The long-in-coming restoration of the historic Sprague Super Service station in Normal, Illinois, will culminate with a grand opening Saturday, where it will be rechristened as Ryburn Place. The station will be renamed after Route 66 enthusiast Terri Ryburn, who purchased the property more than a decade ago and slowly and steadily began to restore … Continue reading Sprague Super Service station reopens Saturday as Ryburn Place
Author: Ron Warnick
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Meltdown Diner opens on Route 66 in southwest Tulsa
The owners of the Meltdown Gourmet Grilled Cheese food truck in Tulsa recently opened a permanent location on a historic corner of Route 66 in southwest part of the city, called the Meltdown Diner. Jim and Sara Hardcastle sold the food truck a few months ago and began renovating a 1949 building at Southwest Boulevard … Continue reading Meltdown Diner opens on Route 66 in southwest Tulsa
Fire ravages Country Classic Cars near Staunton
A huge blaze Tuesday night destroyed at least one building and dozens of old vehicles at Country Classic Cars near old Route 66 near Staunton, Illinois. The Macoupin County Sheriff's Office told KSDK-TV in St. Louis that 11 fire departments were battling the blaze, which apparently started shortly before sundown. No injuries were reported. Country … Continue reading Fire ravages Country Classic Cars near Staunton
78-year-old man is walking the length of Route 66
A few people walk the 2,400-mile length of Route 66 each year. Not many do, but it's not that unusual, either. But a man who's just south of 80 years old walking Route 66? That's unusual. M.J. Eberhart, an avid hiker by who calls himself Nimblewill Nomad. is walking west on Route 66 as we … Continue reading 78-year-old man is walking the length of Route 66
A closer look at NAACP’s Missouri travel advisory
The NAACP last week issued a Missouri travel advisory, warning travelers and residents about possible discrimination and attacks against minorities in the state. The Missouri NAACP circulated a travel advisory in June, and the issue recently was taken up by the national organization -- the first time the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People … Continue reading A closer look at NAACP’s Missouri travel advisory
Santa Rosa revitalization plan would reduce Route 66 from four lanes to two
Traffic lanes on much of Route 66 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, would be reduced from four lanes to two as one aspect of a revitalization plan proposed by a consultant. Planning consultant Sarah Ijadi presented the ideas for the Downtown Santa Rosa Revitalization Plan in the city-county government complex in Santa Rosa, according to … Continue reading Santa Rosa revitalization plan would reduce Route 66 from four lanes to two
Hearing delayed to rezone Classen Circle in Oklahoma City
A controversial rezoning request that would have led to the demolition of historic Classen Circle and its businesses in Oklahoma City has been delayed at least a month. The Braum's restaurant chain, which requested the rezoning so it could put one of its stores there, agreed to move a planning commission hearing from Aug. 24 … Continue reading Hearing delayed to rezone Classen Circle in Oklahoma City
Time-lapse videos cruise Arizona’s Route 66
Robert S., known for the YouTube handle of "Forgotten Hwy," recently uploaded videos of time-lapse drives on Route 66 from the California border to the middle of Arizona. Forgotten Hwy uploaded several Route 66 videos from the Mojave Desert earlier this year. The videos are well-produced and edited. plus contain annotations about certain landmarks and … Continue reading Time-lapse videos cruise Arizona’s Route 66
Buffalo Inn in Upland soon will be auctioned
The closed Buffalo Inn in Upland, California, a fixture under various names on Route 66 for more than 80 years, soon will be auctioned by the county because of unpaid taxes. Columnist David Allen of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reported that bidding for the property at 1812-1816 W. Foothill Blvd. (aka Route 66) will … Continue reading Buffalo Inn in Upland soon will be auctioned
Joliet lukewarm to Route 66 The Road to Rock museum idea
A pitchman wants a Route 66 The Road to Rock museum in downtown Joliet, Illinois, but a few city officials seemed tepid to the idea -- especially the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Ron Romero proposed his idea -- which aims to pay homage to the musical heroes of Illinois -- to the Joliet City Council … Continue reading Joliet lukewarm to Route 66 The Road to Rock museum idea