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.

Architecture firm honored for Route 66 espresso stand

AIA Seattle formed a team to recognize up-and-coming and innovative architectural firms in the region. Twelve were selected, and one has a link to Route 66, according to the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. And one of the 12 was: Chadbourne + Doss Architects used two cargo containers to create a delightful espresso stand called … Continue reading Architecture firm honored for Route 66 espresso stand

Sneak peek of Follies’ “Get Your Kicks!” show

Here's a YouTube video that was posted just a few hours ago from the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies in Palm Springs, Calif. This season, its "Get Your Kicks!" show is inspired by Route 66. Tickets can be bought here. UPDATE: Video was updated by the Follies.

Neil Young plans film about Route 66 trip

Country-rock musician Neil Young made a documentary about a nine-day road trip mostly on Route 66 from California to Kansas in 1959 Lincoln Continental before the classic car was given a makeover, reports ContactMusic.com. The film will be called "Linc Volt," which is the name of an alternative-fuel vehicle project underwritten by Young and his … Continue reading Neil Young plans film about Route 66 trip

The start and the end

An observation: On Tuesday night, president-elect Barack Obama ended his triumphant campaign at Grant Park, the symbolic beginning of Route 66 in Chicago. Obama also started his presidential campaign in February 2007 at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., which also is right next to Route 66.

Ed Galloway’s creation

A reporter for the Cleburne Times-Review in Cleburne, Texas, wrote a good article about Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park, a few miles east of Route 66 near Foyil, Okla. At the parking area you see many smaller totem poles scattered around the park. After getting out of the car you head toward the giant totem … Continue reading Ed Galloway’s creation

Cyberkicks

The Associated Press just published a story about Route 66 on the Internet. The article bristles with links, including to Swa Frantzen's award-winning Historic66.com site, the Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, Ill., the 66 Diner in Albuquerque, Mom and Dad's Route 66 Adventure, a Route 66 honeymoon, Legends of America, the National Historic Route 66 Federation, … Continue reading Cyberkicks

Al’s Route 66 Cafe changes hands

Al's Route 66 Cafe at 219 E. Dewey (Route 66) in Sapulpa, Okla., has closed but will soon reopen as a Granny's on Route 66 restaurant. The owners of a Steak & Eggs restaurant in Sapulpa bought the downtown building, which also houses a barbershop and bail bonds office. Paul Palladino, who once ran a … Continue reading Al’s Route 66 Cafe changes hands

Owner of Wagon Wheel Motel dies

Harold E. Armstrong, longtime co-owner of the historic Wagon Wheel Motel on old Route 66 in Cuba, Mo., died Saturday at age 81, according to Britton Funeral Home in Cuba. Armstrong and his wife of 20 years, Pauline, owned the motel that's best-known for its distinctive stone cabins, neon sign and its $17-a-night rooms. Pauline … Continue reading Owner of Wagon Wheel Motel dies

Notes from the road

I overlooked this story a few weeks ago, but the neon Route 66 sign at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa was damaged by a thief or vandal. The sign has been taken down for repairs and will be re-erected when it's completed. --- Season 3 of the original "Route 66" television series will be … Continue reading Notes from the road