The Daily Vidette, which is the student newspaper of Illinois State University, has posted a story on its online edition about Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup, which is a family business near the tiny Route 66 hamlet of Funks Grove, south of Bloomington. The story explains the unique spelling of the maple product: A sign … Continue reading In Funks Grove, it’s spelled “sirup,” not “syrup”
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Good for him
Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., is encouraging communities and businesses along Route 66 to apply for cost-share grants from the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, according to the Quay County Sun in Tucumcari. Applications and guidelines can be found here or by calling (505) 988-6701. Deadline to apply for the fiscal year is … Continue reading Good for him
“Bugs Bunny should have stayed in Albuquerque”
So writes the blogger The King of Today. When he touched down in the Duke City via airplane, he wasn't impressed. But the Nob Hill neighborhood converted him. He now says that "Albuquerque, NM, is my new girlfriend." King also has a nice slide show of pictures from his visit.
Rose Bowl in Tulsa is sold
KOTV Channel 6 in Tulsa reports that the scorched-and-shuttered Rose Bowl on Route 66 has been sold to businessman Steve Baker. Baker says he hasn't figured out what to do with the former bowling alley, which suffered at least two arsons. One thing it can't be is a bowling alley again because of a non-compete … Continue reading Rose Bowl in Tulsa is sold
State approves money to fight fake crafts
The New Mexico Legislature approved earmarking $70,000 to the state regulation and licensing department to create a state "certification" mark that will be placed on arts and crafts made by American Indians in New Mexico, according to the Gallup Independent. It's interesting to read this story from the Gallup perspective. Gallup, along with Santa Fe, … Continue reading State approves money to fight fake crafts
A look back, a look now, and looking forward
Erik Siemers of the Albuquerque Journal takes a look at Route 66 in the Duke City as the highway is about to mark its 80th anniversary. It's an interesting overview of what the Mother Road once was, what it is, and what to do in the future to keep it around. Recommended reading.
The Lope’s journey on outer L.A.
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog continues his trip on Route 66 through the eastern Los Angeles area. He snaps scenes at Route 66 Memories, the Magic Lamp Inn restaurant, the Golden Spur restaurant, the Palm Tropics Motel, The Hat restaurant, the endangered Rod's Grill, the Whistle Stop toy train shop and others.
Missouri town will get new interchange
This article from the Joplin Globe tells about a new interchange that will be constructed at Missouri 249 and Missouri 171 west of the Route 66 town of Carterville, Mo. I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, the change is supposed to direct more traffic to city limits. On the other hand, it … Continue reading Missouri town will get new interchange
Fire destroys Bellemont, Ariz., tavern
Junior Whipp's Inn on Route 66 in Bellemont, Ariz. (about 12 miles west of Flagstaff), was destroyed by fire on Tuesday. Whipp, reports the Arizona Daily Sun, wasn't injured. The tavern had been open nearly 50 years. It was a favorite for motorcycle riders, locals and Camp Navajo workers. Bellemont was featured in a scene … Continue reading Fire destroys Bellemont, Ariz., tavern
Flagstaff no longer seeing red over colors
Remember the dispute between the City of Flagstaff and an Asian businesswoman over the red color of her building? Well, there's been a compromise reached, according to the Arizona Daily Sun.