Here's a short video about the last surviving gas station in the once-formidable Whiting Bros. chain. It is on Route 66 in Moriarty, N.M.
Author: Ron Warnick
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Gallery opens in historic Route 66 hotel
The historic Aztec Hotel on Route 66 in Monrovia, Calif., opened its Route 66 Gallery on Saturday night, reports the Foothill Weeklies. The unique approach to this gallery is that it has not the stuffy atmosphere of a “name gallery” and is less intimidating for those new to the art world. On Saturday, we saw … Continue reading Gallery opens in historic Route 66 hotel
Here, kitty …
Police officers in the Route 66 town of Galena, Kan., have contacted the state Department of Wildlife to determine whether an animal seen on surveillance camera video is a cougar, reported the Joplin (Mo.) Globe. You can see the feline here: Officers aren't sure whether it's a cougar, or simply a big house cat. Others … Continue reading Here, kitty …
Place a bet on Tucumcari
As many of you may know, the town of Tucumcari, N.M., is a candidate for a horse-racing track and casino license, which would be on the east end of town, right on Route 66. Richard Talley, president of Smalltown America and owner of the restored Motel Safari in Tucumcari, wants roadies from around the world … Continue reading Place a bet on Tucumcari
Devil’s Elbow Bridge update
Those wondering about the ongoing quest to rehab the Devil's Elbow Bridge at the Route 66 town of Devil's Elbow, Mo., here's a progress report courtesy of the Waynesville Daily Guide: Commissioner Bill Farnham had one item of good news on a major bridge project: he said a different type of material may be used … Continue reading Devil’s Elbow Bridge update
McCain stops by Route 66 landmark
Yes, it's an election year. The Washington Post reported that one of the campaign stops Tuesday for Republican presidential nominee John McCain in St. Louis was at a Route 66 institution -- Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. Dozens of custard buyers were milling about when McCain’s entourage -- several SUVs escorted by St. Louis county police … Continue reading McCain stops by Route 66 landmark
The Blue Dome’s Turkish connection
The Associated Press has a nice article about Tulsa's historic Art Deco architecture, which recently made the cover of Preservation magazine. But here's something I didn't know. The historic Blue Dome gas station, on an old alignment of Route 66 in downtown, was inspired by an ancient church in Turkey. Route 66 fans have architectural … Continue reading The Blue Dome’s Turkish connection
Signing project in Missouri proceeds
This story from the Carthage (Mo.) Press about a recent meeting of the Route 66 Association of Missouri had a few interesting news tidbits, including this one: In the association reports, President Tommy Pike told the group they were about three-quarters finished checking the locations for new signs marking Route 66 across the state. He … Continue reading Signing project in Missouri proceeds
Hello from Poland
This is the Jazz Band Ball Orchesta from Poland, performing Bobby Troup's "Route 66" with guest stars Harriet Lewis and keyboardist Wojtek Karolak. Pardon for the bad synching with the audio.
“Mater and the Ghost Light”
Well, lookee here. Someone has posted the Pixar short, "Mater and the Ghost Light," from the "Cars" DVD. Route 66 author Michael Wallis, playing his role as the Sheriff of the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, has a prominent role. The Ghost Light, by the way, is inspired by the mysterious Spook Light … Continue reading “Mater and the Ghost Light”