Check out the new blue-and-white sign that Ron Hart of the Route 66 Chamber of Commerce and Ed Klein of Route 66 World installed Monday onto the Boots Motel's sign pole. It's a reproduction of the "Radio in Every Room" sign that once graced the motel during the 1940s, shortly after it was built on … Continue reading “Radio in Every Room” sign added to the Boots Motel
Month: September 2013
“Genuine Route 66 Life” video series launched
This has been in the works for a while. But on Monday, Denver-based photographer KC Keefer launched his "Genuine Route 66 Life" channel on YouTube. The channel is subtitled "American Stories from the Route," and this is what the series is about: "Genuine Route 66 Life" is a celebration of people from around the world … Continue reading “Genuine Route 66 Life” video series launched
Details about Route 66 festival in Kingman emerge
It's more than 11 months away, but organizers in Kingman, Ariz., already are planning for a variety of events for the Route 66 International Festival, reported the Kingman Daily Miner. The festival is scheduled for Aug. 13-17. The festival's website is here. According to the newspaper, the festival will have five categories: Spiels, Wheels, Meals, Deals and … Continue reading Details about Route 66 festival in Kingman emerge
Extras from “Billy Connolly’s Route 66”
Longtime readers may remember "Billy Connolly's Route 66," a television miniseries in 2011 that set off a mini-boom of Route 66 interest around the world, especially the United Kingdom. Here's a 46-minute segment of outtakes -- including the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Okla. -- and musings from Connolly during the production: https://youtu.be/2XiQlCCiVJA You can buy … Continue reading Extras from “Billy Connolly’s Route 66”
Scenes from the Berwyn and Flagstaff car shows
Here's a brief video from the Berwyn Route 66 Car Show yesterday in Berwyn, Ill. https://youtu.be/-dfDWvcUzE8 This YouTube user also uploaded several photos from the Berwyn event. On the same weekend was the Route 66 Days Charity Car Show in Flagstaff, Ariz. This video takes the perspective of a cyclist: https://youtu.be/zaz0yB3OBbg
Scenes from the 2013 Arizona Fun Run
This segment of "AAA Presents Highroads with Dan Davis," snagged by the Kingman Visitor Center, seems like a nice enough overview of the 2013 Arizona Historic Route 66 Fun Run -- which it is. But it also serves as a thumbnail guide to other tourist attractions of the Kingman area. Route 66 Fun Run ariving … Continue reading Scenes from the 2013 Arizona Fun Run
Vic Suhling sign in Litchfield taken down for restoration
On Thursday, the historic Vic Suhling / Gas for Less sign along Route 66 in Litchfield, Ill., was removed for the first time in decades so it can be restored and reinstalled next to the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center. A St. Louis shop is doing the work. Plans are for the refurbished … Continue reading Vic Suhling sign in Litchfield taken down for restoration
Man’s sign causes a commode-tion
The Route 66 town of Tucumcari, N.M., has gained publicity from various media outlets in recent days because a resident has erected a sign next to an outhouse that says "Obama's Presidential Library." KOAT-TV in Albuquerque was one of the news outlets trying to find why someone is ribbing the 44th U.S. president: As for … Continue reading Man’s sign causes a commode-tion
Last day for Irv’s Burgers is Oct. 30
The last day of operation for Irv's Burgers at its historic Route 66 site in West Hollywood, Calif., will be Oct. 30, according to a person close to the situation. Dave White wrote on his Facebook page on Wednesday night: They are officially closing their doors on October 30. That's the last day. The lawyers … Continue reading Last day for Irv’s Burgers is Oct. 30
Springfield museum extending Route 66 exhibit
If you missed the Route 66 exhibit at the History Museum on the Square in Springfield, Mo., you're in luck. This week, the museum announced, because of popular demand, "Woodruff's Dream: The Mother Road through Springfield" will be extended to Feb. 2. According to KOLR-TV: The Museum's special Route 66 has been on display since … Continue reading Springfield museum extending Route 66 exhibit