David Allen, who writes for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, dropped in this tiny nugget in his column today: Word has it that Route 66 Memories, the shop combining Americana and dinosaur sculptures that closed recently in Rancho Cucamonga, may reopen a few blocks away. It was announced in early January that Route 66 Memories … Continue reading Route 66 Memories may reopen near old location
Category: Businesses
Cruise ship kicks
Apparently the Disney Wonder cruise ship contains a Route 66-themed nightclub area. A deejay for KSON-FM in San Diego takes us through its hallway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bna_bZy7zxc The Disney Wonder's website reveals this is for the Cadillac Lounge and a couple of other taverns. More about it: Cadillac Lounge is a 66-seat, vintage Cadillac-themed piano bar located … Continue reading Cruise ship kicks
One of the characters of the Mother Road
The fellows at Third Story Films pay a visit to Frank Kohlrus at The Old Station on old Route 66 in Williamsville, Ill. https://vimeo.com/19449706 More about the Game On road trips can be found here.
An Aussie on the road
TVS-TV in Australia says it soon will air some episodes of "Classic Restos," including ones that were shot on Route 66 a couple of years ago. Here's an excerpt of the "Restos" program on the Mother Road. This one spends a lot of time at Country Classic Cars near Staunton, Ill.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BeagegGYqo
Help requested in re-creating Riviera Roadhouse
Willem Bor of the Netherlands plans to build a miniature of the historic Riviera Roadhouse, which was destroyed by fire in June 2010. Bor is planning on building the former Gardner, Ill., tavern to 1/50th scale. Here are samples of his work: Bor hopes to donate this future work to the Illinois Route 66 Hall … Continue reading Help requested in re-creating Riviera Roadhouse
New life for a watering hole
Along Watson Road (aka Route 66) in west St. Louis County, there once was a friendly bar called George's Route 66 Bar and Grill, which became Cruisin' Route 66. Then the bar closed. Those wondering what happened to that watering hole should find the answers in this week's Riverfront Times. In the regular Bartender of … Continue reading New life for a watering hole
An impressive tenure
The business section of the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader turned its spotlight to Barnes Town & Country Furniture, which has been on Highway 266 (aka Route 66) west of town for 77 years. That's just a few years after Route 66 was certified in 1926. Co-owner Randy Perryman attributed the store's longevity to low overhead and … Continue reading An impressive tenure
“Independent America” online
A few years ago, we reviewed a terrific documentary, "Independent America," about independent businesses fighting back against corporations. The film included scenes on Route 66 in Seligman, Ariz., and Hackberry, Ariz. A leaner version of the film now can be watched on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/watch/105821/independent-america This film is recommended viewing for all roadies.
Amusement park at Santa Monica Pier sold
Pacific Park, the iconic amusement park at the Santa Monica Pier, was sold for $34 million to a Florida-based real estate trust, according to the Los Angeles Times. CNL Lifestyle Properties Inc. said Thursday that it bought Pacific Park and a ground lease for the two-acre property from Santa Monica Amusements, a group of investors … Continue reading Amusement park at Santa Monica Pier sold
Golden Light Cantina reopens after renovations
The Golden Light Cantina, a music nightclub next to the historic Golden Light Cafe on Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas, reopened Friday after being closed since Jan. 2 for a face-lift, according to the Amarillo Globe News. The site, at 2209 S.W. Sixth Ave., has undergone renovations, including new bathrooms, extra seating, upgraded equipment and, … Continue reading Golden Light Cantina reopens after renovations