The Route 66 Food & Fuel gas station complex under construction on Route 66 in Joliet, Ill., will feature a replica of the car driven by the Blues Brothers on top of a 25-foot pole, according to the Joliet Patch. The Patch said: Ferhat Zerin, a principal planner for Ginkgo Planning & Design, cited the … Continue reading Joliet gas station will feature Blue Brothers car atop a pole
Day: August 16, 2013
Galena bordello featured in upcoming film
Three filmmakers announced this week the first offering of their latest project, "Shadows on 66," will be released via DVD and download Sept. 13. The first film in a series will feature Galena's Murder Bordello of Galena, Kan. The filmmakers are Brad and Barry Klinge of Discovery Channel’s "Ghost Lab" and Chip Coffey of A&E’s "Paranormal State" and … Continue reading Galena bordello featured in upcoming film
Take a look at History Museum on the Square’s relighted sign
The rooftop neon sign at the History Museum on the Square in downtown Springfield, Mo., was relighted Thursday night, as you can see from the photo above. Here's a video of the relighting, courtesy of the City of Springfield: And KY3 television provided some valuable context about the history of the sign. The sign was … Continue reading Take a look at History Museum on the Square’s relighted sign