Vivian Davies, a founder of the California Historic Route 66 Association and an author of a vital Route 66 guidebook to California, died on April 5 at age 95 in Sedona, Ariz., reported her daughter. Davies "didn't want anything extra done about her" her daughter said in an email, so there was no funeral service. … Continue reading California Route 66 advocate Vivian Davies dies
Day: April 17, 2013
Palms Grill Cafe lands new managers
The historic Palms Grill Cafe along Route 66 in downtown Atlanta, Ill., has hired Jordan Weaver and Ronda McBride of J-R Culinary Partners of nearby Lincoln, Ill., as the restaurant's new management, effective in early May. Weaver works at a Culver's restaurant in Lincoln, and McBride runs the Owl's Roost bookstore and coffee bar in … Continue reading Palms Grill Cafe lands new managers
Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors
A couple that will honeymoon along Route 66 for three weeks in June will send unique Polaroid photographs to contributors of their Kickstarter campaign. The campaign already is a success, with more than $1,200 raised. The fundraising goal was $1,000, and 29 days still remain in the campaign. However, those wishing to receive the photos … Continue reading Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors