St. Clair museum will get new digs on Route 66

The St. Clair Historical Museum, destroyed by fire last week, will receive a new home for at least six months along Route 66 in St. Clair, Mo., reported the Washington Missourian. The Lindemanns, who own the St. Clair Health Mart Pharmacy, 855 N. Commercial Ave., have agreed to donate office space next door to their … Continue reading St. Clair museum will get new digs on Route 66

Waynesville candy shop’s promotion leads to controversy and publicity

Today, the Route 66 Candy Shoppe in Waynesville, Mo., will give free fudge to any customer who weighs 300 pounds to mark Fat Tuesday. KSPR-TV in Springfield, Mo., (video is at the link) reported it as a stunt -- and reported a bit of a controversy: The owners say it's a fun, light hearted way … Continue reading Waynesville candy shop’s promotion leads to controversy and publicity

A chat with the operator of Texas Ivy Antiques

In his ongoing "Genuine Route 66 Life" video series, KC Keefer interviewed Dora Meroney, operator of Texas Ivy Antiques along the Sixth Street Historic District (aka Route 66) in Amarillo. https://youtu.be/YT3wV3Cx1-I Not only does Meroney sell Route 66 memorabilia and other items in a converted 1920s house, but she serves as president of the Old … Continue reading A chat with the operator of Texas Ivy Antiques

Donations may be sought to fix Illinois State Fairgrounds

A proposal seeks donations instead of taxpayer money to make badly needed repairs to the historic Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, reported the State Journal-Register. The newspaper said: Legislation filed by state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, would allow the agriculture department to form a state fairground foundation that would solicit private funds from individuals … Continue reading Donations may be sought to fix Illinois State Fairgrounds

World’s Largest Covered Wagon will be repaired by late April

The World's Largest Covered Wagon, located along Route 66 in Lincoln, Ill., will be repaired by April 30 after it was heavily damaged in windstorm a few weeks ago, reported the Lincoln Daily News. A storm on Jan. 26 with 50 mph wind gusts broke two of the wagon's wheels, making the wagon list precariously … Continue reading World’s Largest Covered Wagon will be repaired by late April

Australia highway wants to use Route 66 to rebrand itself

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that's the case, Route 66 should be very flattered indeed by what certain highway boosters are wanting to do in Australia. We'll let The Australian newspaper explain: Grain silos rising from flat terrain vie with open-cut mines for the attention of truckers who use the … Continue reading Australia highway wants to use Route 66 to rebrand itself