The University of Tulsa is hosting an exhibition, “Faces of the Mother Road: The Last Portraits of S.J. Tyler,” at 101 Archer for two months as part of the start of Route 66's centennial before it goes out on the road. The show features images from Sydney Joseph Tyler’s Photography Studio in Afton, Oklahoma, which … Continue reading University of Tulsa exhibition displays work of Afton photography studio
Texas Monthly reports on the long, strange trip that led to the Glenrio Smoke Stop
Texas Monthly this month published a nuanced, well-researched article about Glenrio, the Route 66 ghost town, and the Glenrio Smoke Stop dispensary that sprang up there a few years ago. The story begins with how future Glenrio Smoke Stop principal Gabi Tuschak, an Austin hypnotherapist, matched on a dating app with Erik Spain, a divorced … Continue reading Texas Monthly reports on the long, strange trip that led to the Glenrio Smoke Stop
Angel Delgadillo publishes his memoirs
Angel Delgadillo, known as the "Guardian Angel of Route 66," announced he had completed his memoirs and is selling copies of the book from his gift shop in Seligman, Arizona. Delgadillo, who is just a few months from his 99th birthday, announced the new book in a social media post and video on New Year's … Continue reading Angel Delgadillo publishes his memoirs
New Mexico Route 66 Alliance announces official launch
Citing a need to "ensure New Mexico’s 526-mile stretch of the Mother Road is preserved, promoted, and positioned for long-term sustainability" during its centennial year, the New Mexico Route 66 Alliance officially announced its launch on Jan. 2. The launch also illustrates the split within the New Mexico Route 66 Association that occurred in March … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Alliance announces official launch
Rhys Martin named Tulsan of the Year by TulsaPeople Magazine
Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, manager of the Preserve Route 66 Initiative and a member of numerous other Route 66 groups, earned the annual Tulsan of the Year honor by TulsaPeople Magazine. The magazine chose Martin because of his years of advocacy for Route 66 -- especially with its centennial starting … Continue reading Rhys Martin named Tulsan of the Year by TulsaPeople Magazine
Famos on 66 restaurant opens in former Dairy Creme building in Carterville
A Famos on 66 restaurant recently opened in the former Dairy Creme building on Route 66 in Carterville, Missouri. It's the second Famos restaurant. The other is the Famos Italian Steakhouse in Carl Junction, Missouri. According to the Webb City Sentinel, the husband-and-wife team of Ellsworth and Kayla Amos are running the Carterville restaurant. They … Continue reading Famos on 66 restaurant opens in former Dairy Creme building in Carterville
Ken Turmel, known for his PostmarkArt, dies at 69
Ken Turmel, a Route 66 enthusiast best known for his "PostmarkArt" featuring postmarks from dozens out outposts, died Tuesday. He was 69. Turmel, a longtime Oklahoma City resident, had just completed treatments for throat cancer, according to his wife of 30 years, Melissa, and several friends. According to his website, Turmel was born in Santa … Continue reading Ken Turmel, known for his PostmarkArt, dies at 69
AgDaily publishes extensive feature about Texas Route 66 advocate Delbert Trew
AgDaily.com, a fast-rising digital publication that focuses on U.S. agriculture, recently published an excellent feature about Delbert Trew, a longtime advocate and historian of Texas Route 66 and the Panhandle in general. Brady Wilson, a prominent officer for the Texas Old Route 66 Association, wrote the article. Many Route 66 advocates are familiar with Trew, … Continue reading AgDaily publishes extensive feature about Texas Route 66 advocate Delbert Trew
American Giants Museum changes owners
The American Giants Museum along old Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois, recently landed a new owner. The museum stated in a Facebook post that Lee Woods of Hot Springs, Arkansas, purchased the property. As Woods' Facebook account shows, he's an aficionado of Muffler Men. More from the museum's post: Moving forward, Joel Baker and American … Continue reading American Giants Museum changes owners
Tewa Lodge motel in Albuquerque converted into a recovery center
The historic Tewa Lodge motel in Albuquerque has been reopened and is now a site for those recovering from addiction and homelessness, thanks to the help of a nonprofit organization. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reports that the Unconditional Love Foundation reopened the Route 66 motel after addressing problems with code violations and crime. In the program, … Continue reading Tewa Lodge motel in Albuquerque converted into a recovery center