The historic and iconic Tail O' the Pup stand, famous for its hot dog shape, will reopen in 2022 in West Hollywood, California, along its stretch of Route 66. LA Eater reported last week the stand, originally located at 311 La Cienega Blvd., will include a beer garden, as well: The 1933 Group announced plans this … Continue reading Tail O’ the Pup reopening in West Hollywood next year
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.
President Biden issues rules that allow vaccinated foreigners to travel to U.S.
U.S. President Joseph Biden last week issued an order that reopens the border on Nov. 8 to most international travelers, especially those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the BBC and other media outlets. The original travel ban, imposed last spring by the previous president, Donald Trump, affected dozens of countries, including the … Continue reading President Biden issues rules that allow vaccinated foreigners to travel to U.S.
A replica of Lightning McQueen will be unveiled in Galena on Nov. 13
A replica of Lightning McQueen from the "Cars" animated movie series will be unveiled at noon Nov. 13 in Galena, Kansas, on Route 66 just north of Cars on the Route near the historic Front Street Bridge. Renee Charles, one of the co-creators of Cars on the Route, posted a "Meet Lightning" event on Facebook … Continue reading A replica of Lightning McQueen will be unveiled in Galena on Nov. 13
New “History of Route 66” is available online
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership recently announced "a new, more accurate" history of Route 66 has been published by Oxford University Press’ Research Encyclopedia on American History. The work was a collaboration between members of Route 66 Road Ahead’s Research and Education working group, Dr. David Dunaway and Dr. Stephen Mandrogoc of the University … Continue reading New “History of Route 66” is available online
Amarillo groups meet fundraising goal to paint Route 66 emblem on water tower
The San Jacinto Neighborhood Association, the Historic 6th on Route 66th Association and the Route 66 Association of Texas recently met their $18,000 fundraising goal to paint a Route 66 emblem on a huge water tower at 6th Street (aka Route 66) and Independence Street on the city’s west side. Dora Meroney of Texas Ivy … Continue reading Amarillo groups meet fundraising goal to paint Route 66 emblem on water tower
Route 66 nominations encouraged for National Trust’s endangered places list
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its annual 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list, and the chairman of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership is encouraging stakeholders to nominate jeopardized properties on Route 66. Bill Thomas, chairman of the partnership, stated in an email Tuesday that any Route 66 properties on … Continue reading Route 66 nominations encouraged for National Trust’s endangered places list
Joplin Union Depot makes Missouri Preservation’s Places in Peril list
The 110-year-old Joplin Union Depot in Joplin, Missouri, recently made Missouri Preservation's annual Places in Peril list of endangered historic properties. These places are nominated by concerned individuals and decided upon by a committee of preservation advocates, according to a news release from the organization that has operated since 1976. Joplin Union Depot opened to … Continue reading Joplin Union Depot makes Missouri Preservation’s Places in Peril list
Ribbon-cutting held for Route 66 Village Train Depot in Tulsa
City officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to mark the completion of the Route 66 Village Train Depot museum and events center in southwest Tulsa. According to the Tulsa World, the $3 million project was funded by voter-approved Vision Tulsa sales tax. “These things don’t happen by accident,” said Mayor G.T. Bynum, speaking to the … Continue reading Ribbon-cutting held for Route 66 Village Train Depot in Tulsa
Image from Route 66 enters into the NFT realm
It probably was inevitable, but an image from Route 66 has entered the realm of non-fungible tokens, also known as NFTs. I received this news release last week from a fellow from Scotland who asked not to be identified but goes by the tagline Century of Progress. The release from him has been shortened a … Continue reading Image from Route 66 enters into the NFT realm
Volunteers help put a new roof on Shamrock Court in Sullivan
Volunteers and plenty of cash earlier this week helped put on a new and much-needed roof on the long-closed Shamrock Court motel along Route 66 in Sullivan, Missouri. Rich Dinkela, president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri and owner of the property, posted some photos Tuesday after the work was completed: Dinkela wrote he … Continue reading Volunteers help put a new roof on Shamrock Court in Sullivan