The "Cars" movie Web site has provided Route 66 aficionados another way to look at the fictional town of Radiator Springs. In the showroom that contains the film's major characters, you can download portraits of them. Many of the portraits also contain images of the businesses the characters own. For instance: Ramone's body art business … Continue reading Another look at Radiator Springs
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Voluptuous mural in Albuquerque gets repainted
(Warning: Some content in following post may not be work-safe.) The Duke City Fix reports that the provocative painting over Snob Hill Body Jewelry in Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in Albuquerque has been redone. The painting of the nude, buxom woman that was seen over the body-piercing business (can be viewed here) has been … Continue reading Voluptuous mural in Albuquerque gets repainted
Hampton Inns wins Preserve America honor
Jim Conkle of the California Route 66 Preservation Foundation reports that both he and Hampton Inns were nominated for the Preserve America Presidential Award. Conkle found out yesterday that Hampton Inns won, so he in essence also won because he was a humongous part of the Hampton Inns Route 66 Caravan a few years ago … Continue reading Hampton Inns wins Preserve America honor
Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan is now online
I reported on this plan here and here a few months ago when I had a hard copy of it. But now it's on Tulsa County's Vision 2025 site for your perusal. Route 66 Master Plan home page Route 66 Master Plan, Part 1 Route 66 Master Plan, Part 2 Route 66 Master Plan, Part … Continue reading Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan is now online
Webb City’s Route 66 seeing dramatic change
The northern part of Range Line Road in Webb City, Mo., aka Madison Street, aka Route 66, is being dramatically altered because of the City Pointe retail development. The town needs the tax revenue from the development. But as Joplin Globe columnist Wally Kennedy notes, there also is a palpable sense of something being lost. … Continue reading Webb City’s Route 66 seeing dramatic change
A love letter to Albuquerque’s Central Avenue
Johnny Mango of the Duke City Fix blog declares Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in Albuquerque a national treasure. Click here to read why.
Geezer Riders check their rides
Before embarking on their Route 66 trip, the Geezer Riders from Japan toured the Harley-Davidson factory in Milwaukee. It sounds like they were impressed by what they'll be riding on the Mother Road. The Mainichi Daily News has the report.
Tourism is big business
The San Bernardino / Riverside area near Los Angeles boasts tourism as its biggest industry, according to an article in the San Bernardino County Sun. Tourism employed 97,100 people last year, according to a study by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. While the bulk of the tourism-related business for the region is in … Continue reading Tourism is big business
Looking for a job?
Jack Patel, owner of the Desert Hills Motel in Tulsa, is looking for a part-time employee. Jack needs a responsible, experienced desk clerk to work three to four evening shifts a week, including some weekends. Hours are flexible but will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 p.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. Interested parties … Continue reading Looking for a job?
State Farm is touting “Cars”
It looks like State Farm Insurance has become a major sponsor of Pixar's "Cars" movie, according to the Auto Channel. This makes some sense, as State Farm is based in the Route 66 town of Bloomington, Ill. State Farm's CARS promotion is underway with this week's launch of the "State Farm Countdown to CARS" Giveaway, … Continue reading State Farm is touting “Cars”