A long-term plan for Albuquerque calls for incentives for more neon signs along the Route 66 corridor, according to a story in the Albuquerque Journal. The initiative that Mayor Richard Berry calls "ABQ: The Plan" seeks to move more money into capital projects to spur more private investment. Funding isn't been sought yet, and Berry acknowledges the … Continue reading Long-term plan in Albuquerque includes more neon signs on Route 66
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.
Grant will pay for Route 66 bicycle trail extension at Towanda
McLean County, Ill., was awarded an $800,000 state grant to extend the Historic Route 66 Bikeway more than 2 1/2 miles from Towanda, reported the Bloomington Pantagraph. The extension of the existing bicycle trail runs from Illinois Highway 29 to north to the end of an old alignment of Route 66. The Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program's requires a … Continue reading Grant will pay for Route 66 bicycle trail extension at Towanda
A look back at the 66 Park In Theatre
The YouTube account of hudson501 posted another gem in the past week. This one features a look at the long-gone 66 Park In Theatre in Crestwood, Mo., from September 1991. https://youtu.be/guZo-7778L4 The poster explains how this remarkable footage was obtained: I stopped along the south side of Watson Road (old Missouri US 66) to take … Continue reading A look back at the 66 Park In Theatre
Midpoint to … where?
A story a few days ago in the Mountain View Telegraph detailed about how local officials and volunteers in Moriarty and Edgewood, N.M., want to play their Route 66 history. The story often cites Roger Holden, who served as Edgewood's parks and recreation director: Replacing a few stolen signs is high on the list of … Continue reading Midpoint to … where?
Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame induction from 1991
A few days ago, a YouTube account called hudson501 posted a video from the 1990s of the long-gone Coral Court Motel in St. Louis and the now-closed Tri-County Truck Stop in Villa Ridge, Mo. Today, the account-holder uploaded a video of the induction of the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame on June 8, 1991. … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame induction from 1991
Trio launches fundraiser campaign for full-length Route 66 documentary
A young trio launched a Kickerstarter fundraising campaign a few days ago to produce a full-length, high-definition documentary film about Route 66. We'll let Jesse Urrutia, Sylwia Gorajek, and Jakub Gorajek explain: Longtime readers may remember the leggy Sylwia Gorajek in an well-produced (but unofficial) music video for Depeche Mode's version of "Route 66" last … Continue reading Trio launches fundraiser campaign for full-length Route 66 documentary
“American Giants” video series coming to YouTube
This looks like fun. Stone Baker soon will launch "American Giants," a series of online films about Muffler Men -- the tall fiberglass figures that graced roadside America during the 1960s and '70s. Baker uploaded a teaser video about his project: https://youtu.be/MUCZyAs0fAo The unique Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad restaurant on Route 66 in … Continue reading “American Giants” video series coming to YouTube
Retro car-rental company adds cheaper option to travel Route 66
Blacktop Candy's, a company that gained notice a few weeks ago for offering rentals of classic cars on which to drive Route 66, announced it has added an option that's more flexible and cheaper. Company president Scott Shinn says the new Standard option goes for $7,490 for two adults. The details: 19 days of car … Continue reading Retro car-rental company adds cheaper option to travel Route 66
Nonprofit group acquires historic Rancho Cucamonga gas station
A local nonprofit historic preservation organization has acquired the historic Cucamonga Service Station along Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., reported the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Route 66 IECA (the last part stands for Inland Empire California) intends the turn the station into a tourist destination for Route 66 travelers, said the group's president, Anthony … Continue reading Nonprofit group acquires historic Rancho Cucamonga gas station
Google Maps Street View comes to the Grand Canyon
Route 66 fans often use Street View on Google Maps to vicariously travel the Mother Road, as this demonstration video from 2010 shows: https://youtu.be/PTeCqnBuDdU Now, Street View has arrived at one of the most popular side trips for Route 66 travelers -- Grand Canyon National Park. According to Google's official blog today, Google Maps now … Continue reading Google Maps Street View comes to the Grand Canyon