Willem Bor, a resident of the Netherlands who has created miniature versions of Route 66 landmarks, has finished a new one -- the historic Odell Station in Odell, Ill., in 1/25th scale. Bor even made a miniature of the travel trailer that sits next to it. More of Bor's work can be seen here, here, … Continue reading Odell Station in miniature
Category: Art
Should Joplin provide tornado maps?
A new map that details the path of a deadly tornado that ravaged Joplin, Mo., is being distributed by the local chamber of commerce, reported KOAM-TV in nearby Pittsburg, Kan. And that's causing a few headaches for the agency. The station reported: The map is being put out by the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau (on Facebook) and … Continue reading Should Joplin provide tornado maps?
Book review: “Polaroid Photos from Route 66”
Polaroid photography was immensely popular decades ago, but corporation that made it eventually stopped its production as its use faded. But a small but enthusiastic group continues to keep the original Polaroid format alive because of its unique look and unpredictable qualities. If that description seems to match the boom, bust, and small revival of … Continue reading Book review: “Polaroid Photos from Route 66”
Needles developing a tour for its murals
The Route 66 town of Needles, Calif., is developing a tour of new murals that have been painted on buildings, reported the Needles Desert Star. The Needles Economic Development Corporation is developing the pathway for walkers, cyclists, and motorists. The newspaper said: At the end of last year, the group was working on developing a walk, … Continue reading Needles developing a tour for its murals
A visit to Red Oak II
This video by Steve Crutchfield shows and explains the Red Oak II complex off old Route 66 near Carthage, Mo. https://youtu.be/2ILsBIB4mVQ For more, the Red Oak II official website is here.
Painter takes his inspiration from Route 66
A painter who gets his inspiration from Route 66 will have an exhibit of his work at the Peoria Public Library in Peoria, Ariz., reported the Peoria Times. Red Rohall's "Roadside Americana" will be on display starting this weekend at the Main Library at 8463 W. Monroe St. (map here). Many of Rohall's oil paintings … Continue reading Painter takes his inspiration from Route 66
It’s a small world after all
Every time you think you've seen everything regarding photography on Route 66, someone comes up with a new twist. The latest is Kurt and Edwige Moses of St. Paul, Minn. The husband-and-wife team recently created a fine-art photo project titled "Un Petit Monde," which translates from French to "A Small World." He photographs small HO scale train figures … Continue reading It’s a small world after all
Bottletree Ranch featured in L.A. Times
Elmer Long's Bottletree Ranch along Route 66 near Oro Grande, Calif., is so unusual, it seemed inevitable the Los Angeles Times would come calling. And it has. And an interesting admission by Long: By his own account, Long was once judgmental of people, easy to anger, a man who settled scores. But a decade of … Continue reading Bottletree Ranch featured in L.A. Times
Waynesville landmark vandalized
W.H. Croaker, the frog-shaped boulder next to old Route 66 in Wayneville, Mo., was vandalized with paint sometime after mid-November, reported the Daily Guide in Wayneville. An unknown person or persons poured maroon-colored paint over the frog's head, giving it the illusion that it was bleeding, much to the outrage of many local residents. W.H. … Continue reading Waynesville landmark vandalized
Old gas station converted into art gallery
A former Sinclair gas station that was built in 1923 in Cuba, Mo., has been converted into the Spirals Gallery & Studio, according to a story in the Cuba Free Press. Merry Brewer Cloer and her husband Adam renovated the "ramshackle" Don's Sinclair Station at 502 E. Washington Blvd. (aka Route 66). Spirals opened in … Continue reading Old gas station converted into art gallery