One Route 66 landmark's loss is another's gain. The Admiral Twin Drive-In in Tulsa will host the 918 Flea Market starting April 14 after it operated for several weekends at the Rose Bowl Event Center in town. The Admiral Twin will continue to show movies at night after hosting the flea market during the day … Continue reading Admiral Twin Drive-In to host 918 Flea Market
Category: Businesses
Former Midpoint Cafe owner running for mayor of Adrian
Fran Houser, former longtime owner of the landmark Midpoint Cafe and current owner of the nearby Sunflower Station in Adrian, Texas, is running for mayor in the tiny Texas Panhandle town. Houser filed for candidacy two weeks ago, but her campaign got a boost Thursday with a semi-viral video from a local woman on Facebook. … Continue reading Former Midpoint Cafe owner running for mayor of Adrian
What to do about less foreign tourism?
Route 66 author Jim Hinckley observed that foreign tourism to the United States -- a key driver to the Mother Road economy -- began to decline in the past a year and a half. Hinckley said the downward trend began about 20 months ago. It's not just anecdotal evidence, either. The U.S. Department of Commerce … Continue reading What to do about less foreign tourism?
Old book provides a look back at Quay County, New Mexico
In the last few days, I've perused a book titled "Quay County, New Mexico, 1903-1985." It contains hundreds of stories and photos from the region, including the Route 66 towns of Endee, Bard, San Jon, Tucumcari, Polomas and Montoya. The book, edited by Mary Lynn Moncus and Marian Farmer Knapp, contains nearly 800 pages of … Continue reading Old book provides a look back at Quay County, New Mexico
El Vado Motel restoration ‘a few weeks’ from completion
The long process of restoring the historic El Vado Motel in Albuquerque is just a few weeks from reaching the finish line, according to the president of the project's developer. Last year, officials hoped for a late summer opening. That date got pushed to December. KOB-TV in Albuquerque found out why the project took longer … Continue reading El Vado Motel restoration ‘a few weeks’ from completion
Owl Court in Oklahoma City changes owners
A group of investors has acquired the historic Owl Court motel in Oklahoma City and pledges to revive the property into at least one new business. The Oklahoman reported the group thinks the area, known as the town of Britton before being annexed into Oklahoma City during the 1950s, is ripe for revival: Owl Court … Continue reading Owl Court in Oklahoma City changes owners
Mule Trading Post changes hands, undergoes renovations
The Mule Trading Post east of Rolla, Missouri, recently changed owners, and the new caretakers are renovating it for the next few weeks but keeping it open. In a Facebook post in early January, the Route 66 business stated: Hello everyone! The Mule Trading Post has sold to new owners and big changes are coming! … Continue reading Mule Trading Post changes hands, undergoes renovations
U.S. bicycle route on Route 66 in Missouri may be ready by summer
Missouri and Kansas are working to set up a U.S. bicycle route along Route 66 in their states, and Missouri may have it in place by summer. The Joplin Globe reported: The U.S. Bicycle Route System is the national cycling route network that’s serviced by state and local governments. Its goal is to connect bicycle … Continue reading U.S. bicycle route on Route 66 in Missouri may be ready by summer
New neon sign, lizard statue goes up in Kingman
Route 66 author and tour guide Jim Hinckley recently sent a long list of additions in Kingman, Arizona -- including a new neon sign along Route 66 and a statue of a big lizard. Based on those two things, it's safe to say Kingman no longer is a sleepy Route 66 town. Hinckley wrote: Improvements … Continue reading New neon sign, lizard statue goes up in Kingman
Neighbors fret over homeless shelter at Route 66 motel in Lebanon
The city of Lebanon, Missouri, has given the green light for a local ministry to convert the closed Forest Manor Motel into a homeless shelter. However, a few neighboring Route 66 businesses have voice concerns about the project. KOLR-TV produced this even-handed segment about Mike Duran's project for Ministers of Fire: Here's one of the … Continue reading Neighbors fret over homeless shelter at Route 66 motel in Lebanon