Want to take a really fast journey on the Mother Road? This time-lapse video from DeFrees Productions will get you from Chicago to Santa Monica Pier in about 200 seconds, give or take. https://youtu.be/ufx-_98fmCU The video was shot in August, and kudos for DeFrees for driving on many older alignments of Route 66. At its … Continue reading Route 66 in three minutes
Month: November 2012
Renovation of Coleman Theatre nearly complete
https://youtu.be/LiWe7-jtG7E Renovations on the historic Coleman Theatre in downtown Miami, Okla., are 90 to 95 percent finished, reported KSNF-KODE-TV. Theater officials fixed the roof, installed new safety measures, and updated of its original Wurlitzer organ. The restoration of the northeastern Oklahoma landmark has come a long way: Director Barbara Smith remembers the 75th anniversary in … Continue reading Renovation of Coleman Theatre nearly complete
Route 66 serves as backdrop for political documentary
As Election Day fast approaches, an Ohio film company is preparing a documentary "about the American people's relationship with their political system and the 2012 election." Titled "Of By For: Promises, Power & the Political Parade," its makers will continue to shoot footage through tomorrow. Old Machine plans to release the film on Inauguration Day, which is … Continue reading Route 66 serves as backdrop for political documentary
“The Amboy Crater”
Bruce Cooper shot this video of Amboy Crater, off Route 66 near Amboy, Calif. Choncey Langford composed the atmospheric music. The Amboy Crater from Bruce Cooper on Vimeo. Cooper wrote this about the natural landmark: The scenic and solitary Amboy Crater was a popular sight and stop for travelers on U.S. Route 66 in California … Continue reading “The Amboy Crater”
Dedication for “East Meets West” statue is Nov. 9
The formal dedication for the elaborate "East Meets West" statue at Cyrus Avery Route 66 Centennial Plaza in Tulsa is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, according to a news release Friday from the City of Tulsa. I've been told about 30 descendants of Cyrus Avery, the Father of Route 66, are expected at … Continue reading Dedication for “East Meets West” statue is Nov. 9
Rancho Cucamonga’s take on Route 66
This video about Route 66 was produced by the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. In my opinion, it captured the allure of the Mother Road very well: Travel Video- Route 66 from City of Rancho Cucamonga on Vimeo.
It doesn’t pass the beer test
In an effort to add fun to fast-approaching Election Day and, more importantly, sell more adult beverages, the historic Barney's Beanery on Route 66 in West Hollywood, Calif., and four other Los Angeles-area locations is tapping its "Rock the Beer Vote" campaign. We'll let the press release explain: Each of the legendary restaurants’ venues has assigned … Continue reading It doesn’t pass the beer test
Bureaucratic delays hamper De Anza project
The restoration of the historic De Anza Motor Lodge along Route 66 in Albuquerque will be delayed until at least April because of inexplicable delays in Washington, reported the New Mexico Business Weekly. The project requires approval by the National Park Service so developer Rob Dickson can receive tax credits to cover part of the … Continue reading Bureaucratic delays hamper De Anza project
Flame being passed at the Magic Lamp Inn
The Magic Lamp Inn, a restaurant on Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., for more than 60 years, is changing operators for the first time in decades, according to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Longtime owner and general manager Anthony Vernola is retiring. Sartaj Singh, who owns several restaurants in the region, including nearby Antonino's, … Continue reading Flame being passed at the Magic Lamp Inn
TrekAmerica’s Ultimate 40 Travel Experiences
TrekAmerica, a 40-year-old "tours for non-tourists" company based in the United Kingdom, put together this video of clients' favorite travel moments in the United States. Route 66 made the cut, and you'll find many of the other 39 experiences overlap with the Mother Road as well. https://youtu.be/PQ9Ugb7d7dY The full list is here. And check out … Continue reading TrekAmerica’s Ultimate 40 Travel Experiences