The Summit Inn, just off Route 66 at the Cajon Summit in Oak Hills, Calif., has changed hands, and its new operator says he'll use revenues from the historic restaurant for two area charities, reported the Victorville Daily Press. Local developer Daniel Tate took over operations last week from C.A. Stevens, who owned the restaurant … Continue reading New owner will use Summit Inn’s revenues for charity
Day: July 17, 2012
Litchfield wants more data about Route 66 museum before giving money
The City Council of Litchfield, Ill., wants more information from the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center before it honors a request for a $20,000 donation, reported the Springfield State Journal-Register. Museum officials initially requested $100,000 in motel tax funds from the city. But Mayor Tom Jones and other councilors reduced that amount, and … Continue reading Litchfield wants more data about Route 66 museum before giving money
Plan unveiled for College Street corridor in Springfield, Mo.
The City of Springfield, Mo., has unveiled its revitalization plan for the College Street corridor west of downtown, which includes an alignment of historic Route 66, reported KY3-TV in Springfield. The plan covers College Street from Grant Avenue to the Kansas Expressway (map here). Folks have agreed for years that the area needs a little … Continue reading Plan unveiled for College Street corridor in Springfield, Mo.
Cozy Dog will be subject of Food Network program
The Cozy Dog Drive-In, a fixture along Route 66 in Springfield, Ill., for six decades, soon will host a camera crew from the Food Channel to show how the restaurant's cozy dogs are prepared, reported the Springfield State Journal-Register in a story about tourism in the city. According to the newspaper, filming will take place on … Continue reading Cozy Dog will be subject of Food Network program
Rail museum in Kingman will likely open in late July
A room at the Amtrak Train Depot in Kingman, Ariz., will be devoted toy trains and other railroad memorabilia when when a local train club opens it later this month, reported the Kingman Daily Miner newspaper. The Whistle Stop Railroad Club repaired some broken-down toy trains and railcars, and now have them operating. More about … Continue reading Rail museum in Kingman will likely open in late July