A new wayside exhibit about Route 66 and a violent labor battle in 1898 was installed Sunday in Virden, Ill., reported the Springfield State Journal-Register. Virden sits on the 1926-30 alignment of Route 66 south of Springfield. The wayside exhibit stands at Downtown Virden Park. The Battle of Virden, as it's called, occurred on Oct. … Continue reading Wayside exhibit installed in Virden
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.
Keep it up, and you’ll walk home
It seems like John and Peter have an un-healthy competition going. This is the latest video entry for "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible."
Munger Moss Motel sign refurbished
Here's what the newly reconditioned neon sign for the Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Mo., looks like now, after a relighting ceremony on Saturday night. The elaborate sign never actually went dark. But it was showing its age, as this photo from last year displays. Some of the neon tubes or bulbs had broken, shorted, … Continue reading Munger Moss Motel sign refurbished
Good tribute, sloppy publicity
Today, I found this news release about a parade and tribute to the late actor Steve McQueen today in Los Angeles: The Jules Verne Festival and the City of Los Angeles are proud to announce the Kick-Off to the Steve McQueen 30th Anniversary Celebration. On Sunday November 7th, four days before the Official Tribute event, … Continue reading Good tribute, sloppy publicity
Rockabilly rides
Here's a slideshow from today's Victorville Route 66 Museum's car show. The rockabilly soundtrack provides the cherry on top.
Another thriller is filmed at Roy’s
Roy's, the venerable old motel and cafe in the middle of the Mojave Desert in Amboy, Calif., has been used as a setting for many horror and thriller movies. The latest is "Beneath the Dark," directed by Chad Freehan and starring Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Josh Stewart. The film is receiving limited release this weekend. Here's … Continue reading Another thriller is filmed at Roy’s
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This is about the only television advertisement in recent weeks that's caused me to smile. Of course, Hank Williams and old trucks will do that.
Walking the Sidewalk Highway
Daniel Johnson is embarking on a coast-to-coast walk to spread the Gospel of Christ. He's covered more than 2,700 miles so far, and that included a stroll on the fabled "Sidewalk Highway" of old Route 66 near Miami, Okla. This video segment proves to be informative and whimsical, without the preaching that you might expect.
Springfield, Mo., will renovate town square
The city of Springfield, Mo., will begin renovations on its Park Central Square in downtown after a 4 p.m. Friday ceremony to restore it to the original 1970s design by acclaimed urban architect Lawrence Halprin, according to a news release from the city. The square is where various Route 66 alignments on East St. Louis … Continue reading Springfield, Mo., will renovate town square
Group asks for nominations of endangered roadside places
The Society for Commercial Archaeology is seeking nominations for its Falling by the Wayside: Ten Endangered Roadside Places list for 2011, according to an e-mail from the group today. Some information from the press release: Roadside places eligible for inclusion will be those that fall within the scope of SCA's stated interests and mission:architectural elements … Continue reading Group asks for nominations of endangered roadside places