Photojournalist Joe Frederick of Frederick Media spent much of last summer checking out businesses and its people along Route 66. That trip will culminate in the documentary film, "Life Along the Forgotten Highway," next month. Frederick recently appeared on a news show on NBC Philadelphia to talk about the film. A free screening is scheduled … Continue reading Route 66 documentary to debut next month
Day: March 30, 2011
Uncle Sam helps continue cleanup of abandoned gas stations
An Arizona program that cleaned up underground gasoline storage tanks at abandoned gas stations along Route 66 might have ended because of state budget cuts. But the program is continuing because of federal stimulus funds, reported the AzJournal.com based in Winslow. The report came during a meeting by the Navajo County Board of Supervisors. Arizona … Continue reading Uncle Sam helps continue cleanup of abandoned gas stations
“Route 66” compilation
Here's a nicely edited video of the various versions of Bobby Troup's famous song, "Route 66," over the years by prominent artists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmGDbnjAcNY