Carter Liotta's short film, "Route 66," finished second in the video division of the First Persons Impressions Competition, based in Philadelphia. You can see the video by going here.
Month: December 2008
A closer look at UNM’s Architecture School
Architecture Week has a detailed examination of the Architecture School of the University of New Mexico, designed by the famed Antoine Predock. The building faces Central Avenue, aka Route 66, and Predock has said in other interviews that he is inspired by the Mother Road and the Southwest in general. He told the Dallas Morning … Continue reading A closer look at UNM’s Architecture School
Sen. Coburn’s response
It took a few weeks, but Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) finally responded to letters from roadies who implored him to reconsider his staunch opposition to a lands bill that contains legislation to reauthorize the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program for another 10 years. I received an e-mailed response a few days ago from Coburn, but … Continue reading Sen. Coburn’s response
Miniature of famed Ash Fork Harvey House to be unveiled
On Saturday, the Ash Fork Historical Society of Ash Fork, Ariz., will show off a detailed model of the town's former Harvey House, the Hotel Escalante, reports the Prescott Daily Courier. Historical society volunteers Wayne and Nancy Ulrich spent more than 1,100 hours over seven months creating the 8-foot by 9-foot model of the Escalante, … Continue reading Miniature of famed Ash Fork Harvey House to be unveiled
Flagstaff exhibit takes inspiration from Route 66
Sculptor Jason Lanegan and artist David Gianfredi's "Constructing Nostalgia" exhibit in the Beaver Street Gallery in Flagstaff, Ariz., draws its inspiration from the Mother Road, reports Flagstaff Live! “It came to me that that’s what this whole thing with Route 66, and all these diners and gas stations and all this stuff, was that they … Continue reading Flagstaff exhibit takes inspiration from Route 66
Pig’s on the wing
This is a blue-colored character called Pig E. Bank, and he's "driving" Route 66. It looks like it's one of the very old alignments in Oklahoma, perhaps the Tank Farm Loop. For more of Pig E. Bank's adventures, go here.
Route 66 Images
This a group of images from the Mother Road by Sandy Rose Photography. Music is by Lyle Lovett.
Long white Cadillac
A few Icelandic writers cross the USA in a long white Cadillac, much of it on old Route 66:
Couple offers land for Braidwood depot
The City Council of Braidwood, Ill., is nearly set on buying a lot at 111 N. Center St. on which to move the town's historic railroad depot. However, according to the Braidwood Journal, Bob and Nancy Scamen are offering a piece of land that might be a tad more enticing: "My husband and I own … Continue reading Couple offers land for Braidwood depot
Bike path closer to reality
A bicycle path along old Route 66 in Chenoa, Ill., is closer to reality after its city council approved a motor fuel tax resolution and an engineering agreement, reported the Pontiac Daily Leader. The construction of a bike path, which has been planned for a number of years, will begin south of the TP&W tracks … Continue reading Bike path closer to reality