After restoration, the neon sign for the defunct Glancy Motel in Clinton, Oklahoma, will be placed on the southeast corner of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in town. Brian Aneshansley, board president of Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, said the sign is being stored by G&S Sign Services in Oklahoma City as it … Continue reading Refurbished Glancy Motel sign will be placed on southeast corner of Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Storm blows down one side of iconic billboard for Jack Rabbit Trading Post
A monsoon storm on Monday night blew down one side of the iconic "Here It Is" billboard for the Jack Rabbit Trading Post near Joseph City, Arizona, and weakened the other side. The good news is that a GoFundMe.com fundraising campaign to rebuild the nearly 80-year-old sign reached its goal within hours. Here's what the … Continue reading Storm blows down one side of iconic billboard for Jack Rabbit Trading Post
Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami designated to National Register of Historic Places
The Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger restaurant in Miami, Oklahoma, has been designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation officially occurred on July 16, according to an email from the National Park Service, which administers the program. Waylan's, located at 915 N. Main St. (aka Route 66), is the last survivor of a chain … Continue reading Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami designated to National Register of Historic Places
Cars removed from free car museum at former Russell’s Travel Center
For years, the Russell's Travel Center near Endee, New Mexico, featured a free car museum featuring several classic vehicles, gas station petroliana and other memorabilia. In recent weeks, the cars were removed from the museum -- save for about a dozen toy or children's pedal cars -- despite the faux marquee at its entrance still … Continue reading Cars removed from free car museum at former Russell’s Travel Center
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum experiences highest-grossing day in its history
The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton recently reported it had enjoyed its highest-grossing day in its three-decade history -- another sign of a boost from the highway's centennial. KECO Radio in nearby Elk City reported: The record-setting day on Tuesday, June 30, generated more than seven times the museum’s typical daily revenue, reflecting sustained … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Museum experiences highest-grossing day in its history
Lighting ceremony held for re-created “First/Last Stop in Texas” sign in Glenrio
Glenrio Smoke Stop, a cannabis dispensary on the New Mexico side of the Texas border town of Glenrio, recently held a lighting ceremony for its re-created “First/Last Stop in Texas” sign along Route 66. The business uploaded a bunch of photos and clips from the ceremony to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DawoTlSDp_3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== A similar sign that stated “First … Continue reading Lighting ceremony held for re-created “First/Last Stop in Texas” sign in Glenrio
Giant “Compass” sculpture installed near Route 66’s iconic Pony Bridge
A sculpture of a giant yellow compass was recently installed on one end of Route 66's Pony Bridge near Bridgeport, Oklahoma. KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City reports "Compass" pays tribute to the engineering of the 3,900-foot-long bridge, built in 1933 and enhanced for safety and additional longevity just a few years ago. The 25-foot-tall artwork, created … Continue reading Giant “Compass” sculpture installed near Route 66’s iconic Pony Bridge
New Albuquerque welcome sign on Route 66 goes live
A large neon sign that welcomes travelers on Route 66 in Albuquerque was lit for the first time a few days ago. KOB-TV in Albuquerque produced video of the lighting ceremony. The sign, created by Zeon Signs in Albuquerque, is 25 feet long and double-sided. It's on Central Avenue (aka Route 66) near Tramway on … Continue reading New Albuquerque welcome sign on Route 66 goes live
Two mission churches in New Mexico make World Monuments Fund’s “Irreplaceable America” list
Mission churches at the Acoma and Laguna Pueblos along or near the Route 66 corridor in New Mexico were included in the World Monuments Fund's newly created "Irreplaceable America" list. The list recognizes 10 historic places across the United States whose preservation is essential to the richness and complexity of American history during the 250th anniversary … Continue reading Two mission churches in New Mexico make World Monuments Fund’s “Irreplaceable America” list
New musical road on Route 66 goes live in Santa Rosa
A new musical road on Route 66 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, recently went online, but not at the spot originally planned. The rumble strips that sound out the melody of "My Country 'Tis of Thee" while being driven over at a certain speed were installed on the east side of town, not the west … Continue reading New musical road on Route 66 goes live in Santa Rosa