Folks in Kingman, Ariz., have come up with an interesting way to dress up long-closed properties along Route 66 -- artwork on window coverings. The shuttered Old Trails Garage building, next to the soon-to-reopen Hotel Brunswick, soon will have shadow-box-type coverings over the windows, painted by local artist Sandy Rusinko. The painting shown below presents the illusion … Continue reading A novel beautification for a closed property
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Dedication for “East Meets West” statue is Nov. 9
The formal dedication for the elaborate "East Meets West" statue at Cyrus Avery Route 66 Centennial Plaza in Tulsa is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, according to a news release Friday from the City of Tulsa. I've been told about 30 descendants of Cyrus Avery, the Father of Route 66, are expected at … Continue reading Dedication for “East Meets West” statue is Nov. 9
Cadillac Ranch patriarch faces serious charges in lawsuit
Stanley Marsh 3, owner of the Cadillac Ranch landmark near Route 66 near Amarillo, Texas, may face ugly days in a courtroom. We'll excerpt a couple of parts of the Amarillo Globe-News story, filed late Thursday: An Amarillo woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Stanley Marsh 3, alleging he gave her teenage son cash, … Continue reading Cadillac Ranch patriarch faces serious charges in lawsuit
Marshfield chamber moving into reopened RV park
New owners reopened RV Express park in Marshfield, Mo., after it was closed for about two years. And, soon, the park will have a notable new tenant -- the city's chamber of commerce, reported the Marshfield Mail newspaper. RV Express was known for years for its big Route 66 mural. The mural will remain with … Continue reading Marshfield chamber moving into reopened RV park
Building a better beast
In July, Sweet Pea, an 8-foot-tall mummy-like mascot that stood in front of the Cigars & Stripes restaurant and lounge for years on Route 66 in Berwyn, Ill., was spirited away. This brief clip shows what ol' Sweet Pea looked like: Sweet Pea from Jay Hagstrom on Vimeo. It turns out Sweet Pea wasn't stolen. … Continue reading Building a better beast
Other half of East Meets West statue arrives
The other half (or practically speaking, two-thirds) of the massive "East Meets West" statue arrived Thursday at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza near the Route 66 intersection of Southwest Boulevard and 12th Street in Tulsa. One part of the bronze that arrived Thursday is the two carriage horses rearing. The other part is a farmer and … Continue reading Other half of East Meets West statue arrives
Filmmakers shooting documentary on Bob Waldmire
A film crew was in Pontiac, Ill., on Thursday shooting footage for a documentary about the late Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire, reported the Pontiac Daily Leader. Producer Mark Silverstein, director of photography Rick Diamond, and cinematographer Matt Diamond were at the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum in Pontiac to grab footage … Continue reading Filmmakers shooting documentary on Bob Waldmire
Braidwood mayor adds folk artist’s work to Route 66 park
A few weeks ago, we reported that the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce in Wilmington, Ill., had bought a buffalo sculpture by late folk artist Jack Barker so it could eventually install it on Route 66. Now it appears the nearby town of Braidwood, Ill., is getting to the act. According to the Joliet Herald-News, Braidwood … Continue reading Braidwood mayor adds folk artist’s work to Route 66 park
Part of “East Meets West” sculpture arrives
One part of the large "East Meets West" sculpture arrived Saturday at the Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa. This part of the bronze depicts a Ford driven by Cyrus Avery with his wife, daughter, and the family cat. Avery, who is known as the Father of Route 66, is getting out of the car … Continue reading Part of “East Meets West” sculpture arrives
The true story of Waynesville’s Frog Rock
A fascinating article in the Waynesville Daily Guide talks about the history of the Frog Rock landmark along Route 66 in Waynesville, Mo., and the urban legends associated with it: Contrary to popular belief, the large frog-shaped boulder that sits on the side of Waynesville Hill wasn't always shaped like a frog. And contrary to … Continue reading The true story of Waynesville’s Frog Rock