Commence with the silly stoner jokes. But, in all seriousness, a medical marijuana dispensary opened on Route 66 in downtown Williams, Ariz., in late January. Naturally, the clinic is called the Route 66 Wellness Center. According to the report in the Williams-Grand Canyon News, the dispensary serves about a dozen patients, although about 60 people … Continue reading Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Williams, Ariz.
Month: February 2013
Santa Monica Pier soon may undergo major renovations
The Santa Monica Pier, the traditional western endpoint of Route 66, will undergo major reconstruction that may start as soon as next month, according to the Santa Monica Mirror. According to the newspaper: In all, a 360-foot by 36-foot portion of the Pier, or 12,960 total square feet, will be demolished and then reconstructed over … Continue reading Santa Monica Pier soon may undergo major renovations
Turning the mundane into art
Take a look at the above street scene in Los Angeles. See anything unusual? If you haven't noticed it, a closer look: That object decorated in a Route 66-themed scene and other bright colors is a common utility box, located in East Hollywood at the corner of Normandie and Santa Monica Boulevard (aka Route 66). … Continue reading Turning the mundane into art
Sentiment grows to tear down Cadillac Ranch
Residents of Amarillo, Texas, are debating whether to dismantle Stanley Marsh 3's Cadillac Ranch art installation near Route 66 in the wake of sex-abuse allegations against him, reported Texas Monthly magazine. Since October, Marsh, 74, has been embroiled with civil lawsuits, then criminal indictments, over allegations that he sexually abused teenage boys. Naturally, this hasn't sat well … Continue reading Sentiment grows to tear down Cadillac Ranch
Long-term plan in Albuquerque includes more neon signs on Route 66
A long-term plan for Albuquerque calls for incentives for more neon signs along the Route 66 corridor, according to a story in the Albuquerque Journal. The initiative that Mayor Richard Berry calls "ABQ: The Plan" seeks to move more money into capital projects to spur more private investment. Funding isn't been sought yet, and Berry acknowledges the … Continue reading Long-term plan in Albuquerque includes more neon signs on Route 66
Grant will pay for Route 66 bicycle trail extension at Towanda
McLean County, Ill., was awarded an $800,000 state grant to extend the Historic Route 66 Bikeway more than 2 1/2 miles from Towanda, reported the Bloomington Pantagraph. The extension of the existing bicycle trail runs from Illinois Highway 29 to north to the end of an old alignment of Route 66. The Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program's requires a … Continue reading Grant will pay for Route 66 bicycle trail extension at Towanda
A look back at the 66 Park In Theatre
The YouTube account of hudson501 posted another gem in the past week. This one features a look at the long-gone 66 Park In Theatre in Crestwood, Mo., from September 1991. https://youtu.be/guZo-7778L4 The poster explains how this remarkable footage was obtained: I stopped along the south side of Watson Road (old Missouri US 66) to take … Continue reading A look back at the 66 Park In Theatre
Midpoint to … where?
A story a few days ago in the Mountain View Telegraph detailed about how local officials and volunteers in Moriarty and Edgewood, N.M., want to play their Route 66 history. The story often cites Roger Holden, who served as Edgewood's parks and recreation director: Replacing a few stolen signs is high on the list of … Continue reading Midpoint to … where?
Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame induction from 1991
A few days ago, a YouTube account called hudson501 posted a video from the 1990s of the long-gone Coral Court Motel in St. Louis and the now-closed Tri-County Truck Stop in Villa Ridge, Mo. Today, the account-holder uploaded a video of the induction of the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame on June 8, 1991. … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame induction from 1991
Trio launches fundraiser campaign for full-length Route 66 documentary
A young trio launched a Kickerstarter fundraising campaign a few days ago to produce a full-length, high-definition documentary film about Route 66. We'll let Jesse Urrutia, Sylwia Gorajek, and Jakub Gorajek explain: Longtime readers may remember the leggy Sylwia Gorajek in an well-produced (but unofficial) music video for Depeche Mode's version of "Route 66" last … Continue reading Trio launches fundraiser campaign for full-length Route 66 documentary