A group calling itself Erase Marsh Madness wants to remove all artwork in Amarillo linked to the now-deceased Stanley Marsh 3, including the famous Cadillac Ranch near Route 66. Before he died at age 76 last year, Marsh was criminally indicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse of underage teenage boys. And several family members … Continue reading Group wants to remove Cadillac Ranch
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All aboard the Lincoln County Express
Occasionally, you'll find out about something you unwittingly passed dozens of time but never saw. One of those things is the so-called Lincoln County Express, a child-sized locomotive and other metal sculptures that apparently have sat off Route 66 east of Stroud, Oklahoma, for decades. Tulsa photographer Rhys Martin discovered it in June 2014; apparently vegetation conceals it from … Continue reading All aboard the Lincoln County Express
Gateway Arch marks 50th year
Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the completion of the Gateway Arch, the best-known symbol for the city of St. Louis. Indeed, it's one of the most famous monuments in the world, and although it isn't on Route 66, it remains a popular destination for tourists who are traveling the Mother Road. Much of the … Continue reading Gateway Arch marks 50th year
A look inside Bob Waldmire’s bus
Roamin' Rich Dinkela posted this video about the late Bob Waldmire's school bus that Waldmire converted into living quarters years ago. After Waldmire's death from cancer in 2009, the bus was parked at the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac to be permanently displayed. Museum curator John Wille gives the lowdown … Continue reading A look inside Bob Waldmire’s bus
Ground broken for Lebanon’s Route 66 park
City officials in Lebanon, Missouri, last week broke ground for construction of a new Route 66-themed section of Boswell Park. According to the Lebanon Daily Record: “This is a great day for Route 66. This is our heritage, and this is our culture. We should not forget that,” said Lebanon City Councilman and Route 66 … Continue reading Ground broken for Lebanon’s Route 66 park
Lebanon will hold groundbreaking Thursday for Route 66 park
The city of Lebanon, Missouri, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday at Boswell Park, according to a story at 417news.com. The much anticipated construction of a Route 66 themed addition to the southwest corner of Boswell Park will be underway soon. Some of the planned additions include a new parking area, a … Continue reading Lebanon will hold groundbreaking Thursday for Route 66 park
About 1,000 attend hearing on proposed Mojave Trails Monument
More than 1,000 people attended a public hearing near Palm Springs, California, on Tuesday to discuss U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's proposal to have President Barack Obama use his executive authority to declare a large part of the Mojave Desert into the Mojave Trails National Monument, reported The Desert Sun. The Mojave Trails National Monument would … Continue reading About 1,000 attend hearing on proposed Mojave Trails Monument
Lawsuit says Marsh, associates engaged in sex trafficking
Longtime Cadillac Ranch owner Stanley Marsh 3 died more than a year ago, but allegations of sex abuse with teenage boys continue to cause big problems for his family and associates. A lawsuit filed by Houston attorney Chad Pinkerton last week seeks up to $50 million and other damages for nine plaintiffs who claim Marsh sexually abused them … Continue reading Lawsuit says Marsh, associates engaged in sex trafficking
Tulsa wants your feedback on a proposed Route 66 art project
A few weeks ago, the city of Tulsa's Arts Commission requested proposals from artists for a Route 66-related sculpture at the traffic circle at Admiral Place and Mingo Road, which was a crucial intersection during the Mother Road's early days. The city also is seeking feedback not only from Tulsa residents, but the entire Route … Continue reading Tulsa wants your feedback on a proposed Route 66 art project
Video lobbies for Mojave Trails National Monument
A few days ago, The Wildlands Conservancy uploaded this video that advocates the creation of the Mojave Trails National Monument, which would include Route 66 from just outside Needles, California, to Barstow, California. Save the Heart of the Mojave Desert from The Wildlands Conservancy on Vimeo. Here is the text with the video: Right now … Continue reading Video lobbies for Mojave Trails National Monument