A little over three decades years ago, photographer Quinta Scott was learning how to use a recently purchased but unwieldy Speed Graphic camera. After shooting a photo at the historic Eads Bridge in St. Louis for a book, she made the fateful decision to also shoot photographs along the city's Route 66 alignment of Watson … Continue reading A chat with Quinta Scott
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.
Dancing skeletons and cooking with excrement
I never thought I'd type that in a headline. But it accurately conveys the latest edition of "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible." This one's about the Book of Ezekiel.
Football frenzy in Stroud
Jenni Carlson, a sports columnist for The Oklahoman, tells how the Route 66 town of Stroud, Okla., has been in a frenzy since its high-school football team has played its way to the Class A state championship game. Dawn Welch, owner of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, plays a big role in the article. It's … Continue reading Football frenzy in Stroud
Recession hurts Indian jewelers
According to an Associated Press story out of Gallup, N.M., traders and makers of American Indian jewelry have seen sales drops of as much as 80 percent since the U.S. recession began in earnest last fall. One of those interviewed was the owner of Richardson's Trading Co., one of the oldest such businesses in Gallup: … Continue reading Recession hurts Indian jewelers
Chips on Route 66
I got this e-mail the other day. Excerpt is below: My name is Dave Harber. My wife, Debbie, and I are huge Route 66 aficionados having traveled the route at various stages over the past fifteen years or so. We also are web developers, own a custom poker chip business and thought it would be … Continue reading Chips on Route 66
“Thunderstorms and Neon Signs”
Here is Wayne "The Train" Hancock's finest hour, and the song in 1995 that pretty much kick-started his career. Here's Hancock talking about one of his experiences on Route 66 in No Depression magazine in 2001: “I’ve broken down on my way to shows and gotten there early. I was going through Vega, Texas, and … Continue reading “Thunderstorms and Neon Signs”
A chat with Michael Wallis
I talked with Michael Wallis, author of the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road" and more than a dozen other books, by phone Friday night from his home in Tulsa. Wallis was in an expansive mood, and talked about a few things that probably will be of interest to roadies: --- Wallis and Jim Conkle, … Continue reading A chat with Michael Wallis
Riviera Roadhouse is reopening
I received this e-mail from Kathy Miller, co-editor of The 66 News, a publication of the Route 66 Association of Illinois, about the Riviera Roadhouse in Gardner, Ill. John Weiss asked that I spread the word. The Riviera Roadhouse will reopen for business this weekend. Everyone's favorite waitress, Becky, who has been serving you for … Continue reading Riviera Roadhouse is reopening
Some clarity on the Route 66 State Park Bridge
Jane Lee, a historian with the Missouri Department of Transportation, sent me this e-mail regarding the endangered Route 66 Bridge at Route 66 State Park near Eureka, Mo. It's lengthy, but probably worth your time: I just wanted to send you a quick note since I have been closely following the news that you have … Continue reading Some clarity on the Route 66 State Park Bridge
The remaking of Tulsa’s Meadow Gold sign
Here's a cool excerpt from the film "Tulsa A to Z" about the refurbishment of the historic Meadow Gold neon sign, which can be found at near Peoria Avenue and 11th Street (aka Route 66). "Tulsa A to Z" is the latest edition from Jack Frank's acclaimed Tulsa history film series.