I saw last week that "Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis had announced the publication of a new book, plus a book-signing in Tulsa. Checking its specifications on Amazon, I noted that the book, "Oklahoma: A Sense of Place," contains just 76 pages. It's being printed in paperback, but also was available as … Continue reading Michael Wallis speech converted into an e-book
Month: May 2012
The British are coming! The British are coming!
https://youtu.be/D-qqBPQjXT0 Anecdotal evidence suggested it. Now, the Scottish Daily Record, a major newspaper based in Glasgow, Scotland, says "Billy Connolly's Route 66" television series last fall has led to an upsurge of Britons who will be traveling the Mother Road this year. The newspaper reported: Travel specialists say bookings have shot up by 30 per cent … Continue reading The British are coming! The British are coming!
Signs along the road
A French blogger who apparently loves Route 66 created this video about signs that you'll see along America's Mother Road: https://youtu.be/x_Qi8rSGycE
Newberry Springs will receive a historical marker
The small Route 66 town of Newberry Springs, Calif., will receive a historical marker Sunday from a fraternal organization at The Barn on Route 66 bar, reported the Desert Dispatch newspaper of nearby Barstow. The members of E. Clampus Vitus, aka The Clampers, are building the monument. The fraternity, which consists of history buffs, has erected … Continue reading Newberry Springs will receive a historical marker
Experimental motorcycle tested on Route 66
XCOR Aerospace recently field-tested an experimental motorcycle on Route 66 in the Southwest, according to a news release from the company. And XCOR wasn't doing the Mother Road to help develop a new crotch rocket. It was using the road trip to test wear on components for rocket engines. Dan DeLong, chief engineer for XCOR, explained why … Continue reading Experimental motorcycle tested on Route 66
Illinois county may apply for grant to build visitors center at history museum
A committee for McLean County, Ill., supports applying for a half-million-dollar grant that would establish at visitors center at the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington, reported the Bloomington Pantagraph. The $522,000 project moved to the front of the line when the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced in March that it has $15 million available … Continue reading Illinois county may apply for grant to build visitors center at history museum
Programming note
I'm planning on small but important maintenance work on this website later tonight. So if you see anything hinky or strange late Thursday or Friday, you know the reason in advance. If all goes well, you shouldn't see anything different. In fact, this may make the site load faster, and other possible improvements. If the … Continue reading Programming note
Design students help owner of historic gas station
A group of design students provided concepts for the owner of the historic Sprague Super Service station in Normal, Ill., reported the Bloomington Pantagraph. It's an understatement to say the station's owner was pleased with the designs: Illinois State University design students brought tears to Terri Ryburn’s eyes Wednesday when they presented concepts for three … Continue reading Design students help owner of historic gas station
Revisiting the Red Cedar Inn
Last weekend, the owners of the Red Cedar Inn in Pacific, Mo., held an open house for the closed Route 66 landmark for potential buyers. Route 66 Realtors, which is listing the property, posted a slideshow from the event. It might take some folks down memory lane: https://youtu.be/II4EUk-9CLc The restaurant opened in 1934 at 1047 East … Continue reading Revisiting the Red Cedar Inn
Kansas governor will appear at Route 66 byway ceremony
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback will attend the Saturday ceremony in which Route 66 in Kansas will be designated a historic byway, according KODE/KSN-TV. Brownback will sign the byway proclamation at 1 p.m. at the historic Marsh Arch Bridge, aka Rainbow Bridge, near Riverton, Kan. Map to the bridge is here. The public is invited. The … Continue reading Kansas governor will appear at Route 66 byway ceremony