Duke City Fix, a prominent community blog based on Albuquerque, has picked up the story about Richard Gonzales still trying to tear down the historic El Vado Motel. A lively discussion (pro and con) has resulted in the comments section. But at least the management of Duke City Fix has landed square on El Vado's … Continue reading Albuquerque blog reports on El Vado situation
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
‘Major manufacturer’ may move to Route 66
This article in the Suburban Journals owned by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a "major manufacturer" is poised to locate on old Route 66 in Pacific, Mo. Apparently the property in question is the old George's Apple Orchard site. Anyone know anything about it? Either way, it's apparent the Mother Road still remains a … Continue reading ‘Major manufacturer’ may move to Route 66
Round Barn gets a touch-up
The Daily Oklahoman reported today that historic Round Barn in Arcadia, Okla., is receiving a $21,000 in repairs, including repainting. Here's a picture I took last weekend of the painting crew at work: With two stories on one day from Arcadia, it appears a certain Oklahoma City newspaper may have been reading this site.
Pops update
The Daily Oklahoman has a good story today about the progress of Pops, the distinctive convenience store under construction on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. The store is the brainchild of Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon and Oklahoma City architect Rand Elliott. The story goes over a lot of information already reported here, except for … Continue reading Pops update
Anniversary tour
On the 80th anniversary of Route 66 on Saturday, the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley toured by bus the last few miles of the Mother Road in the Los Angeles region. It was led by local Route 66 expert Scott Piotrowski. Here's the story, reported by the La Canada Valley Sun in La Canada … Continue reading Anniversary tour
A tribute to Cadillac Ranch
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Group gets loan to preserve The Mill
Wow, that was quick. The Route 66 Heritage Foundation, based in Lincoln, Ill., already has secured a loan to begin its efforts to shore up the long-closed The Mill restaurant and lounge on Route 66 in Lincoln, according to the Lincoln Courier. The group also is about to get take over ownership of the property. … Continue reading Group gets loan to preserve The Mill
A magic night on 66
Tulsa blogger Michael Bates spent a rather eventful evening on Route 66 -- the same day as the road's 80th anniversary and his birthday. He encountered a few people who should be familiar to Route 66 fans, including a certain VW driver. Go read the whole thing. It's really good.
Lawsuit thins wallet of Aztec Hotel owner
Kathie Reece-McNeill owns the historic Aztec Hotel in Monrovia, Calif., and is carefully restoring the Route 66 landmark. However, her pocketbook is lighter after fighting a lawsuit that alleged Americans with Disabilities Act violations, reports the Sacramento Bee. Reece-McNeill rebutted attempts to settle out of court, and she won the lawsuit. But the battle cost … Continue reading Lawsuit thins wallet of Aztec Hotel owner
City will try to shut down Western Motel
A reader pointed out this article Thursday from the Daily Oklahoman in which the City of Bethany, Okla., is trying to shut down the Western Motel on Route 66. The motel, which was built at 7600 NW 39th in 1953, was declared a public nuisance by the city council after complaints of prostitution there. According … Continue reading City will try to shut down Western Motel