The nonprofit Route 66 Inland Empire California group has officially given its plans to the city of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., for the historic Cucamonga Service Station on Foothill Boulevard (aka Route 66), reported the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. The newspaper has the gist: The preservation organization hopes to restore the front structure, reinstall historic pumps … Continue reading Nonprofit group submits plan for historic Rancho Cucamonga gas station
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.
Longevity on Route 66 runs in her family
Those familiar with the history of Route 66 know of the late Lucille Hamons and her Lucille's gas station near Hydro, Okla., that she ran for nearly 60 years. But you may not be familiar with one of Lucille's daughters, Delpha Dene Martin, who soon will enter her 50th year of running a business on … Continue reading Longevity on Route 66 runs in her family
Proposed freeway may affect Route 66, landmarks
A proposed Illiana Expressway that will connect Interstate 55 to Interstate 65 near Gary, Ind., may affect Route 66 and other historic landmarks in Wilmington, Ill., reported The Herald-News of Joliet, Ill. Virginia Ferry, chairwoman of the Will County Historic Preservation Commission, told the newspaper she is determined to mitigate those effects. “I know we … Continue reading Proposed freeway may affect Route 66, landmarks
Washouts close portion of Oatman Road in Arizona
Frank Gifford at rt66pix.com informs me that a part of Oatman Road (aka Route 66) in western Arizona is closed for probably several weeks because of washouts from heavy rains. The closed road begins at the "Y" intersection south of Oatman and extends from Mile 6 to Mile 22. The road will remain closed perhaps … Continue reading Washouts close portion of Oatman Road in Arizona
Will Rogers Memorial Museum marks 75th anniversary
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Okla., is marking its 75th year this week. Rogers remains probably the most famous Oklahoman, despite nearly eight decades passing after his death in an Alaska plane crash. The "Diamond Jubilee" event is set from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the museum with performances by the Tulsa … Continue reading Will Rogers Memorial Museum marks 75th anniversary
Cleanup day for The Mill is Wednesday afternoon
The Route 66 Heritage Foundation is planning a cleanup day for The Mill restaurant site at 738 S. Washington (Route 66) in Lincoln, Ill., from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Geoff Ladd, chairman of the foundation, says tours also will be available of the long-closed but much-improved restaurant, which nearly faced the wrecking ball several … Continue reading Cleanup day for The Mill is Wednesday afternoon
A timely upload
The makers of the ongoing "Operation Route 66" documentary project posted eight minutes of the film just a few days ago. I've seen other parts of the film, but this is the most arresting: op rt 66 8min from Operation Route 66 on Vimeo. I'm not sure whether it's a coincidence the excerpt was posted … Continue reading A timely upload
Winners announced for Route 66 Reinterpreted art project
The public has chosen five winners for the inaugural Route 66 Reinterpreted art project, sponsored by the Atlanta Betterment Group of Atlanta, Ill. A total of 32 works of art, where the canvas was in the shape of a Route 66 shield, were entered. Twelve finalists were selected, and the traveling public was invited to … Continue reading Winners announced for Route 66 Reinterpreted art project
More wind turbines soon will go up near Amarillo
A sizable wind farm already generates electricity at Vega, Texas, near the Route 66 corridor. According to an announcement a few days ago, wind turbines also will be erected east of Amarillo, near the Route 66 as well. From the news release: Westerly Wind, through its subsidiary Westerly Route 66 LLC and development partner, Big … Continue reading More wind turbines soon will go up near Amarillo
Kenny Vaughan’s version of “Route 66”
Guitar-slinger and Oklahoma native Kenny Vaughan and a group of crack musicians perform a western swing-influenced version of Bobby Troup's most famous song, "Route 66." https://youtu.be/Fvo7_v7CFKM Vaughan has played guitar with a slew of people in the Nashville, but remains best known as lead guitarist for Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives.