Fine-art photographer Tom Federbar, who's been capturing images for more than 50 years, including working with Ansel Adams, soon will publish a book on his Route 66 photographs, reports the Downey (Calif.) Patriot. After 43 years in the advertising photography business, Ferderbar sold Ferderbar Studios, Inc. in 1997, and returned to his first love – … Continue reading Photographer will publish book on Route 66
Month: July 2008
Talking about motels
Route 66 author Michael Wallis preaches the gospel to the Tulsa World about some of the Mother Road's mom-and-pop motels. "You can still find motels on Route 66 where people care if you have enough blankets and covers and pillows," said Wallis, who has written several books that have documented the famous highway, including "Route … Continue reading Talking about motels
Whatever happened to Susan Croce Kelly?
Remember Susan Croce Kelly? She's the one who co-wrote, with photographer Quinta Scott, the excellent "Route 66: The Highway and Its People" in 1988, one of the first books about the Mother Road after the highway was decommissioned. It predates Michael Wallis' bestselling "Route 66: The Mother Road." Well, Susan Croce Kelly got married and … Continue reading Whatever happened to Susan Croce Kelly?
Roadside oddities
AutoWeek compiled a good list weird attractions along America's highways. A few of them are on Route 66, including Cadillac Ranch, Bug Ranch, two Wigwam Motels (although AutoWeek mentions only one), World's Largest Catsup Bottle, and the Leaning Tower of Texas near Groom. (AutoWeek ought to send Roadside America a thank-you card for undoubtedly helping … Continue reading Roadside oddities
New Oklahoma Route 66 guide is a gem
A few weeks ago, a little birdie told me that the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department had just published a new Route 66 guide and that folks at the agency were really pleased with it. I received it in the mail a few days ago. The little birdie was right. "Oklahoma Route 66 -- The … Continue reading New Oklahoma Route 66 guide is a gem
Edgewood event takes more of a Route 66 focus
The Mountain View Telegraph reports that the Run, Rally & Rock festival in Edgewood, N.M., is altering its focal point: What used to be the town's Run, Rally and Rock event was recently trademarked by the Edgewood Chamber of Commerce, according to Executive Director Myra Oden. While she has asked the town to contribute advertising … Continue reading Edgewood event takes more of a Route 66 focus
Route 66 artist launches new site
A few days ago, noted artist and Route 66 researcher Jerry McClanahan launched his new Web site at McJerry66.com. In it, you'll find examples of his Route 66 artwork for sale and updates to his Route 66 "EZ Guide for Travelers" book. McClanahan is renovating an old electric-supply store for his business after moving from … Continue reading Route 66 artist launches new site
Across the USA in two minutes
Not much Route 66 content here, save for the Nelson Riddle song, but this is still really cool. The route taken goes from Malibu, Calif., to downtown Manhattan.
Notes from the road
Emily and I recently updated a couple of sections of for an upcoming revised edition of the Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide, which published by National Historic Route 66 Federation. One thing that I noticed is that wireless Internet is fast becoming the norm even with the most basic mom-and-pop motels. As little as … Continue reading Notes from the road
Tourism numbers jump in northeastern Illinois
Will County, Ill., which includes the Route 66 town of Joliet as the county seat, saw a 9.4 percent increase in tourism spending, reports the Bolingbrook Sun. And the Mother Road gets a lot of the credit: Benson attributed the area's rising numbers to some staple attractions -- the city's two casinos and Chicagoland Speedway … Continue reading Tourism numbers jump in northeastern Illinois