The Toledo Blade published an article about the summer Pixar film, "Cars," and its link to the city's long history as a Jeep manufacturer. I found the story's more interesting part was the interview with the actor who portrayed the Jeep part in the film, Paul Dooley. The article can be read here.
Month: February 2006
Vote for 66ers as Bloomington hockey mascot
Bloomington, Ill., has acquired a United Hockey League franchise that will drop the puck in the 2006-07 season. The Bloomington team doesn't have a name yet. The team and a local newspaper is letting fans have a say on the nickname. One of the choices is the 66ers, as in Route 66, which goes right … Continue reading Vote for 66ers as Bloomington hockey mascot
Clanton’s Cafe, Rock Cafe featured in Gourmet magazine
Jane and Michael Stern, of Roadfood fame, have contributed an article in the February issue of Gourmet magazine. The Sterns write about one of Oklahoma's favorite dishes -- chicken-fried steak -- and two acclaimed Route 66 restaurants that serve it -- Clanton's Cafe of Vinita and the Rock Cafe of Stroud. Gourmet doesn't have the … Continue reading Clanton’s Cafe, Rock Cafe featured in Gourmet magazine
Another report on El Vado decision
Here's the report from the Albuquerque Tribune.
Give ’em a thank-you
Because the Albuquerque City Council so resoundingly passed the resolution to designate El Vado Motel a city landmark and listened to our pleas for preservation, I recommend that you thank the council's members. You can do so by clicking here and writing a quick note. Being a politician is often a thankless job; I have … Continue reading Give ’em a thank-you
Have a Route 66 business? Read this
The National Park Service's Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program is accepting applications for cost-share grants. The deadline to submit is April 28, and grants will be awarded on or before July 7. This program can be used to help fix up your historic Route 66 business. Here's an overview of the program. Applications and guidelines … Continue reading Have a Route 66 business? Read this
Grant will help restore Aztec Hotel
The San Gabriel (Calif.) Tribune reports that the historic Aztec Hotel on Route 66 in Monrovia is undergoing a restoration -- with $50,000 coming from a grant from the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. The hotel, built in 1925, is best-known for its design that was inspired by Mayan and Aztec sculptures. It's been on … Continue reading Grant will help restore Aztec Hotel
The Lope visits California Route 66 Museum
As usual, Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog has posted some terrific photos, this time from the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville. Ace seemed especially taken with artifacts from the Hulaville, aka Mahan's Half-Acre.
Details from El Vado meeting
Highlights, quotes, etc. from the Albuquerque City Council meeting: Richard Gonzales, the developer who bought El Vado last fall with the intention of tearing it down and replacing it with luxury townhouses, started his comments to the council with this gem: I'm not prepared to make any presentation to you this evening, because I just … Continue reading Details from El Vado meeting
7 to 1 for El Vado
The Albuquerque City Council just voted 7-1 to approve the designation of the historic El Vado Motel as a city landmark. The designation will take effect June 1, with a provision in the ordinance stating that no demolition permits can be issued for the property between now and then. Film at 11 (ABQ time, that … Continue reading 7 to 1 for El Vado