The main building that largely comprises the Crystal City Shopping Center in southwest Tulsa sold today for $435,000, which was less than half what was anticipated, according to several Tulsa media outlets. KTVI-TV reported that City Councilor Jeannie Cue said the new owner had a good reputation for maintaining its buildings -- a major issue … Continue reading Crystal City Shopping Center sells for much less than anticipated
Day: February 27, 2013
Atlanta, Ill., organizes a cruise for all-electric vehicles
Credit the town of Atlanta, Ill., to find a new twist to the typical Route 66 car cruise -- it has organized an event for all-electric vehicles on June 8. The Electric Vehicle Cruise-In will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day in downtown Atlanta, where an older alignment of Route 66 runs. … Continue reading Atlanta, Ill., organizes a cruise for all-electric vehicles
Willem Bor’s latest Route 66 miniatures
Netherlands resident Willem Bor, who's built detailed replicas of Route 66 landmarks in miniature, delivered four more models in recent months. The miniatures were: The now-closed Diamonds Restaurant in Villa Ridge, Mo. Riviera Roadhouse in Gardner, Ill., which was destroyed by a fire in 2010. Gay Parita station in Paris Springs, Mo. Bor and his … Continue reading Willem Bor’s latest Route 66 miniatures