A local media outlet reported "extensive" damage from an early morning fire Sunday in St. Robert, Missouri, at Sunset Village of the Ozarks, which serves mostly as retirement housing in the region. One resident told KY3-TV that residents jumped out of windows to escape the fire. The Pulaski County Daily News reported that one person … Continue reading “Extensive” fire damage at Sunset Village apartment complex in St. Robert
Author: Ron Warnick
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Former owner of Summit Inn at top of Cajon Pass dies at age 88
C.A. Stevens, the longtime owner of the Summit Inn restaurant at the top of Cajon Pass in Southern California, died Feb. 5 after contracting COVID-19. He was 88. Stevens owned the restaurant and an adjacent motel along old Route 66 for nearly 50 years until he sold it in 2016. A month after the sale … Continue reading Former owner of Summit Inn at top of Cajon Pass dies at age 88
Historic Eagle Rock theater in Los Angeles to reopen, along with new video store
The historic Eagle Theatre in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles eventually will reopen with an attached video store after fundraising efforts for the project are completed. The Vidiots Foundation is raising money for the theater's refurbishment. Vidiots also will open a store there with 50,000 DVDs and Blu-ray discs for rent. KABC-TV in … Continue reading Historic Eagle Rock theater in Los Angeles to reopen, along with new video store
Camp Cajon team begins offering field trips of historical sites in Cajon Pass
The team behind the recently constructed Camp Cajon Monument in Southern California's Cajon Pass recently offered tours of Camp Cajon and other sites along the famed mountain path. The monument itself sits at the south end of Wagon Train Road, near the intersection of Interstate 15 and Highway 138. The monument was dedicated in 2019 to … Continue reading Camp Cajon team begins offering field trips of historical sites in Cajon Pass
COVID-19 pandemic cancels Arizona Route 66 Fun Run for a second straight year
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona announced its annual Fun Run car cruise, usually slated for early May, has been canceled for a second consecutive year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The association put out this message on its website: We want to start by thanking everyone for the overwhelming support. Like many of … Continue reading COVID-19 pandemic cancels Arizona Route 66 Fun Run for a second straight year
Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque marks 50 years
The iconic Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque marked its 50th year in business earlier this week. The Albuquerque Journal posted a story about the eatery at 2400 Central Ave. (aka Route 66): “It’s sort of like a melting pot where people come and meet,” said Dorothy Rainosek, Frontier co-founder and owner. [...]Rainosek said when she and … Continue reading Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque marks 50 years
Should we sound a pessimistic note for summer tourism on Route 66 in 2021?
Though two COVID-19 vaccines have been rolling out in the United States and worldwide for several weeks, Route 66 business owners perhaps shouldn't be too high-flying in their optimism for a normal tourism season. Frank Gifford, a photographer and longtime explorer of the Mother Road, had a pessimistic take in "Life in the Time of … Continue reading Should we sound a pessimistic note for summer tourism on Route 66 in 2021?
Amarillo TV station provides details about Barfield Hotel before it opens in April
An Amarillo television station filed an exclusive report about what's to come inside the historic Barfield Hotel when it's scheduled to open in April. KDFA-TV filed the report. Here are a couple of the excerpts: All rooms preserve the original 1920′s decor, with special nods to Barfield creator, M.D. Oliver.“We want to give homage back … Continue reading Amarillo TV station provides details about Barfield Hotel before it opens in April
Museum Club of Flagstaff lands a new owner, will reopen “soon”
The Facebook account for the closed Museum Club of Flagstaff, Arizona, announced it had landed a new owner and would reopen "soon" after going on an indefinite hiatus last month. Here's the announcement: https://www.facebook.com/themuseumclub/posts/10159291435796085 Contacted through Facebook Messenger, the page's administrator said: "I haven't received authorization to release names yet, just the announcement it will … Continue reading Museum Club of Flagstaff lands a new owner, will reopen “soon”
Czech Route 66 Association creates app for its online Radio 66 station
The Czech Route 66 Association announced last month it's created an app for its Radio 66 online radio station for smartphones. The app is available both with Google Play and Apple app stores. The link to the Google Android app is here. The Apple app can be found here. The association stated on Facebook: Radio … Continue reading Czech Route 66 Association creates app for its online Radio 66 station