The train station in Tucumcari, N.M., isn't on Route 66, but it and the railroad are so strongly linked to the Mother Road that any news about it is noteworthy. The Quay County Sun in Tucumcari reports that the historic train station is set for $400,000 worth of improvements to become a centerpiece of downtown's … Continue reading Tucumcari train station in line for $400,000 grant
Category: Attractions
Film crew visits Barstow museum
Jim Conkle of the California Route 66 Preservation Foundation and a film crew from G2G Productions showed up at the Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow, Calif., to film pilots for what is hoped to be a television series focusing on Route 66, reports the Desert Dispatch. "We're celebrating the people of the road … Continue reading Film crew visits Barstow museum
Harley & Annabelle Experience goes worldwide
Harley and Annabelle Russell, aka The Mediocre Music Makers, of the Sandhills Curiosity Shop in Erick, Okla., were kind enough to send me an article in the Sayre (Okla.) Record-Democrat newspaper about how their act has gained national and worldwide attention. The picture above is of Harley and Annabelle on the awning of their store. … Continue reading Harley & Annabelle Experience goes worldwide
A visit to Williams, Ariz.
Paul Sullivan writes a feature about the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., for the Fredericksburg (Va.) Free Lance-Star and does a good job capturing the city's friendly charm, natural attractions and -- one thing that's often overlooked -- its walkability. Williams is practically a bedroom community for those who are checking out the nearby … Continue reading A visit to Williams, Ariz.
Historic service station in limbo
Here's an item from the Ontario (Calif.) Daily Bulletin that's a bit discouraging: RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The historic gas station on Foothill Boulevard west of Archibald Avenue, one of the last relics of the Route 66 days, has been fenced off for some time now but the city says no plans for the station have … Continue reading Historic service station in limbo
Big Lincoln on big wagon may move to Lincoln
In Divernon, Ill., there's a big Abraham Lincoln figure that sits on a gigantic covered wagon, right off Route 66. The wagon is 40 feet long, 20 feet tall, and the wheels alone are 10 feet tall. It weighs five tons. You can see and read about the Giant Lincoln on a Covered Wagon at … Continue reading Big Lincoln on big wagon may move to Lincoln
Two Route 66 towns to enroll in Main Street program
The Tulsa World reports today that the City Council is expected to allow part of southwest Tulsa, known as Red Fork, to participate in the Oklahoma Main Street revitalization and preservation program. It would last for three years and cost $150,000. It would recognize what is being called Red Fork Main Street, which encompasses two … Continue reading Two Route 66 towns to enroll in Main Street program
Who will buy Metro memories?
The Metro Diner closed a few weeks ago to make way for a new entrance at the University of Tulsa. On Tuesday, the landmark Route 66 restaurant's cooking equipment and memorabilia were auctioned. KOTV in Tulsa has the story.
Raising the Pops bottle
Jim Ross sent us some photos he shot Monday of the raising of the 66-foot-tall giant pop bottle and drinking straw that will stand near the Pops convenience store and diner along Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. Pops is the brainchild of Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon. Ross wrote: Here are some shots of the … Continue reading Raising the Pops bottle
Saying goodbye to a friend
Dot Leavitt, owner of Dot's Mini Museum in Vega, Texas, passed away this morning, reports Linda Drake, manager of the Oldham County Chamber of Commerce. Linda describes Dot as "a dear, sweet lady that loved Route 66 and all the people that traveled the road." Dot -- pictured above with Jim Conkle during a visit … Continue reading Saying goodbye to a friend