A new Route 66-inspired store and visitor center opened in Holbrook, Arizona, on Friday. The Petrified Forest Museum Association, a partner of the nearby Petrified Forest National Park, opened its new office, warehouse and educational outlet called The Bend on 66 at 222 Navajo Blvd. (aka Route 66), reported the Havasu News (subscription required). The … Continue reading Petrified Forest Museum Association opens Route 66-themed store in Holbrook
Category: Businesses
New Muffler Man installed at O’Brien Tire & Auto Care in Granite City
Another Muffler Man stands along the Mother Road when the fiberglass giant named Earl was installed at O'Brien Tire & Auto Care in Granite City, Illinois. The business announced the arrival of the Muffer Man in late June: The O’Brien Tire shop at 3924 Nameoki Road (aka Route 66) has been operating for nearly 120 … Continue reading New Muffler Man installed at O’Brien Tire & Auto Care in Granite City
Historic Ed’s Camp on Oatman Road listed for $1.39 million
The historic Ed's Camp along Oatman Road (aka Route 66) between Kingman and Oatman, Arizona, has been placed on the market for $1.39 million. Though that sounds like a big ask, the 121-acre property includes three homes, two wells, septic systems and electricity. Sandy Dudley of Kingman Premier Properties is listing the complex. Some excerpts: … Continue reading Historic Ed’s Camp on Oatman Road listed for $1.39 million
Otter Cove Diner in Miami to close at end of today
The Otter Cove Diner along Route 66 in Miami, Oklahoma, announced this week it will have its last day of business today after less than four years in existence. The restaurant at 230 S. Main St. (aka Route 66) will shut down after 2:30 p.m. today "or while supplies last," it stated in a Facebook … Continue reading Otter Cove Diner in Miami to close at end of today
Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn scheduled to hold grand reopening on Saturday
Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn near Peach Springs, Arizona, is set to hold a ribbon-cutting and grand reopening on Saturday. According to a Facebook post by the Route 66 Association of Arizona, the ribbon-cutting will be at 10 a.m., followed by presentations by the caverns' representatives. Tours to the caverns then begin at 1 p.m. … Continue reading Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn scheduled to hold grand reopening on Saturday
Meteor City opens to the public for the first time in more than a decade
The former Meteor City Trading Post near Winslow, Arizona, reopened to the public Saturday for the first time since 2012. Now called Meteor City on Route 66, it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to its Facebook page. Here are a few images from reopening weekend: Meteor City contains these expanded … Continue reading Meteor City opens to the public for the first time in more than a decade
National Trust announces a total of 25 Route 66 Legacy Business Grant awards
The National Trust for Historic Preservation on Wednesday announced the latest selections for its Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Program, part of its Preserve Route 66 initiative. Twenty-five grants were awarded in all eight states that Route 66 goes through for a total of $227,323. Here is the list of awarded projects and dollar amounts: … Continue reading National Trust announces a total of 25 Route 66 Legacy Business Grant awards
Cattleman’s Club neon sign in Amarillo removed for restoration
The large neon sign for the Cattleman's Club & Cafe along Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas, was removed a few days ago so it can be restored and relighted for the first time in decades. Neon signs for The Nat and Eastridge Lanes, also on Route 66 in Amarillo, also are due for rejuvenation. NewsChannel10 … Continue reading Cattleman’s Club neon sign in Amarillo removed for restoration
Volunteers repaint Meramec Caverns barn near Cayuga
Less than a week after Landmarks Illinois declared Meramec Caverns barns one of the state's Most Endangered Historic Places, volunteers for the Illinois Route 66 Association repainted one near Cayuga. The association hailed the restoration project: Penny Black posted on Facebook a bunch of photos of the repainting process here. John Weiss of the association's … Continue reading Volunteers repaint Meramec Caverns barn near Cayuga
Totem Pole Trading Post in Rolla, one of Twin Bridges near Catoosa torn down
Historic Route 66 lost two landmarks in the past few days -- the Totem Pole Trading Post in Rolla, Missouri, and the remaining Twin Bridge near Catoosa, Oklahoma. Josh Thompson posted on Facebook's Historic Route 66 group images of the Totem Pole being torn down on May 7. One of his images: The Totem Pole … Continue reading Totem Pole Trading Post in Rolla, one of Twin Bridges near Catoosa torn down