YourHub.com, a weekly publication for the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain news, has published an article about the fledgling Smalltown America chain in Centennial, Colo., that seeks to restore vintage motels along Route 66. The article rehashes a lot of what was already reported in Route 66 News, but adds a number of photos plus … Continue reading More publicity for retro motel chain
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.
Get out the vote
Rich Henry of Henry's Rabbit Ranch on Route 66 in Staunton, Ill., has entered a photo of him and his favorite pet rabbit, Montana, to the United States Humane Society's Spay Day USA online photo contest. I just voted myself. You go here, and have to click on the voting button twice for a window … Continue reading Get out the vote
Stop dreaming
It's a slow news day, so here's a video from one of Billy Ocean's biggest hits, "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car."
Impatience grows over Eagle Hotel
A recent report in the Joliet Herald News indicates that members of the Wilmington (Ill.) City Council are growing weary about the lack of progress in the rehabilitation of the 171-year-old Eagle Hotel on Route 66 in Wilmington. Owner Bill Scales wants to convert the historic hotel into an upscale restaurant and hotel. He says … Continue reading Impatience grows over Eagle Hotel
‘They’re looking for that Route 66 experience’
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the University of Oklahoma have been scheduling meetings around the state to get public input on how to promote Route 66, which is applying for national recognition as a Scenic Byway. Many of these stories run the usual gamut of opinions. But this story by the Edmond Sun contained … Continue reading ‘They’re looking for that Route 66 experience’
Book details Ash Fork’s history
Using the recent release of Marshall Trimble's "Images of America: Ash Fork" by Arcadia Publishing as a jumping-off point, the Prescott (Ariz.) Daily Courier also does a pretty good job of laying out the Route 66 town's history. You'd be hard-pressed to find a burg with as much bad luck as Ash Fork: But within … Continue reading Book details Ash Fork’s history
Webb City revitalization ideas unveiled
On Friday, architecture students from Drury University provided their ideas on how to revamp the downtown area of Webb City, Mo. The Joplin Globe reported: The Drury students have envisioned turning the Main Street and Highway 171 junction into a key welcoming entrance to draw cars into downtown. Further on, the group is toying with … Continue reading Webb City revitalization ideas unveiled
Czech this out
Some folks in the Czech Republic held its first Czech Route 66 Association Convention last weekend. Yes, you read that right -- the Czech Republic. And tickets to the event were sold out weeks in advance. Here's a news release about the event (lightly edited for clarity). More than 150 Route 66 fans from the … Continue reading Czech this out
Never knew lonely until Vega
This is a video by Oklahoma native Vince Gill of his 1990 hit song, "Never Knew Lonely." Much of it was shot in a room at the Vega Motel on Route 66 in Vega, Texas. If you ever get the notion to stay there, ask Harry or Tresa for the "Vince Gill Room." (Apologies for … Continue reading Never knew lonely until Vega
Progress report on De Anza Motel
Five years ago, the City of Albuquerque purchased the historic De Anza Motel on Route 66 after proposal surfaced to replace it with a drug and liquor store. The city hoped to have it reopened as a boutique motel by now. But progress has been slow, reports the Albuquerque Tribune. It took the city until … Continue reading Progress report on De Anza Motel