A new classic

It's apparent the folks that own the Campbell Hotel, aka former Casa Loma Motel in Tulsa, are getting close to opening when they put up this retro-looking neon sign on the side of that historic building. I shot these photos in the early evening today. The hotel, which was closed for many years, is at … Continue reading A new classic

Oatman’s burros

This is one of the best videos I've seen about the semi-wild burros that roam the streets of the Route 66 town of Oatman, Ariz. You see the burros interacting with people and each other, plus you get to gaze on a cute young burro named Jelly Bean. The video was shot in 2004; Jelly … Continue reading Oatman’s burros

New twist on an old classic

Ribs N' More Bar-B-Que on Sixth Street (aka Route 66) in Amarillo, Texas, has added an interesting way of cooking a dish that's been served for many decades on the Mother Road. According to the Amarillo Globe-News: The barbecue joint recently began serving a new unique item, smoked meatloaf. The newspaper article shows the co-owner, … Continue reading New twist on an old classic

Admiral Twin slated to reopen

The historic Admiral Twin Drive-In theater in Tulsa, which saw its screens destroyed by a fire in September 2010, will almost certainly reopen later this year, reported KTUL-TV in Tulsa. The station reported: The owner told me that he is 99.9% sure the drive-in will be open this season. "We are pushing forward and I … Continue reading Admiral Twin slated to reopen