The Nob Hill Business Center, a fixture along Albuquerque's Route 66 for more than 75 years, recently landed new owners. Albuquerque-based Heritage Real Estate Co. closed on the property at 3500 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) in mid-March, reported Albuquerque Business First. No purchase price was revealed, but the county assessor's office valued the property … Continue reading Historic Nob Hill Business Center in Albuquerque lands new owner
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Oklahoma Route 66 Guide, Passport to be unveiled on March 29 at Meadow Gold Mack’s in Tulsa
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and Oklahoma Today magazine will release the 2025 Route 66 Guide and Passport during a special event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Meadow Gold Mack Route 66 Outpost in Tulsa. The event will feature acclaimed Tulsa-area recording artist JD McPherson spinning vintage vinyl, food … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Guide, Passport to be unveiled on March 29 at Meadow Gold Mack’s in Tulsa
Buc-ee’s files trademark infringment lawsuit against Barc-ee’s of Marshfield
The popular Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's recently filed a lawsuit against Barc-ee's dog park, coffee and food shop in Marshfield, Missouri, alleging trademark infringement. Barc-ee's is just off Route 66 in Marshfield, about 17 miles from a Buc-ee's in Springfield, Missouri. The logo for Barc-ee's in Marshfield, Missouri. According to the Springfield News-Leader: The … Continue reading Buc-ee’s files trademark infringment lawsuit against Barc-ee’s of Marshfield
Old Riverton Store marks its 100th anniversary today
The Old Riverton Store, formerly known as Eisler Bros. Store and originally Williams Store, in Riverton, Kansas, today marks the 100th anniversary of its opening. Leo and Lora Williams opened it on March 20, 1925 -- more than a year before U.S. 66 officially existed. The store is marking the occasion today with cupcakes. A … Continue reading Old Riverton Store marks its 100th anniversary today
Route 66 chocolate shields among Coolest Thing Made in Illinois contestants
Route 66 chocolate shields made by Pease's at Bunn Gourmet of Springfield, Illinois, are among the hundreds of contestants in the annual Coolest Thing Made in Illinois contest. They're part of the sixth annual “Makers Madness” contest, where 250 items are nominated and the public gets to choose the overall winner. Alas, the chocolate shields … Continue reading Route 66 chocolate shields among Coolest Thing Made in Illinois contestants
TV travel host Samantha Brown travels Route 66 from St. Louis to Tulsa
A few roadies have recommended this, and upon watching it, so do I. The "Samantha Brown's Places to Love" travel show on PBS-TV recently aired. This 25-minute episode features Route 66 from St. Louis to Tulsa. It includes Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, Gearhead Curios, Uranus Missouri, a mural artist in Cuba, Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios … Continue reading TV travel host Samantha Brown travels Route 66 from St. Louis to Tulsa
RoadRunner Gift Shop, Cafe & Pub in Seligman put up for sale
The RoadRunner Gift Shop, Cafe & Pub in Seligman, Arizona, has been put up for sale for $485,000, according to its longtime owner. Rick Bell, who has owned the Route 66 establishment for 16 years, wants to retire, adding he's had one day off during that time. "We never close, which is why we want … Continue reading RoadRunner Gift Shop, Cafe & Pub in Seligman put up for sale
Ole Mule Axes n’ Fun moves into Mule Trading Post building in Rolla
A new business, Ole Mule Axes n’ Fun, is occupying the formerly closed Mule Trading Post building east of Rolla, Missouri. The business offers a dozen axe-throwing games, a full-size NASCAR simulator, a restaurant, a bar, farm-fresh food and plenty of Route 66 souvenirs, reported the Phelps County Focus. “We are trying to tie into … Continue reading Ole Mule Axes n’ Fun moves into Mule Trading Post building in Rolla
Ace Sign Co. in Springfield featured in Google Workspace’s Super Bowl ad campaign
The historic Ace Sign Co. of Springfield, Illinois, is being featured in a Super Bowl ad campaign for Google Workspace. The shot ad includes footage from the neon signs at the Illinois Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. https://youtu.be/XB6hXGpHLyA?si=ovaxYFlQ4-whRLnY Ace has fabricated a lot of neon signs in Springfield and the … Continue reading Ace Sign Co. in Springfield featured in Google Workspace’s Super Bowl ad campaign
New bill would create revolving loan fund for Route 66 in Oklahoma
A bill has been introduced in the Oklahoma Legislature that would end the expiration date of the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission and create a revolving loan fund for the highway. State Rep. Mark Lawson (R-Sapulpa), who also is House Majority Leader, introduced House Bill 1571 for the legislature's 60th session. He also wrote the bill … Continue reading New bill would create revolving loan fund for Route 66 in Oklahoma