The former Western Hills Motel along Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona, will soon be converted into 29 apartment units by Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona. The nonprofit organization recently purchased the motel and will rent its rooms to households making up to 80% of the area median income, which is $69,840 for a Flagstaff household … Continue reading Western Hills Motel in Flagstaff being converted into affordable workforce apartments
Steel jackrabbit sculpted from a 1953 Chevy Bel Air unveiled in Gallup
Artist Robert Wilson and the City of Gallup, New Mexico, announced the installation of "‘RUN," a large steel sculpture commissioned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Inspired by the design language of 1950s American cars and the speed of the native jackrabbit, Wilson used a plasma torch to deconstruct the body of a … Continue reading Steel jackrabbit sculpted from a 1953 Chevy Bel Air unveiled in Gallup
About 100 people attend relighting of Cotton Boll Motel sign in Canute
Nearly 100 people witnessed the relighting Saturday of the Cotton Boll Motel sign along Route 66 in Canute, Oklahoma. The motel no longer operates and is now a private residence. Its sign, however, glowed for the first time in decades. Here are images from those who attended the ceremony: About a year ago, the City … Continue reading About 100 people attend relighting of Cotton Boll Motel sign in Canute
Weatherford oilman giving away a 1966 Chevelle to mark his 66th birthday
An oilman and entrepreneur based in Weatherford, Oklahoma, with substantial roots on Route 66 is giving away a vintage car to celebrate his forthcoming 66th birthday. Rick Koch is giving away the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle to also celebrate Route 66's centennial. The giveaway will be held on Aug. 6, Koch's birthday, at his Lucille's Roadhouse … Continue reading Weatherford oilman giving away a 1966 Chevelle to mark his 66th birthday
Route 66 photographer David Schwartz’s work to be featured at gallery in Springfield, Illinois
Visit Springfield and The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space in Springfield, Illinois, announced the addition of "The Road That Takes You" exhibition by David Schwartz, the photographer behind this year's forthcoming Route 66 centennial stamps by the U.S. Postal Service. A ribbon cutting and grand opening is planned for Friday, March 27, at 3 p.m. … Continue reading Route 66 photographer David Schwartz’s work to be featured at gallery in Springfield, Illinois
Admiral Twin Drive-In theater in Tulsa to open for its 75th season on April 3
The landmark Admiral Twin Drive-In theater in Tulsa will open its gates on April 3 for its 75th season. According to Fox 23 in Tulsa, the theater will screen "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" that night. But owner Blake Smith said the 75th anniversary celebration will be on May 29, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music … Continue reading Admiral Twin Drive-In theater in Tulsa to open for its 75th season on April 3
Route 66 gateways at Nob Hill in Albuquerque scheduled for repairs in May
The famous Route 66 gateways in the Nob Hill neighborhood in Albuquerque, after being at least partly inoperable for two years, are set to undergo repairs in May. KOB-TV in Albuquerque reported that residents complained for months about the archways being dark, especially during Route 66's centennial year. The City of Albuquerque said the repairs … Continue reading Route 66 gateways at Nob Hill in Albuquerque scheduled for repairs in May
Roadside America announces release of Roadside 66 app
The creators of the seminal "Roadside America" book and its terrific website of the same name recently released a Roadside 66 app for iPhones and iPads. The app, priced at $7.99, is described as a "travel companion, guide, trip planner to US Route 66 landmarks and quirky attractions." "We've mapped more than 1,600 points-of-interest (POIs) … Continue reading Roadside America announces release of Roadside 66 app
Old Route 66 Association of Texas announces micro-grant beautification program for businesses
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas over the weekend announced on social media it was implementing a micro-grant program for small businesses along the Mother Road. The dollar-for-dollar matching grants will be up to $500. The association stated that the Texas 66 Small Business Beautification Grants will "help Route 66 businesses along the Texas … Continue reading Old Route 66 Association of Texas announces micro-grant beautification program for businesses
Route 66 section of Petrified Forest National Park designated to National Register of Historic Places
The long-abandoned Route 66 portion of the Petrified Forest National Park in eastern Arizona was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. Petrified Forest National Park Route 66 Archaeological District was officially listed on Feb. 27, according to an email from the National Park Service. Bill Collins, National Register of Historic Places program … Continue reading Route 66 section of Petrified Forest National Park designated to National Register of Historic Places