Alth0ugh one decorative mural on Route 66 in Joplin, Mo., was announced recently, at least three more are in the pipeline, reported the Joplin Globe. Here are the murals that will probably be created in the coming months: Phoenix Fired Art is creating a large ceramic mural, "Rise of the Phoenix," at the corner of … Continue reading More Route 66 murals coming to Joplin
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Video about Tulsa’s Route 66 and Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
The City of Tulsa produced this video about the city's section of Route 66 and Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza. The clip concentrates on the recent installation of the "East Meets West" statues: https://youtu.be/3381Gg3Aa3U
Dedication of Odell Station miniature
"Roamin' Rich" Dinkela produced this video of the recent dedication ceremony of Willem Bor's newly created miniature replica of Odell Station. The miniature is housed at the Pontiac Oakland Museum in Pontiac, Ill. https://youtu.be/pNzqoUd6ZaY Bor, a native of the Netherlands, has created several miniature replicas of Route 66 landmarks.
Indictments against Stanley Marsh 3 include four new victims
A grand jury issued six indictments alleging sexual abuse of children against Cadillac Ranch patriarch Stanley Marsh 3, the Amarillo Globe-News reported Thursday. The newspaper says the indictments include four new victims. Marsh 3, 75, was indicted on eight counts of sexual performance by a child, four counts of sexual assault of a child and … Continue reading Indictments against Stanley Marsh 3 include four new victims
The story behind Giganticus Headicus
Those who have driven old Route 66 north of Kingman, Ariz., have spotted by the roadside a large green statue that resembles a cross between a tiki god and one of Easter Island's monoliths. The 14-foot-tall statue is called Giganticus Headicus, and it's the brainchild of Gregg Arnold at the old Kozy Korner trailer park … Continue reading The story behind Giganticus Headicus
Grand jury will review sex-abuse charges against Cadillac Ranch patriarch
A county grand jury next week will hear the 11 sex-related charges against Amarillo millionaire Stanley Marsh 3, reported the Amarillo Globe-News. Marsh is best-known as patriarch of the Cadillac Ranch art installation off Route 66 near Amarillo. Lubbock County District Attorney Matt Powell said Friday he plans to take six counts of sexual assault … Continue reading Grand jury will review sex-abuse charges against Cadillac Ranch patriarch
Disabled boy’s wishes are granted on Route 66
The Joplin Globe yesterday published a touching story about sixth-grader Andy Shepherd getting a big dose of Mother Road hospitality as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Andy has suffered from cerebral palsy since infancy. Despite a grim prognosis and numerous surgeries, he's continued to develop cognitively more than anticipated. Andy wanted to meet the real-life inspiration … Continue reading Disabled boy’s wishes are granted on Route 66
Key figure in Our Lady of the Highways Shrine dies
Loretta (Marten) Ludek, 74, who was instrumental in founding the Our Lady of the Highways Shrine along old Route 66 near Raymond, Ill., died Tuesday at her home in Anderson, Ind., according to an obituary by Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home. The Our Lady site explains Loretta's role in getting the statue there: In June of 1958, … Continue reading Key figure in Our Lady of the Highways Shrine dies
More about the Joplin murals
A few days ago, the Joplin Globe reported about a local tile company that is offering to install Route 66-related murals at Seventh and Main in Joplin, Mo., where two historic alignments of Route 66 meet. Today, the president of the Images in Tile USA, Paul Whitehill, sent more information about the project. First, here … Continue reading More about the Joplin murals
A new way of seeing the Santa Monica Pier
I'll bet you've never seen the Santa Monica Pier this way before: Santa Monica Airlines from robert mcintosh on Vimeo. The video was created by Robert Macintosh, who specializes in aerial photography. When asked how he threaded the camera through the Ferris Wheel, he confessed: “I just held my breath and tried not to blink.” … Continue reading A new way of seeing the Santa Monica Pier