On Thursday, the historic Vic Suhling / Gas for Less sign along Route 66 in Litchfield, Ill., was removed for the first time in decades so it can be restored and reinstalled next to the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center. A St. Louis shop is doing the work. Plans are for the refurbished … Continue reading Vic Suhling sign in Litchfield taken down for restoration
Author: Ron Warnick
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Man’s sign causes a commode-tion
The Route 66 town of Tucumcari, N.M., has gained publicity from various media outlets in recent days because a resident has erected a sign next to an outhouse that says "Obama's Presidential Library." KOAT-TV in Albuquerque was one of the news outlets trying to find why someone is ribbing the 44th U.S. president: As for … Continue reading Man’s sign causes a commode-tion
Last day for Irv’s Burgers is Oct. 30
The last day of operation for Irv's Burgers at its historic Route 66 site in West Hollywood, Calif., will be Oct. 30, according to a person close to the situation. Dave White wrote on his Facebook page on Wednesday night: They are officially closing their doors on October 30. That's the last day. The lawyers … Continue reading Last day for Irv’s Burgers is Oct. 30
Springfield museum extending Route 66 exhibit
If you missed the Route 66 exhibit at the History Museum on the Square in Springfield, Mo., you're in luck. This week, the museum announced, because of popular demand, "Woodruff's Dream: The Mother Road through Springfield" will be extended to Feb. 2. According to KOLR-TV: The Museum's special Route 66 has been on display since … Continue reading Springfield museum extending Route 66 exhibit
Michael Wallis to speak about segregated road travel
This could be interesting. Michael Wallis, author of "Route 66: The Mother Road," will give a lecture tomorrow at the Tulsa Historical Society titled "No 'Good Old Days' for Everyone" -- using the "Negro Motorist Green Book." As automobile use became more prolific in the 1930s, many Americans enjoyed traveling the U.S. for leisure. While … Continue reading Michael Wallis to speak about segregated road travel
Litchfield planning a half-marathon race on Route 66
Litchfield, Ill., is planning a half-marathon, a five-kilometer and a children's race on Route 66 in November, reported The Journal-News. Litchfield Tourism Advisory Committee member Shannon Simpson-Hall said the road races came about through the suggestion of residents. The newspaper reported: While plans for this year are still in the works, at least until final … Continue reading Litchfield planning a half-marathon race on Route 66
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Video art project inspired by Route 66’s people
"Somewhere in Between: Los Angeles," a video project by Bia Gayotto at the Pasadena Museum of California Art, is inspired by people along Route 66 in the L.A. region, according to an article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. The 20-minute two-screen piece places architectural, natural and suburban scenery against views of bi- and multi-cultural people … Continue reading Video art project inspired by Route 66’s people
Boomer, R.I.P.
Word came a few days ago that Boomer, Kevin and Nancy Mueller's golden retriever at the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, N.M., died after suddenly taking ill. An autopsy revealed the dog was riddled with cancer, even though there were no outward signs until the day of his death. Boomer, along with another golden retriever, … Continue reading Boomer, R.I.P.
Is Winslow becoming an arts community?
With the galleries in La Posada Hotel as an anchor, the Route 66 town of Winslow, Ariz., is becoming an arts community, reported the Arizona Journal. The newspaper cited these examples: Snowdrift Art Space, which displays La Posada manager Daniel Lutzick's sculptures. El Gran Art Garage, owned by Paul Ruscha. La Posada Hotel, which displays a wide … Continue reading Is Winslow becoming an arts community?