The Chicago Tribune reports that the nearby Route 66 town of Joliet, Ill., is seeking a grant from the National Park Service to restore the Rich & Creamy ice-cream store on the 900 block of Broadway St. (City Manager John) Mezera said the site's design is typical of ice cream stores that dotted Route 66 … Continue reading Joliet may restore historic ice-cream store
Month: May 2006
The history — and future — of maps
Road warrior and author Tim Steil directed me to this long but fascinating New Yorker story about the development of road maps and future possible developments in navigation. There's no Route 66 content, but roadies almost certainly will find it interesting -- and relevent to their travels.
Former Boots Motel owner returns
The Carthage Press has an interesting story about Bob Boots, who now lives in Tulsa, returning to his former Route 66 motel and hometown of Carthage, Mo., for the first time in years. Boots returned for the purpose of telling his memories for a Route 66 oral history project. Boots' father, Arthur Boots, built the … Continue reading Former Boots Motel owner returns
White House photo of Hampton Inns award is up
The White House's Web site now has photos and other material from the Preserve America Presidential Awards on Monday. Hampton Inns was one of the award winners for its work on Route 66 and other historical sites. Here is the White House's story. Here is the Webcast of the event. Here is a White House … Continue reading White House photo of Hampton Inns award is up
Another look at Radiator Springs
The "Cars" movie Web site has provided Route 66 aficionados another way to look at the fictional town of Radiator Springs. In the showroom that contains the film's major characters, you can download portraits of them. Many of the portraits also contain images of the businesses the characters own. For instance: Ramone's body art business … Continue reading Another look at Radiator Springs
Bicycle Comedian will do a Route 66 tour
Tom Snyders, aka the Bicycling Comedian, informed the Route 66 yahoogroup today that he will embark on a Route 66 tour, starting Aug. 28 from Chicago and will run through October. Here's what he said: My performance is a unique, clean, one-man show that lasts approximately one hour. In addition to stand-up comedy about … Continue reading Bicycle Comedian will do a Route 66 tour
AutoWeek magazine to feature “Cars” movie
AutoWeek magazine is giving "the inside track" of its May 29 issue to the upcoming Pixar movie, "Cars." According to the news release: " ... This is the complete insider's guide that car guys must have before they take their kids and grandkids to see this epic animated family-friendly motion picture. We received access to … Continue reading AutoWeek magazine to feature “Cars” movie
Advice for road trippers
Megan Edwards, editor of RoadTripAmerica.com, provides her five features of a fantastic roadtrip to MSNBC.com. Being an experienced road-tripper myself, I find her advice is well-informed. Take heed.
A closer look at Fillmore’s bumper stickers
So what bumper stickers are plastered all over Fillmore, the hippie VW van portrayed by George Carlin in the upcoming Pixar movie, "Cars"? With the help of Red Fork Hippie Chick and a magnifying glass, we discerned at least 75 bumper stickers on Fillmore from an illustration in "The Art of Cars" book and … Continue reading A closer look at Fillmore’s bumper stickers
New Sheriff in town
Red Fork Hippie Chick here, dashing off a quick report on the latest Cars schwag to hit the shelves. I bought my first Sheriff of Radiator Springs toy today -- a cute little Hot Wheels-type diecast. I also picked up a Fillmore; a Sally the Porsche; cups featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Doc Hudson; a … Continue reading New Sheriff in town