A fire on Monday damaged the former King's Court motel along old Route 66 in Oro Grande, Calif., reported the Victorville Daily Press. The especially tragic part of the blaze was the its owner was in the midst of renovating the long-closed 1940s motel. The owner, Nancy Brooklier, also owns the nearby Antique Station. One … Continue reading Fire damages closed motel near Oro Grande
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Shoe Tree near Stroud falls down
The Shoe Tree, a landmark on old Route 66 near Stroud, Okla., toppled over a few weeks ago. The Shoe Tree was a tree where Route 66 travelers tossed their old footwear into its branches. I'm not certain how long it had been there, but my copy of "Oklahoma Route 66" by Jim Ross includes … Continue reading Shoe Tree near Stroud falls down
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While we're on the subject of weird television commercials, I'd be negligent if I didn't mention the Dirt Cheap ads that run in the St. Louis area. The ads for this regional liquor-beer-wine-cigarettes chain have always been quirky and irreverent, but this one goes into the redline of the weirdness meter even by Dirt Cheap standards: … Continue reading And now another message from our sponsor …
That jumped to my attention
Check out the bizarre mascot in a television ad for the Route 66 Flea Market in Granite City, Ill.
66 Bowl sign will be removed next week
Check your calendar and put fresh batteries in your camera. The historic sign that stands in front of the 66 Bowl in Oklahoma is scheduled to be removed next week. The JTD Team, based in Oklahoma City, is set to remove the sign about 1 p.m. Oct. 13, according to a news release. JYD partners … Continue reading 66 Bowl sign will be removed next week
Admiral Twin rebuild effort raises $25,000 so far
The good news is that $25,000 in donations have been collected to rebuild the Admiral Twin Drive-In theater in Tulsa after its outdoor screen burned down Sept. 3. The bad news is that an architect estimates that building a new double screen will cost up to $250,000, according to an article today by KRMG radio … Continue reading Admiral Twin rebuild effort raises $25,000 so far
Signs of life
Tulsa-area residents and frequent travelers of Route 66 in Oklahoma probably have noticed the decline of the Crystal City shopping center in southwest Tulsa. The shopping center, which once featured a bowling alley, was built in 1958 and became a big shopping draw in the region for many years. However, in at least the past … Continue reading Signs of life
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge may be site for casino
I missed this development in the St. Louis area, but longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bill McClellan writes about the possibility of a casino being built at the foot of the west side of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which once carried Route 66 and now is used as a pedestrian and bicycle trail. … Continue reading Old Chain of Rocks Bridge may be site for casino
Tucumcari may try again to land racino
Tucumcari, N.M., may be in the running again for a horse-racing track and casino license after Raton apparently has frittered away its license after winning it two years ago, according to an article in the Quay County Sun. Tombari expressed confidence in Tucumcari's ability to overtake the racing and gaming licenses originally granted to the … Continue reading Tucumcari may try again to land racino
66 Bowl memorabilia auction set for Friday
The contents and historic sign of the now-closed 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City will be auctioned on-site and online on Friday, reported The Oklahoman newspaper. Dakil Auction said registration for the auction will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, with the auction beginning at 10. Go here for more information about the items and about the … Continue reading 66 Bowl memorabilia auction set for Friday