The main developer of the historic De Anza Motor Lodge along Route 66 in Albuquerque says the revitalization project may be scuttled if historic tax credits aren't approved soon by the federal government, reported Albuquerque Business First. The newspaper said: Developer Rob Dickson said the approval of historic tax credits, which represent almost 15 percent of the project’s … Continue reading De Anza project may be in jeopardy
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New owner of Crystal City Shopping Center revealed
The new owner of the long-moribund Crystal City Shopping Center in southwest Tulsa is the same one who tried to negotiate a deal for months, but wound up buying it for much less money at an auction. A new story by the Urban Tulsa alternative newspaper gave the details about the Route 66 property's new … Continue reading New owner of Crystal City Shopping Center revealed
New Gold Dome owner backs off from demolition efforts
The new owner of the Gold Dome in Oklahoma City has halted efforts to demolish the historic structure along Route 66, reported The Oklahoman newspaper on Tuesday. Earlier this month, David Box filed a demolition permit for the geodesic dome structure. When he bought it last fall for $800,000, he pledged to preserve it. When … Continue reading New Gold Dome owner backs off from demolition efforts
Pontiac repair garage marks 50th year
Gray's Garage in Pontiac, Ill., a member of the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame, marked its 50th year in business on Friday, according to the Pontiac Daily Leader newspaper. Roger and Betty Gray opened the garage March 23, 1963, in a lot where Big R is now located, at the intersection of routes 66 … Continue reading Pontiac repair garage marks 50th year
Bethany’s downtown may be poised for revival
A recent story in The Oklahoman newspaper about a new business indicates the long-stagnant downtown of Bethany, Okla., may be poised for a revival. The story focused onTreasure Chest on Route 66, an antique store in a century-old building that opened about a month ago. Owner Stacey Carter, who also owns the adjacent Cedarburg Square gift … Continue reading Bethany’s downtown may be poised for revival
Longtime co-owner of historic Girard drugstore dies
Bob Deck, longtime co-owner of the historic Deck's Drug Store in Girard, Ill., that later became Doc's Soda Fountain, died Thursday at a hospital in Springfield, according to an obituary by Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes. He was 82. This recent video, produced by the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, captures the memorable atmosphere of Doc's Soda … Continue reading Longtime co-owner of historic Girard drugstore dies
New Gold Dome owner files for demolition permit
The new owner of the historic Gold Dome building along Route 66 in Oklahoma City has filed for a demolition permit -- a reversal of his earlier pledge to keep the structure, according to a report in The Oklahoman newspaper. David Box, who bought the building in September, said renovating the Gold Dome would be … Continue reading New Gold Dome owner files for demolition permit
It’s maple sirup time
Mark Rivera, a reporter at WAND-TV, paid a recent visit to Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup in the Route 66 town of Funks Grove, Ill. This is about the time of year that the Funk family begins its annual harvest. https://youtu.be/H2mpvQwkS_Y You can order their delicious products here. UPDATE: The Chicago Tribune also posted a … Continue reading It’s maple sirup time
Vintage fashion shopping in Amarillo
Andrew Evans of National Geographic's Digital Nomad site is spending the next month or so traveling in the state of his birth, Texas. One of his first dispatches comes from Rag and Bone Antiques, along the Sixth Street (aka Route 66) corridor of Amarillo, where Keitha Jones and Ash Marie show him vintage clothing. It's … Continue reading Vintage fashion shopping in Amarillo
A closer look at the Elbow Inn
Take a look at a recent "Discover the Ozarks" spot by KRBK-TV in Springfield, Mo., about a Route 66 landmark -- the Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ in Devil's Elbow, Mo. https://youtu.be/SF1z_wdV2B4 One of my favorite stories about the Elbow Inn is this one, by Sandi Wheaton. Believe it or not, her story about the … Continue reading A closer look at the Elbow Inn