The 12th edition of the "Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide" that's published by National Historic Route 66 Federation is now available. You can order it from the federation here (it's the fourth book down from the listing). If you're planning your next Route 66 journey, I can't recommend this book enough. I would say … Continue reading Latest edition of the Dining & Lodging Guide is out
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El Reno college to host a Route 66 event
The "Cruisin' Route 66: Sample the Good Life" event will be hosted by Redlands Community College in El Reno, Okla., on Oct. 27. First, photographer and author Shellee Graham will display her "Return to Route 66: Photographs from the Mother Road" from 11 a.m. to noon in the college's Fine Art Gallery. From noon to … Continue reading El Reno college to host a Route 66 event
On my reading list
Chantal Foster of the Duke City Fix is reading Howard Bryan's history book, "Albuquerque Remembered." Go here to read a few fascinating tidbits about the Duke City, including this one: The city gallows existed at Central [aka Route 66] & Rio Grande where that Express Polish car wash is today. And this one: It's Albuquerque, … Continue reading On my reading list
Recommended books list added
Readers may note a new list on the right side of Route 66 News' home page, called "Recommended books." These are books that gave me greater insight to the Mother Road. Some are old, like Jack Rittenhouse's "A Guide Book to Highway 66," first published in 1946. Most are more recent, including the "Images of … Continue reading Recommended books list added
A look back at the Gillioz Theatre’s history
A professor and his students at Missouri State University performed months of research into the historic Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, Mo. The Springfield News-Leader reports that the result of that research is a 96-page book, "The Gillioz 'Theatre Beautiful': Celebrating Springfield's Theatre History, 1926-2006." The book won't be available until next month, but details on … Continue reading A look back at the Gillioz Theatre’s history
An Okie’s story
Betty Henshaw and her family once lived in Hominy, Okla., where they picked cotton. In 1947, the family pulled up stakes and drove west on Route 66 to find a better living in California -- as many other Okies did. Henshaw recalled her memories in a manuscript, which was quickly picked up by Texas Tech … Continue reading An Okie’s story
Book review: “Images of 66”
I've never met David Wickline that I can recall. Many other roadies haven't, either. But Wickline's stature among Route 66 aficionados has skyrocketed in recent weeks. That's due to the recent publication of his softcover book, "Images of 66," which contains a staggering 386 pages and thousands of color photos of sights along the Mother … Continue reading Book review: “Images of 66”
Book review: “Once Upon a Highway”
Because "Once Upon a Highway: Route 66 in Oklahoma" (162 pages, New Forums, $36.95) is written and illustrated by an architect, you would expect drawings of intricately designed buildings, such as the Coleman Theatre Beautiful and the First United Methodist Church in Clinton, that latter which was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. But what makes … Continue reading Book review: “Once Upon a Highway”
Chicago Tribune reviews two Route 66 books
The second volume of "Route 66 Lost and Found" and the "Route 66 Adventure Handbook" both were reviewed by the Chicago Tribune.
Offbeat tourist stops on Route 66
Drew Knowles, author of the "Route 66 Adventure Handbook," gave USA Today his 10 favorite offbeat attractions on the Mother Road, including one in Illinois that's a bit obscure. Go read the list.