President Donald Trump on Wednesday night announced he is restricting travel from Europe -- a significant portion of Route 66 tourism -- for 30 days in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic. The travel blockade, which doesn't cover the United Kingdom, takes effect at midnight Friday. Coronavirus COVID-19 has sickened more than 126,000 people and … Continue reading President Trump restricts European travel to U.S. for 30 days because of pandemic
Category: Businesses
FitzGerald’s nightclub in Berwyn sells to local club veteran
The 40-year-old FitzGerald's nightclub, one of the most iconic music venues in the Chicago area, sold last week to a veteran Chicago restaurateur and club owner after it was on the market for 2 1/2 years. Will Duncan closed the deal Wednesday on the rock-and-roots club in the Route 66 town of Berwyn, Illinois, from … Continue reading FitzGerald’s nightclub in Berwyn sells to local club veteran
Redneck Nutz going into Uranus
Louie Keen, owner of Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store in St. Robert, Missouri, announced he acquired Redneck Nutz of Springfield, Missouri, and is moving its operations there. Appropriately enough, both places have their roots on old Route 66. Redneck Nutz confirmed the deal in a post on its Facebook page: Keen also revealed the … Continue reading Redneck Nutz going into Uranus
City Tucumcari approves landmarks ordinance for historic Route 66 neon signs
By a 3-2 vote, the Tucumcari City Commission last week approved a landmark ordinance for the town's several dozen historic neon signs along its Route 66 corridor. The proposed ordinance had been rejected in December when it first was introduced, but it was reworked and resubmitted last month. Johnnie Meier, a former president of the … Continue reading City Tucumcari approves landmarks ordinance for historic Route 66 neon signs
Mountain Top Tap Room opens in old Rickety Cricket site on Flagstaff’s Route 66
A new bar, Mountain Top Tap Room, recently opened in space once occupied by Rickety Cricket Tap Room in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona. Flagstaff native Staci Kay talked to the Arizona Daily Sun about her new venture at 10 E. Route 66: Kay’s new tap room got its start thanks to her friendship with the owner … Continue reading Mountain Top Tap Room opens in old Rickety Cricket site on Flagstaff’s Route 66
Old Route 66 Ranch complex planned outside of Oatman
The Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission advanced by an 8-1 vote a rezoning request to build an Old Route 66 Ranch complex outside of Oatman, Arizona, despite some opposition from business owners in the town. The proposal now will be heard by county supervisors during their meeting today. Tim McCarthy of Aztec, New Mexico, … Continue reading Old Route 66 Ranch complex planned outside of Oatman
Oklahoma seeks updates on its inventory of Route 66 structures in two counties
The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office is asking for proposals to survey historic properties along Route 66 in Tulsa and Oklahoma counties. Tulsa County includes the city of Tulsa along with the communities of Oakhurst and Red Fork along Route 66. Oklahoma County includes Oklahoma City, Bethany, Edmond, Arcadia and Luther along Route 66. The … Continue reading Oklahoma seeks updates on its inventory of Route 66 structures in two counties
Decopolis adding two stores along Tulsa’s Route 66
Decopolis, originally founded in downtown Tulsa to pay tribute to the city's storied Art Deco architecture, announced it is adding two stores along Tulsa's 11th Street alignment of Route 66. Decopolis founder and artist William Franklin told the Tulsa World newspaper he plans to open two venues, Decopolis Curiosities & Wonders and Tulsarama, at 1401 … Continue reading Decopolis adding two stores along Tulsa’s Route 66
Another new neon sign goes up on Tulsa’s Route 66 for Burnett’s Flowers
Burnett's Flowers in Tulsa became Tulsa Route 66's first new neon sign installation in 2020 after the business received a neon sign grant from the city. The Tulsa Route 66 Commission stated in a Facebook post the flower shop recently moved near 11th Street (aka Route 66) and Quincy Avenue, but it's been in business … Continue reading Another new neon sign goes up on Tulsa’s Route 66 for Burnett’s Flowers
Route 66 Food Truck Park in Springfield likely will open next month
The Route 66 Food Truck Park in Springfield, Missouri, under construction will open by Feb. 1, reports the development's owner. Kirk Wheeler said the park that will have a full-service bar and gift shop will feature up to 10 food trucks when it opens at 1530 E. St. Louis St. (aka Route 66). OzarksFirst.com reports: … Continue reading Route 66 Food Truck Park in Springfield likely will open next month