An overnight guest at the historic Lincoln Motel in Chandler, Okla., was found in his room apparently beaten and stabbed to death, according to KWTV in Oklahoma City. Sam Amon Brock, 41, of Odessa, Texas, was found in a pool of blood Friday morning by the motel's owner. Police say an overnight guest, Dominique Gill … Continue reading Customer found slain in Lincoln Motel in Chandler
Month: June 2013
More details emerge on Bob Waldmire film
Mark Silverstein, who announced last year he was making a documentary about Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire, provided more details on the film to Springfield (Ill.) State Journal-Register columnist Dave Bakke. This week, Mark and his wife, Maggie Schmidt, and a cinematographer are working on their film in Springfield and at the Route 66 Association … Continue reading More details emerge on Bob Waldmire film
Palm Springs Follies entering its final season
https://youtu.be/qSjRQQ3lHiM The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, which devoted an entire season to the history and culture of Route 66, announced Thursday it was entering its 23rd and final season, "The Last Hurrah!" The last performance will be May 18, 2014, at the Historic Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, Calif. The Follies' longtime producer and co-director, Riff … Continue reading Palm Springs Follies entering its final season
Pacific entrance signs will prominently feature Route 66
Student-designed entrance signs for Pacific, Mo., will prominently feature the Route 66 shield as part of its look, reported The Missourian newspaper in nearby Washington, Mo. Amy Ketcherside and Curtis Paglusch of Pacific High School submitted the winning design from seven submitted sketches. The two students each earned a $2,000 for their design, which was … Continue reading Pacific entrance signs will prominently feature Route 66
“End of the Trail” sign temporarily removed
The "End of the Trail" sign on the Santa Monica Pier that has become a popular photo op for Route 66 travelers is being taken down for about two weeks while work is being done on the pier itself, said Dan Rice, owner of the 66-to-Cali stand on the pier. The sign, a replica of … Continue reading “End of the Trail” sign temporarily removed
World’s largest Navajo rug
We'll let the videographer, David Herzberg, explain the significance of this moment in 2012 but uploaded to the Internet only a few days ago: In 1932 Lorenzo Hubbell of the famous Hubbell Trading Post network commissioned Sam and Julia Joe to weave the world's largest Navajo Rug for promotional purposes. It has not been seen … Continue reading World’s largest Navajo rug
Route 66 photo exhibit set for Joplin festival
The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Route 66 Alliance are creating a Route 66 Photography Exhibit in Joplin, Mo., in conjunction with the International Route 66 Festival in early August. One Best of Show photograph will be selected by a panel of judges. The winner will be announced from the Main Stage on … Continue reading Route 66 photo exhibit set for Joplin festival
A user’s view of the Route 66 Skatepark
Here's an ideal way for a skateboard park to advertise to others -- let its customers show how cool it is. This is a video showing off the features of fairly new Route 66 Skatepark in El Reno, Okla. https://youtu.be/jswBlLuQQdU The video is part of a website, OKskateparks.com, that appears to be just getting started.
Galena’s remarkable comeback story
It's not out of the woods yet, but the long-moribund Route 66 town of Galena, Kan., is looking more prosperous these days. The Joplin Globe newspaper, based in nearby Joplin, Mo., published a long story about the town's comeback. The whole thing is worth reading, but I'll highlight what has happened in Galena in recent … Continue reading Galena’s remarkable comeback story
Documentary about Volkswagens finally is finished
It was six years ago when we last checked with Dave Torstenson and his fascination with vintage Volkwagen minibuses, the VW community, and a fitful attempt to drive a 1972 minibus from Tulsa to Los Angeles on Route 66 while being filmed by a documentary crew. The film by Ryan Steven Green, "Circle the Wagen," finally will premiere … Continue reading Documentary about Volkswagens finally is finished