The City of Amarillo announced a few days ago that the Cattleman's Club neon sign was restored and is glowing again, just before the city's Route 66 festival began. The city stated this in a Facebook post: Recognized for its historical significance in a 2016 Texas Historical Survey, the sign stands as a reminder of … Continue reading Neon sign for Cattleman’s Club in Amarillo is restored
Category: Businesses
DeCamp Station near Staunton is for sale for $415,000
The nearly century-old DeCamp Station roadhouse south of Staunton, Illinois, is on the market with an asking price of $415,000. Masinelli Real Estate in Staunton is listing the property at 8767 State Route 4, the original Route 66 alignment in that area. It stated this about the bar and restaurant, which was also known for … Continue reading DeCamp Station near Staunton is for sale for $415,000
Touch Media releases seventh edition of the blue Route 66 Passport
Touch Media has released the seventh edition of the blue Mother Road Route 66 Passport, continuing a tradition that began in 2018. The new edition features updated content and new destinations for travelers to discover during the Route 66 centennial celebrations. Created as a long-term project that encourages travelers to explore communities along the Mother … Continue reading Touch Media releases seventh edition of the blue Route 66 Passport
Doc’s Just Off 66 in Girard put up for sale; restaurant will remain open in the interim
The owners of Doc's Just Off 66 restaurant in downtown Girard, Illinois, announced the restaurant is being put on the market. Co-owner Casey Claypool, who is also the executive director of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, stated in a Facebook post that it was a "difficult" decision to put the restaurant for sale. We … Continue reading Doc’s Just Off 66 in Girard put up for sale; restaurant will remain open in the interim
Lighting ceremony set for May 1 for three historic Route 66 neon signs in Williams
Margaret Hangan, chairwoman of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Williams, Arizona, announced a lighting ceremony scheduled for 7:15 p.m. local time on May 1 for three historic neon signs along the city's Route 66 corridor. The neon signs that were restored belong to the Turquoise Teepee, Canyon Club, and the World Famous Sultana Bar. The … Continue reading Lighting ceremony set for May 1 for three historic Route 66 neon signs in Williams
Watson’s BBQ in Tucumcari closes after its building comes under contract
The owners of the acclaimed Watson's BBQ in Tucumcari, New Mexico, housed in Tucumcari Ranch Supply, closed Saturday after the building they had for sale for several years came under contract last week. Jimmy and Stella Watson, who owned Tucumcari Ranch Supply since 1980 and opened Watson's BBQ there in 2008, are in their 70s … Continue reading Watson’s BBQ in Tucumcari closes after its building comes under contract
Texas Highways magazine features Circus Room bar in Amarillo
Texas Highways magazine recently published a feature story about the Circus Room tavern along Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas. The Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau claims it is the "oldest continuous bar on all of Route 66." More on that later. But first, the magazine describes what it's like to stroll through the establishment's doors: … Continue reading Texas Highways magazine features Circus Room bar in Amarillo
Weatherford oilman giving away a 1966 Chevelle to mark his 66th birthday
An oilman and entrepreneur based in Weatherford, Oklahoma, with substantial roots on Route 66 is giving away a vintage car to celebrate his forthcoming 66th birthday. Rick Koch is giving away the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle to also celebrate Route 66's centennial. The giveaway will be held on Aug. 6, Koch's birthday, at his Lucille's Roadhouse … Continue reading Weatherford oilman giving away a 1966 Chevelle to mark his 66th birthday
Old Route 66 Association of Texas announces micro-grant beautification program for businesses
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas over the weekend announced on social media it was implementing a micro-grant program for small businesses along the Mother Road. The dollar-for-dollar matching grants will be up to $500. The association stated that the Texas 66 Small Business Beautification Grants will "help Route 66 businesses along the Texas … Continue reading Old Route 66 Association of Texas announces micro-grant beautification program for businesses
Crews begin demolishing historic St. Cloud Hotel in Chandler
Demolition crews have begun razing the century-old St. Cloud Hotel in downtown Chandler, Oklahoma, in recent weeks. The Lincoln County News in Chandler reported that Midwest Wrecking of Oklahoma City was working on demolishing the facade of the St. Cloud buildings at 1216 Manvel Ave. (aka Route 66). The newspaper stated it would take several … Continue reading Crews begin demolishing historic St. Cloud Hotel in Chandler