No, that is not a ghost rabbit at the Jack Rabbit Trading Post near Joseph City, Arizona. It's the famed fiberglass statue undergoing a makeover with a new undercoat before it's repaired and repainted. The big, saddled jackrabbit is "out of commission" to visitors until the end of this week while its owners restore it. … Continue reading Jackrabbit at Jack Rabbit Trading Post being restored
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Improvements may come to Albuquerque’s west side of Route 66
The city of Albuquerque is considering improvements to its stretch of Route 66 on the west side of town. The stretch in question is from Unser Boulevard to 98th Street along Central Avenue (aka Route 66), according to KRQE-TV in Albuquerque. It's about 1.5 miles. The station explained: That strip of Central doesn't look like … Continue reading Improvements may come to Albuquerque’s west side of Route 66
Springfield, Illinois, seeks better marketing plan for Route 66
Business, county and city officials are seeking a better plan to market Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois, after acknowledging other cities on the route "increased their game.” A lengthy story in the Springfield State Journal-Register states the city is trying to reposition itself to Route 66 travelers at the highway's centennial looms in 2026. According … Continue reading Springfield, Illinois, seeks better marketing plan for Route 66
Muffler Man in Albuquerque to be restored
It must be a good year for Muffler Men along Route 66. A second will be restored in a matter of weeks, right after a souvenir shop in Tulsa erected a new one. The Muffler Man that stands high above Route 66 on the east side of Albuquerque will be restored in the next two … Continue reading Muffler Man in Albuquerque to be restored
Report: $10M needed to stabilize portions of old Joliet prison
The historic Joliet Correctional Center in Joliet, Illinois, will need at least $10 million worth of repairs in the next five years to stabilize six key structures within the long-closed complex. The Klein & Hoffman architectural and structural engineering firm gave the estimates to shore up the prison's administration building, east and west cell blocks, … Continue reading Report: $10M needed to stabilize portions of old Joliet prison
Lowell Davis’ FoxFire Farm put up for sale, but not Red Oak II
Missouri artist Lowell Davis has put up his FoxFire Farm near Carthage, Missouri, on the real-estate market. However, neighboring Red Oak II, a frequent side trip for Route 66 travelers, isn't for sale. KOAM-TV produced a report, along with a short interview with Davis and his daughter: The Facebook page for Red Oak II had … Continue reading Lowell Davis’ FoxFire Farm put up for sale, but not Red Oak II
Tulsa County to spend up to $2M to upgrade Golden Driller site
Tulsa County plans to spend $1.25 million to $2 million to improve the historic Golden Driller site at Expo Square in Tulsa. And Route 66 is an impetus for the upgrades, an official said. According to the Tulsa World, which talked to Expo Square President and CEO Mark Andrus: The new plaza is intended to … Continue reading Tulsa County to spend up to $2M to upgrade Golden Driller site
Traffic, pedestrians clog roads near Hollywood sign
A lot of people visiting Los Angeles will take photographs of the ultra-famous "Hollywood" sign perched on the hills north of the city. But that act has become more disruptive to the neighborhoods and roads near the site in the age of social media and smartphones. This video by KCET-TV in Los Angeles explains the … Continue reading Traffic, pedestrians clog roads near Hollywood sign
Governor signs Oklahoma Route 66 centennial legislation into law
Oklahoma's governor recently signed the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission Act into law. That piece of news was tucked into a Tulsa World story where Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell again pledged to make the Sooner State a leader in Route 66 tourism, including a convention with stakeholders. The convention will be Dec. 3-4 at the … Continue reading Governor signs Oklahoma Route 66 centennial legislation into law
$1.5M sought for Albuquerque’s Central Avenue for extra cops, marketing
Several Albuquerque city councilors want $1.5 million to hire extra police officers and pay for marketing to boost Central Avenue, aka Route 66, after the ill-conceived Albuquerque Rapid Transit project decimated the corridor. The four councilors expect the money from a new internet sales tax that will generate an estimated $6 million a year. The … Continue reading $1.5M sought for Albuquerque’s Central Avenue for extra cops, marketing