The new owners of the historic El Don Motel in Albuquerque told a local news outlet they hope to have it reopened as a boutique motel within six months. Co-owner Randy Bowen recently told Albuquerque Business First (subscription only) that contractors are working on the facility's plumbing. Fair and Square Builders of Albuquerque is the … Continue reading New owners of El Don Motel in Albuquerque hope to reopen it by summer
BowlMor Lanes RT 66 in Lebanon acquires vintage neon sign, will restore it
BowlMor Lanes RT 66 in Lebanon, Missouri, recently landed a vintage neon sign from another bowling alley in Kansas and will restore it. Bowlmor acquired the big bowling pin -- with "BOWLING" in neon letters -- that stood atop the All Star Lanes facility in Salina, Kansas. The pin measures 4 by 12 feet. All … Continue reading BowlMor Lanes RT 66 in Lebanon acquires vintage neon sign, will restore it
New Will Rogers Highway monument will be installed outside of Wellston
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association announced that a new Will Rogers Highway monument will be installed along Route 66 in Wellston to commemorate Route 66B, aka the Wellston Gap or Wellston Loop. It would be the first Will Rogers Highway monument installed in more than a decade. The association reported: “When we were looking at … Continue reading New Will Rogers Highway monument will be installed outside of Wellston
Official Route 66 Centennial bumper stickers now available
Route 66 enthusiasts and supporters can now celebrate the Route 66 centennial with newly released commemorative bumper stickers. The collection features nine bumper stickers — one representing each of the eight states traversed by Route 66, plus a special national Route 66 Centennial design. Each bumper sticker is priced at $10. “These bumper stickers are … Continue reading Official Route 66 Centennial bumper stickers now available
S&H Green Stamps launches Official Route 66 Centennial Celebration Project
S&H Green Stamps launched an official Route 66 Centennial Celebration Project, bringing together two icons of Americana in a case of nostalgia meeting nostalgia. S&H Green Stamps were a staple along Route 66 during its heyday, with many businesses offering them as a reward for loyal customers. “S&H Green Stamps and Route 66 are two … Continue reading S&H Green Stamps launches Official Route 66 Centennial Celebration Project
Circle Cinema in Tulsa is hosting a monthly Route 66 Series
The historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa is hosting a monthly Route 66 Series of films throughout the highway's centennial this year. The first film of the series is "Almost Ghosts," which will be screened at 3 p.m. on Feb. 1. It is a 2019 documentary that stars Harley Russell, Angel Delgadillo and the now-deceased Lowell … Continue reading Circle Cinema in Tulsa is hosting a monthly Route 66 Series
Sapulpa’s Route 66 reopens after 10-month overhaul
It took a little longer than expected, but Dewey Avenue (aka Route 66) in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, reopened to traffic last week after multiple infrastructure improvements. Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, who leads the state's tourism department, hailed the reopening during a ceremony, reported the Sapulpa Times. Also attending were the mayor, city council and city staff. … Continue reading Sapulpa’s Route 66 reopens after 10-month overhaul
Acts, events announced for Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event
The official Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event on April 30-May 3 in Springfield, Missouri, will include a live telecast, a bunch of prominent country and rock acts and a nationally known actor as the emcee. The kickoff concert begins at 5 p.m. that day at Great Southern Bank Arena. The concert will be hosted by … Continue reading Acts, events announced for Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event
Couple plans to celebrate Route 66’s centennial by traveling the highway in a 1926 car
Ed and Jackie Fogle of Oklahoma said they will mark Route 66's centennial later this year by traveling in another century-old car. The Fogles will travel on Route 66 in a 1926 Hupmobile. The Claremore Daily Progress detailed on how this came about: Ed Fogle said the idea came to him four years ago when … Continue reading Couple plans to celebrate Route 66’s centennial by traveling the highway in a 1926 car
Restored Western Trail Motel sign will be displayed at National Cowboy Museum show
The long-dark Western Trail Motel neon sign was recently restored and will be put on display at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Billboard Museum reports the sign is on loan from the Oklahoma Historical Society and eventually will become part of a neon park at a yet-to-be-announced location. The … Continue reading Restored Western Trail Motel sign will be displayed at National Cowboy Museum show