... author Susan A. Palmer has posted another chapter about her trip on California's Route 66.
Month: November 2005
Two Guns, Arizona
The Arizona Daily Sun has printed an excellent article about the history of the colorful and cursed Two Guns, Ariz., along old Route 66.
New “Cars” trailer
I heard a rumor that Pixar Studios has a new trailer for its Route 66-themed animated film, "Cars," which will be in theaters in June 2006. I found it.You can view it here.Watch it, pronto, before the Pixar boys make 'em take it down.
Splish, splash
Here's a strange coincidence: Two communites along Route 66, hundreds of miles apart, are thinking of building similar Route 66-themed attractions in city parks.The Cathage Press reports that a city committee for Carthage, Mo., is proposing a new water park. At the same time, the Pontiac Daily Leader is reporting that Pontiac, Ill., is mulling over … Continue reading Splish, splash
Pain Connection walker report
Dennis Kinch, who is walking the length of Route 66 to raise awareness for the National Pain Foundation, was interviewed by the Rolla Daily News. Here is the report.
A wayback machine to L.A.
Los Angeles Time Machines contains detailed listings and many pictures of bars, restaurants, movie palaces and motel signs in the Los Angeles region from the 1930s, '40s, '50s and '60s, including those on Route 66. Beware: You might find yourself surfing this site for hours.This one's going onto the links page. Hat tip to Tellurian … Continue reading A wayback machine to L.A.
Albuquerque approves revitalization plan
New Mexico Business Weekly has the story. Here are the interesting excerpts: An online version of the plan on the city's Web site says the goal is "to create a place that is identifiable for its unique Route 66 character, which can be a livable, walkable, mixed-use, vibrant economic and residential part of Albuquerque." In … Continue reading Albuquerque approves revitalization plan
Bloggers tell of Route 66 experiences
First off, author Susan A. Palmer spent some time on Route 66 in California's Mojave Desert, including Barstow and a visit to the Route 66 Mother Road museum. The details of her trip can be found here. Susan also has posted plenty of other nice photos from her trip here (warning: the photos on each … Continue reading Bloggers tell of Route 66 experiences
Fat Man update
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com Web site has strolled into Stroud, Okla. His latest journal update is here (you have to scroll down to the Nov. 6 entry), along with links to photos along the way.
A gangland hit in Benld?
RalphTheWonderLlama posted a couple photos from Benld, Ill., which was on an alignment of Route 66 from the late 1920s to about the mid-1930s. I'd heard the town was a weekend hangout for organized-crime kingpin Al Capone, but Ralph added a story about Scarface that I hadn't heard. According to my dad also, there was … Continue reading A gangland hit in Benld?