The landmark Roy's gas station and convenience store in Amboy, California, is hosting an art installation by a Swiss artist through at least the summer. The installation is called "Golden Smile Salty Tears" in six bungalows in the Roy's Motel part of the complex, using found objects. The artist, Severin Guelpa, explained on the installation's … Continue reading Roy’s in Amboy hosting art installation
Category: Businesses
Albuquerque’s new shopping center sign is a throwback
Albuquerque has a new shopping center along its Route 66 corridor, but its main sign will spark memories of the previous business there. The Trade Winds Shopping Center recently finished construction, and it has a sign that's reminiscent of the original Trade Winds Motel sign at that location. It looks like neon, but it's actually … Continue reading Albuquerque’s new shopping center sign is a throwback
Co-owner of Becky’s Barn dies
Becky Hargett, co-owner of Becky's Barn antique store, visitors center and snack shop on old Route 66 near Auburn, Illinois, died Saturday, according to her husband Rick. Rick Hargett posted this message on Facebook on Saturday afternoon: Post by Rick Hargett. Becky's Barn is especially notable for not what it is (although there's plenty special … Continue reading Co-owner of Becky’s Barn dies
The top 10 icons of Route 66 are …
The readers have spoken. We now know the top 10 icons of Route 66. About a month ago, we launched an online poll via PollDaddy.com to find out from readers what they considered to be Route 66's top 10 icons. The criteria were the icon must be a specific place on or near Route 66 and be … Continue reading The top 10 icons of Route 66 are …
Hollywood seeks a business improvement district on Route 66
Look who's arrived to the party -- the fabled neighborhood of Hollywood in Los Angeles is seeking a Hollywood Route 66 Business Improvement District along a 2 1/4-mile stretch of the Mother Road, reported the Beverly Press. The newspaper reported Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge is one of those who've taken the lead on the project: Business owners … Continue reading Hollywood seeks a business improvement district on Route 66
Santo Domingo Trading Post may reopen by 2016
The historic Santo Domingo Trading Post at Santo Domingo, New Mexico, apparently has set a tentative reopening in 2016 after years of rebuilding following a devastating fire nearly 15 years ago. The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper, checking on the post being repainted by cartoonist Ricardo Cate, had this to report: Although work is about … Continue reading Santo Domingo Trading Post may reopen by 2016
Fundraiser launched for Route 66 barber shops documentary
A fellow that readers may recognize by the nickname of Haircut Harry is launching an Indiegogo fundraiser to make a documentary film about barber shops along Route 66. Titled "Zen and the Art of Barbering," Harry wants to raise $5,000 to cover travel expenses for the film. As of Thursday night, he'd raised more than … Continue reading Fundraiser launched for Route 66 barber shops documentary
“Highway or My Way”
https://youtu.be/pE3kqBjRcnU Frank Kocevar, the former co-owner of Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Arizona, put together this Route 66-themed video a few days ago. Frank now has time to travel the Mother Road and meet the people he heard about or those who came to his shop. So there may be quite a few people you … Continue reading “Highway or My Way”
New yacht model named Route 66
An Italian luxury yacht company, ISA Yachts, is building a 217-foot-long yacht called Route 66 for delivery in spring 2017, according to Superyacht Times. According to Superyacht Business, the Route 66 design was unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last month. The boat is so named "in honor of the famous legendary American … Continue reading New yacht model named Route 66
Silica plant in Pacific plans major expansion
The U.S. Silica plant along old Route 66 near Pacific, Missouri, is planning an expansion that would double production there and add 117-foot-tall building, reported the Washington Missourian . The newspaper reported: U.S. Silica’s Pacific plant is a prime supplier of sand for the oil fracking industry due to availability of Union Pacific (UP) and … Continue reading Silica plant in Pacific plans major expansion