The Biden Administration may start relaxing U.S. COVID-19 travel restrictions with Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe and Brazil by the middle of May -- giving hope to foreign travelers they might be able to explore Route 66 by summer for the first time in more than a year. The CNBC report Thursday cited two sources … Continue reading U.S. travel restrictions with foreign countries may begin to ease by mid-May
Category: Businesses
Tulsa Decopolis creator launches a fundraiser for store’s new neon sign
The creator of Decopolis in Tulsa launched a GoFundMe.com campaign to help him install a new neon sign at his store on Route 66. William Franklin launched the campaign a few days ago, with the goal of raising $3,500. Franklin wrote: Our area of Route 66 already has some great attractions and neon signs, like … Continue reading Tulsa Decopolis creator launches a fundraiser for store’s new neon sign
“Mega Mayor” Muffler Man installed at Uranus Missouri complex
A new, 22-foot-tall Muffler Man fiberglass statue was installed Tuesday at the Uranus Missouri complex in St. Robert, Missouri. The statue is called Mega Mayor, a likeness of Uranus Missouri owner and self-proclaimed mayor Louie Keen when he's duded up in his American-flag-inspired costume. Mega Mayor, which holds a large golf ball in one hand … Continue reading “Mega Mayor” Muffler Man installed at Uranus Missouri complex
Skateland in Tulsa closes after more than 50 years
The Skateland rollerskating facility just off Route 66 in Tulsa has closed after more than a half-century there, though it may reopen under a different name next month. KTUL-TV reports that owner Steve Enlow's parents -- both of them skating enthusiasts and teachers -- started Skateland at 11th Street (aka Route 66) and Sheridan Road … Continue reading Skateland in Tulsa closes after more than 50 years
Long-term redevelopment plan for Sapulpa includes big changes to Route 66
Consultants for the downtown master plan in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, are advocating for significant changes, including rerouting highway traffic from Dewey Avenue (aka Route 66) and narrowing it to two lanes from four. The Sapulpa Times reported that consultants Ken Boone and Taylor Plummer of Ochsner Hare & Hare said the plan “is an articulation of … Continue reading Long-term redevelopment plan for Sapulpa includes big changes to Route 66
Neon relighting ceremony for Gearhead Curios in Galena set for April 24
The Route 66 Association of Missouri on Sunday announced a date of April 24 for the neon relighting at Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas. The new neon will involve several elements at the former Texaco gas station: Around dusk approximately 6:30PM on April 24th we will "flip the switch" and light beautiful red TEXACO and … Continue reading Neon relighting ceremony for Gearhead Curios in Galena set for April 24
Route 66 Association of Missouri raising money for neon project in Galena
The Route 66 Association of Missouri is raising money and matching funds for a campaign to bring back neon lighting at the former Texaco gas station that is Gearheads Curios in Galena, Kansas. Association President Rich Dinkela outlines the campaign in this video: The association will match funds up to $2,500, with the goal of … Continue reading Route 66 Association of Missouri raising money for neon project in Galena
Ed Klein preserving the long-closed Ella’s Frontier Trading Post
Ed Klein, best-known for his Route 66 World website, announced he and other friends have taken steps to preserve the long-closed Ella's Frontier Trading Post in Joseph City, Arizona. Klein, who's received the blessings of property owners Gary and Carolyn Rice, explains what is happening there: https://youtu.be/xj8L7s55XXY Klein also received assistance from the owners of … Continue reading Ed Klein preserving the long-closed Ella’s Frontier Trading Post
Historic Eagle Rock theater in Los Angeles to reopen, along with new video store
The historic Eagle Theatre in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles eventually will reopen with an attached video store after fundraising efforts for the project are completed. The Vidiots Foundation is raising money for the theater's refurbishment. Vidiots also will open a store there with 50,000 DVDs and Blu-ray discs for rent. KABC-TV in … Continue reading Historic Eagle Rock theater in Los Angeles to reopen, along with new video store
Museum Club of Flagstaff lands a new owner, will reopen “soon”
The Facebook account for the closed Museum Club of Flagstaff, Arizona, announced it had landed a new owner and would reopen "soon" after going on an indefinite hiatus last month. Here's the announcement: https://www.facebook.com/themuseumclub/posts/10159291435796085 Contacted through Facebook Messenger, the page's administrator said: "I haven't received authorization to release names yet, just the announcement it will … Continue reading Museum Club of Flagstaff lands a new owner, will reopen “soon”