A new Route 66 monument was recently erected along the Mother Road south of Miller in Lawrence County, Missouri. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the site last week. According to KY3 in nearby Springfield, the monument sits near the intersection of Highway 39 and Highway 96 (aka Route 66). “Route 66 is special because … Continue reading New Route 66 monument erected in Lawrence County, Missouri
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Route 66 gateway neon sign on Central Avenue in Albuquerque is restored
The large neon gateway sign on Route 66 on Albuquerque's west side recently received a facelift. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reports that the city’s Department of Municipal Development joined with Zeon Signs to restore the sign at Central Avenue and 65th Street. The company said they cleaned out the whole sign, repainted it, and added new … Continue reading Route 66 gateway neon sign on Central Avenue in Albuquerque is restored
Storm-damaged Meramac Caverns barn near Chandler is restored
A small barn along Route 66 near Chandler, Oklahoma, that was damaged by a storm 2 1/2 years ago recently was restored. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association reported that the barn's roof and half of its mural were torn off during a windstorm in April 2023, putting it at risk of demolition. The Association sprang … Continue reading Storm-damaged Meramac Caverns barn near Chandler is restored
Google Arts & Culture Route 66 Storytelling Hub goes live
The Google Arts & Culture Route 66 Storytelling Hub was recently designated as an official Route 66 Centennial Project sanctioned by the Route 66 Centennial Commission. This new digital experience brings the history, culture and communities of America’s Mother Road to life through immersive storytelling, photographs and archival materials. Here's a video about the online project: https://youtu.be/XjCyd4RSWQA?si=FBSW8-bnMk5QbBOd Here … Continue reading Google Arts & Culture Route 66 Storytelling Hub goes live
New neon sign unveiled at Old Town Albuquerque along Route 66
The Old Town area of Albuquerque recently unveiled a new neon sign along Route 66. The Scene ABQ posted an image of the sign, which was paid for with a state tourism grant, on social media: For those unfamiliar, Old Town is the historic original town site of Albuquerque, established in 1706 by territorial Gov. … Continue reading New neon sign unveiled at Old Town Albuquerque along Route 66
Six-story mural painted on building in Springfield, Missouri
A six-story mural was recently painted on an apartment building along Route 66 at a prominent intersection in Springfield, Missouri. KY3 in Springfield reported: The massive artwork stands on the east side of Jefferson Avenue at St. Louis Street, featuring elements that pay homage to both Route 66 and the region’s outdoor heritage. The mural … Continue reading Six-story mural painted on building in Springfield, Missouri
Gathering Place in Tulsa to honor the 100th anniversary of Route 66 next year
The Gathering Place, a huge park along the Arkansas River in Tulsa, is partnering with other groups locally and across the country to honor Route 66's centennial in 2026. According to the Oklahoma Route 66 Association: The park will feature a robust calendar of programs and activities that bring the nostalgia of Route 66 to … Continue reading Gathering Place in Tulsa to honor the 100th anniversary of Route 66 next year
“Today” show crew explores Route 66 and adjacent sites in Tulsa
The broadcasting team for NBC-TV's "Today" show spent Friday in Tulsa to explore a few of the city's Route 66 sites and adjacent attractions. Here's the third hour of the show that delves into Route 66, where among the places they explore Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66, Mother Road Market and Cain's Ballroom. https://youtu.be/uNBNEY-dZlM?si=5JwKugUIVteUWn5c … Continue reading “Today” show crew explores Route 66 and adjacent sites in Tulsa
Old promotional video for Will Rogers Highway Memorials is uploaded
A couple of weeks ago, the Oklahoma Route 66 Association uploaded a 25-year-old promotional video about the Will Rogers Highway Memorials that are sprinkled along Route 66 and the memorials' namesake. The association wrote: In the 1990s, Darrell Ray of Joplin had an idea to help promote the revitalization of Historic Route 66 by reviving … Continue reading Old promotional video for Will Rogers Highway Memorials is uploaded
Rosie the Riveter fiberglass giant arrives at Meadow Gold District of Tulsa
Rosie the Riveter, a variation on the UniRoyal Gal model of fiberglass giants, arrived in Tulsa on Thursday and was erected along Route 66 in the Meadow Gold District. Local entrepreneur Mary Beth Babcock, who shepherded the creation of Rosie and other Muffler Men in the area, was there with her camera: Local photographer Mike … Continue reading Rosie the Riveter fiberglass giant arrives at Meadow Gold District of Tulsa