Web site: Across the state, and even the country, buildings, bridges and other structures, and even paving materials are linked to the well-known history of Route 66.  These resources share in … Continue reading Route 66 sites again make Preservation Oklahoma’s endangered list

Renovation reveals a ghost

Renovations on an old building in downtown Pontiac, Ill., for the soon-to-open International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum revealed a long-forgotten wall sign, or "ghost sign," as they're frequently called. A news release from Pontiac Tourism tells the story: According to Milt Hanson, the city’s Building Maintenance Supervisor, as his crew were preparing to … Continue reading Renovation reveals a ghost