I'm late on this, but the historic Bell Restaurant on Route 66 in Lebanon, Mo., apparently closed a few months ago. I was alerted to this today by Kelly Ludwig, creator of the Road Trip 66 app. After checking the Lebanon Daily Record's archives, I found a letter to the editor from Jim Bell in … Continue reading Bell Restaurant closes in Lebanon
Month: May 2011
A closer look at the Campbell Hotel
For many months, we'd watched as the former Casa Loma Hotel building on Route 66 in Tulsa was being renovated. A few weeks ago, a new neon sign had been installed for what is now called the Campbell Hotel. With the Tulsa Designer Showcase starting this weekend, we finally had a chance to see what the … Continue reading A closer look at the Campbell Hotel
Local group considers buying the Boots Motel
A group in Carthage, Mo., is considering ways to preserve the historic Boots Motel along Route 66 as a town landmark, reports the Joplin Globe. “It was pretty much unanimous that they want to see more preservation along Route 66 in Carthage. Since the Boots is for sale, it would be the first target,” said … Continue reading Local group considers buying the Boots Motel