GrahamSpencer, a communications firm with an office in Rockford, Ill., uploaded this video it produced about the Palms Grill Cafe in Atlanta, Ill. Route66 from GrahamSpencer on Vimeo. The film was made for the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.
Month: May 2013
Flagstaff takes new approach in preventing wildfires
In an effort to prevent wildfires, the Route 66 town of Flagstaff, Ariz., has taken a novel approach -- paying for prevention measures itself. According the Atlantic Monthly: Funded by a $10 million bond that voters approved by a three-to-one margin in November, the program puts local tax dollars to work clearing trees and brush, … Continue reading Flagstaff takes new approach in preventing wildfires
Photographer discusses his techniques for his Route 66 images
Photographer Rick Sammon talks about photo techniques, using his trip on Route 66 as a springboard, during a recent Google+ Hangout session. You'll see cool images from the Mother Road during this 38-minute presentation. https://youtu.be/pSNJvKkV5uY Some of Sammon's Route 66 gallery can be seen here.
Former co-owner of Riviera Roadhouse dies
Margaret "Peggy" Kraft, longtime co-owner of the now-gone Riviera Roadhouse along Route 66 in Gardner, Ill., died Wednesday at age 89. According to her obituary, Kraft died in Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee, Ill. Born in Valparaiso, Ind., she married Bob Kraft in 1971. Together, they owned the Riviera for 37 years until they retired … Continue reading Former co-owner of Riviera Roadhouse dies
El Garces restoration may begin in earnest
After many months of delays, it appears the restoration of the historic El Garces Hotel in Needles, Calif., will begin soon. According to a story Monday in the Needles Desert Star, the City Council approved a $188,000 bid from a glass contractor to install windows as a part of the restoration's second phase. The newspaper … Continue reading El Garces restoration may begin in earnest
Motorcycle tour may lead to surge of Uruguayan tourists
A report from the Rolla Daily News about a group of 39 motorcycle riders from Uruguay stopping in Rolla, Mo., during a two-week tour of Route 66 contained a somewhat of a same-old-same-old whiff about it. But when you examine the story closely, this tour is a bit different. First, the tour is coordinated by … Continue reading Motorcycle tour may lead to surge of Uruguayan tourists
Reality series being shot on Route 66
Reality shorts for "What Would You Do?" are being filmed on Route 66 by ABC News, reported the Amarillo Globe-News. The newspaper caught up with the camera crew at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo. Producers chose the iconic Amarillo restaurant after deciding to film down historic Route 66. The crew began filming May 8 in … Continue reading Reality series being shot on Route 66
A competitor to the Hollywood sign?
Those who have traveled an old alignment of Route 66 recently along northeast Los Angeles may have gazed up into one of the hills overlooking the city and found an unfamiliar -- yet familiar -- sight. It's a massive "Glassellland" sign halfway up a hill above the Glassell ParkRecreation Center. According to a report in … Continue reading A competitor to the Hollywood sign?
Tornadoes cause damage in Oklahoma Route 66 towns
Powerful twisters on Sunday afternoon danced around the Route 66 corridor between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and damaged homes in Wellston and Edmond, reported The Oklahoman newspaper and other media outlets. As of Sunday evening, there were no reports of injuries or fatalities. The Oklahoman posted this video from Edmond: Tornadoes also were reported near … Continue reading Tornadoes cause damage in Oklahoma Route 66 towns
The story behind Albuquerque’s big aluminum yucca
A huge aluminum yucca sculpture, appropriately titled "Aluminum Yucca," in the east mountains of Albuquerque along Interstate 40 and old Route 66 recently marked its 10th year of existence, reported the Albuquerque Journal. The 22-foot-tall artwork stands out no matter when you see it. Its shape and polished metal amid the mountain rocks capture eyes … Continue reading The story behind Albuquerque’s big aluminum yucca