At least three vintage duplexes from Joplin, Mo., were moved to the Red Oak II property near Carthage, Mo., on Wednesday, according to several photos and posts on Red Oak II's Facebook page. The sprawling Red Oak II complex, a few miles north of Route 66, serves as a re-creation of old-time, small-town America by artist Lowell Davis. … Continue reading Red Oak II apparently going into the motel business
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Route 66-related murals planned in Joplin
An artist and a businessman plan a pair of Route 66-related murals on the outside wall of a hardware store in Joplin, Mo., on one of the older Route 66 alignments, reported the Joplin Globe. The newspaper said: Paul Whitehill, of Images in Tile, is proposing to install two tile wall murals and a tourist … Continue reading Route 66-related murals planned in Joplin
Another promo for “American Giants” series
Stone Baker is planning a series of videos on YouTube titled "American Giants," about his obsession with fiberglass statues (aka Muffler Men) that graced roadsides during the 1960s and '70s. Baker posted another promotional video for the series, set to begin this spring. You'll see several Muffler Men along Route 66 in Illinois in this … Continue reading Another promo for “American Giants” series
Does Route 66 through central New Mexico need “rebranding”?
A panel that's working to re-energize Route 66 from Moriarty, N.M., to the Rio Puerco west of Albuquerque wants to designate it as "Retribution Road," reported the Mountain View Telegraph. The "retribution" part comes from the diabolical deed of Gov. A.T. Hannett in the late 1920s. When he lost re-election, he gained his revenge on … Continue reading Does Route 66 through central New Mexico need “rebranding”?
Does Cadillac Ranch have new owners after Stanley Marsh 3 settled lawsuits?
Cadillac Ranch patriarch Stanley Marsh 3 and several of his associates settled all the lawsuits from 10 men who alleged sex acts were performed in Marsh's high-rise office when they were minors, reported the Amarillo Globe-News on Saturday. A statement by the plaintiffs' lawyer, however, indicates Cadillac Ranch has or soon will be transferred into … Continue reading Does Cadillac Ranch have new owners after Stanley Marsh 3 settled lawsuits?
66 to Cali stand will stay on Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica City Council approved a new lease for the 66 to Cali souvenir stand and ended months of uncertainty for owner Dan Rice, who feared he would lose his space on the Santa Monica Pier. Rice relayed the news Friday afternoon on the 66 to Cali Facebook page. Earlier in the month, Rice … Continue reading 66 to Cali stand will stay on Santa Monica Pier
Take a ride on Radiator Springs Racers
We've posted a few participant videos from folks who've ridden on the Radiator Springs Racers attraction at Cars Land. But this one is the best, by far. A high-quality video camera and microphones certainly help. https://youtu.be/w18mej4Lh4M Cars Land is inspired by the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, as depicted by the Disney-Pixar animated … Continue reading Take a ride on Radiator Springs Racers
New Carthage welcome sign includes Route 66 shield
A new "Welcome to Carthage" monument approved by the City Council of Carthage, Mo., will include a Route 66 shield as part of its design, reported the Carthage Press. It will be more than a sign. It will be a plastic, stone and fiberglass creation, featuring the Route 66 shield carved on a boulder and … Continue reading New Carthage welcome sign includes Route 66 shield
TV program examines Route 66 renaissance of Atlanta, Ill.
WEIU-TV spends about 20 minutes of this 26-minute "Heartland Highways" program telling about the embrace of Route 66 tourism by the town of Atlanta, Ill. https://youtu.be/uzyFfgF6Gdw It makes an impression when the mayor says sales-tax revenues rose 43 percent from 2008 to 2012. And he attributes that entirely to tourism. And you also get a peek … Continue reading TV program examines Route 66 renaissance of Atlanta, Ill.
Sunrise at Cars Land
The folks at the Disney Parks Blog shot this at dawn at Cars Land, when the crowds haven't arrived yet and everything is peaceful. In a lot of ways, this is much like a small Route 66 town on an early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/uBbibhspvpI Cars Land, inside Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, is based … Continue reading Sunrise at Cars Land