First Pontiac race car will be displayed at Pontiac museum

The Pontiac-Oakland Museum & Resource Center, open only for a few months in Pontiac, Ill., soon will have the first-ever Pontiac race car on display at the museum. According to a news release today from Pontiac Tourism: The car is the earliest known Pontiac race car, successfully competing for the first time in August 1926, Pontiac's introduction … Continue reading First Pontiac race car will be displayed at Pontiac museum

A tribute to a historic bridge, from Poland

Artur Pranga, a graphic designer based in Poland, is running a visualization studio named Imitime, used by architects and designers who want to show how a proposal is going to look long before construction begins. Pranga said he recently was researching historic bridges. He explained in an email what happened next: When my eyes came … Continue reading A tribute to a historic bridge, from Poland

A collection from the road

Here's a Route 66-themed slide show of black-and-white images by Mike Severson, whose Flickr account contains plenty of other goodies. Not all of the photos are from the Mother Road, but the vibe certainly comes from there. https://youtu.be/Tcq0NKK6QqE The version of "Route 66" is by Nat King Cole, who made Bobby Troup's song famous.

A word from our sponsor …

Cool Springs Camp, on old Route 66 between Kingman and Oatman, Ariz., is the setting for this Union Wireless commercial: https://youtu.be/bxAglRscwSE The premise is a good idea for a cell-phone company ... although even the best carriers have dead spots along Route 66 in New Mexico, Arizona, far western Oklahoma and in the east Missouri … Continue reading A word from our sponsor …

A possible solution to a unique problem

The city of Miami, Okla., observed an unusual problem regarding Route 66 tourism. Instead of complaining, officials took the initiative and tried to do something about it. I'll let the news release from the city (via KOAM-TV) explain: Route 66 attracts tourists from all over the world. International travelers consider Route 66 to be Classic America. … Continue reading A possible solution to a unique problem

The resiliency of the Eagles

If you have 20 minutes to spare, I urge you to watch a recent ESPN episode of "Outside the Lines." It deals with Joplin High School's football team in the weeks after the tornado that ravaged one-third of the town. Here's a trailer for the episode: https://youtu.be/VpA6FhTZKkI If you aren't moved by the final two … Continue reading The resiliency of the Eagles

Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe earns historic designation

Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe, which has served travelers on Route 66 in Victorville, Calif., since 1947, has been named as a historic point of interest by a history-based fraternal organization, reported the Victorville Daily Press. E Clampus Vitus, aka The Clampers, a fraternity dedicated to preserving Western heritage, chose the Holland Burger Cafe for … Continue reading Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe earns historic designation

Pontiac bed-and-breakfast wins prestigious honor

Three Roses Bed & Breakfast in Pontiac, Ill., was given the coveted Guest Favorite Award for a second straight year from the BnB Finder online directory. The Guest Favorite honor is based on guest preferences and independent reviews posted to the site. According to BnB Finder's news release: “Guests at the Three Roses Bed & … Continue reading Pontiac bed-and-breakfast wins prestigious honor

A short history of Soulsby Station

Here's a video about Soulsby Service Station, which has sit on a corner of old Route 66 in Mount Olive, Ill., since 1926. https://youtu.be/yP4qtCjhivw According to the description of the video, it was for a class project. It turned out pretty well.

Help Avilla save its post office

A few weeks ago, longtime roadie Tonya Pike and her father Tommy Pike, president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri, attended a public hearing about the possible closure of the post office in Avilla, Mo. This weekend, she has issued a report ... and a plea: As many of you are aware, the United … Continue reading Help Avilla save its post office