The Meteor City Trading Post west of Winslow, Arizona, has landed new owners from California, and the previous owner said the long-closed site would be preserved. According to Coconino County property records, the property was sold in April for $50,000 to Dole Family Properties in Templeton, California. Dirk Dole is the agent for the company, … Continue reading Meteor City Trading Post lands new owners
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Vintage Cowgirl at Wrink’s Market is closing permanently on July 13
The Vintage Cowgirl at Wrink's Market in Lebanon, Missouri, announced on Facebook it was closing permanently after 8 p.m. Saturday. It's the second closure of the historic Route 66 business since its founder and longtime operator died in 2005. "We have cherished every moment serving you and the community," the post from the business stated. … Continue reading Vintage Cowgirl at Wrink’s Market is closing permanently on July 13
Stella Atom joins Buck Atom at the fiberglass giant’s Route 66 souvenir shop in Tulsa
A 19-foot-tall fiberglass giant named Stella Atom joined the namesake of Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 shop in Tulsa.
Barc-ee’s — not Buc-ee’s — coming to Marshfield just off I-44
Barc-ee's -- not Buc-ee's just down the road -- is planning a pet-friendly development along Interstate 44 in Marshfield, Missouri, next month. According to a report in the Springfield News-Leader, the Barc-ees will include a dog park, a coffee shop, food, games and a Western-themed miniature city for children. Barc-ee's is the brainchild of John … Continue reading Barc-ee’s — not Buc-ee’s — coming to Marshfield just off I-44
Professor seeks to document and preserve examples of giraffe rock architecture
A professor in Missouri wants to document and preserve so-called giraffe-rock architecture that's rapidly disappearing in the Ozarks region. For the uninitiated, giraffe rock describes colorfully built structures dating to the early 20th century that used native rock such as chert, limestone or sandstone. Several prominent examples of the architecture can be seen along Route … Continue reading Professor seeks to document and preserve examples of giraffe rock architecture
City of Chandler launches Route 66 neon sign grant program
The city government of Chandler, Oklahoma, recently announced it has implemented a neon-sign grant program for its Route 66 corridor. The program provides cost-share funds for businesses that want to make a custom neon sign or fix an existing one. Here are the requirements: Eligible businesses must be on Route 66 and within city limits. … Continue reading City of Chandler launches Route 66 neon sign grant program
10 more Route 66 Extraordinary Women micro-grants announced
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership announced 10 more grant recipients from its Extraordinary Women Micro-Grants Program. Grants of $2,000 were given to: Sarah Ann Lesslie of Cocolita Chocolate Cafe, Flagstaff, Arizona: Purchase two new, single-door refrigerators for the shop, replacing a malfunctioning one. Amy Stephens of the Edmond History Museum, Edmond, Oklahoma: Install new … Continue reading 10 more Route 66 Extraordinary Women micro-grants announced
Meadow Gold Mack store opens along Route 66 in Tulsa
Mary Beth Babcock recently opened a second store along Route 66 in Tulsa -- the Meadow Gold Mack emporium that sits next to the landmark Meadow Gold neon sign, naturally. Babcock, who also owns the Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 down the street, told News on 6 in Tulsa that Meadow Gold Mack … Continue reading Meadow Gold Mack store opens along Route 66 in Tulsa
Nearly 100-foot-long neon sign goes live in downtown Tulsa
The Tulsa Route 66 Commission recently touted the existence of the largest neon sign that has gone through the city's Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program. It's nearly 100 feet long. And it's not vintage -- it's new. It's on the roof of Santa Fe Square, which sits on the Second Street alignment of Route … Continue reading Nearly 100-foot-long neon sign goes live in downtown Tulsa
Meadow Gold Mack Route 66 Outpost in Tulsa opening on May 18
Tulsa Route 66 booster Mary Beth Babcock this week announced the imminent opening of another venture -- the Meadow Gold Mack Route 66 Outpost that will feature another Muffler Man fiberglass statue. Babcock stated on Facebook: "Over 16 artists and shops will be under 1 roof. The ultimate mix of merch, vinyl, books and gifts. … Continue reading Meadow Gold Mack Route 66 Outpost in Tulsa opening on May 18