The post office in the historic Sheldon's Market near Route 66 in Devil's Elbow, Mo., probably will stay open, reported the Waynesville Daily Guide. The U.S. Postal Service, facing severe financial problems, is considering the closure of hundreds of small post offices across the country. Dozens of residents crowded into Sheldon's on Friday to hear a … Continue reading Post office at Devil’s Elbow likely will remain open
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Marshfield chamber moving into reopened RV park
New owners reopened RV Express park in Marshfield, Mo., after it was closed for about two years. And, soon, the park will have a notable new tenant -- the city's chamber of commerce, reported the Marshfield Mail newspaper. RV Express was known for years for its big Route 66 mural. The mural will remain with … Continue reading Marshfield chamber moving into reopened RV park
Building a better beast
In July, Sweet Pea, an 8-foot-tall mummy-like mascot that stood in front of the Cigars & Stripes restaurant and lounge for years on Route 66 in Berwyn, Ill., was spirited away. This brief clip shows what ol' Sweet Pea looked like: Sweet Pea from Jay Hagstrom on Vimeo. It turns out Sweet Pea wasn't stolen. … Continue reading Building a better beast
Whistle while we work, work, work
Lest you think the Route 66 town of Seligman, Ariz. (population 456) is a sleepy little burg, check out this video from Historic Seligman Sundries. https://youtu.be/lYuPY8MEXTA Co-owner Frank Kocevar attributed the crowds to bus tours. Show them the clip the next time people say that Route 66 is an old, dead road.
A video about Russell’s Travel Center
I stumbled onto this clip made by Russell's Truck & Travel Center, just a few miles west of Glenrio in New Mexico. And it's right on an alignment of Route 66. https://youtu.be/Shr-X4dNewM I wrote about Russell's shortly after it opened in 2010. We usually stop there during cross-country trips.
Storefront in Williams goes to pot
I'll let the Williams-Grand Canyon News in the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., take the lead: Despite vocal resistance from the public against the possibility of a local medical marijuana dispensary on Route 66, the Williams City Council voted unanimously to approve the facility Sept. 27. Cannabis Research Group (CRG) now has the go … Continue reading Storefront in Williams goes to pot
Early owner of 66 Bowl dies
Wiley Bell, one of the founders of the now-closed 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City, died at age 95 about a week ago, according to an obituary in The Oklahoman newspaper. The bowling alley sat along original Route 66, which is now known as NW 39 Expressway. Bell was manager of 66 Bowl from 1964 through … Continue reading Early owner of 66 Bowl dies
A TV reporter’s takes on Route 66
In recent days, Mark Rivera, a reporter for WAND-TV in Decatur, Ill., has posted on YouTube a few of his Route 66-related stories from central Illinois. They're all pretty good. The first is Bill Shea's Gas Station Museum in Springfield: https://youtu.be/kLpM0m43tnw Next is the Palms Grill in Atlanta, Ill.: https://youtu.be/7gYG8BvP0w8 And finally is Funks Grove … Continue reading A TV reporter’s takes on Route 66
Hotel Brunswick may reopen by spring
A Swiss investor recently bought Hotel Brunswick in Kingman, Ariz., and this historic Route 66 hotel may reopen by May 2013 after remodeling, according to the corporation's secretary. The hotel at 313-315 E. Andy Devine Ave. closed about two years ago. Fleischmann Arizona Investment Corp., owned by Werner Fleischmann of Switzerland, bought the property in … Continue reading Hotel Brunswick may reopen by spring
Gold Dome’s new owner says he won’t tear it down
https://youtu.be/FJxABjWXWgY The new owner of the Gold Dome in Oklahoma City said he will not tear down the historic Route 66 building after buying it Thursday at a foreclosure auction, reported The Oklahoman newspaper. David Box submitted the accepted bid of $800,000. He's the owner of the Greens Country Club. The newspaper said: Box, who … Continue reading Gold Dome’s new owner says he won’t tear it down