At 10 a.m. Tuesday, Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico will hold a long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony to restore the historic Santo Domingo Trading Post, heavily damaged in a fire more than a decade ago. According to a news release from the tribe: “We have looked forward to this day for several years,” says Gov. Sisto Quintana. … Continue reading Groundbreaking is tomorrow for rebuilding Santo Domingo Trading Post
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Galena residents try to save former bordello
In the wake of an online petition, a historic and long-closed bordello across the street from the Route 66 landmark 4 Women on the Route in Galena, Kan., has been spared from demolition and may eventually be purchased and renovated, reported the Joplin Globe. The Globe revealed that Mayor Dale Oglesby is part of a group … Continue reading Galena residents try to save former bordello
A visit to Doc’s Soda Fountain in Girard
Here's the latest "Route 66 Stories" video for the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway. It's an interview with the Deck brothers and their Doc's Soda Fountain in downtown Girard, about 1 1/2 blocks off Illinois Highway 4, the 1926-32 alignment of Route 66. It's also home to the Deck's Drug Store museum. The store's history … Continue reading A visit to Doc’s Soda Fountain in Girard
Low river exposes remnants of Springfield mill
The low water level of the Sangamon River has exposed what is likely the foundation of Carpenter's Mill, which operated in the mid-1800s on the north side of Springfield, Ill., reported The State Journal-Register. The location is near the Business 55 Bridge, also is Route 66. The newspaper reported: The mill operated between 1830 and … Continue reading Low river exposes remnants of Springfield mill
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New cap on Route 66 sodas features Route 66 itself
Route 66 Sodas LLC today announced a new design on the bottle caps of its Route 66 Root Beer and other 12-ounce sodas that are sold in glass bottles. The company, based in the Route 66 town of Lebanon, Mo., decided to actually feature an image of the Mother Road on the cap. A photo of … Continue reading New cap on Route 66 sodas features Route 66 itself
Several Missouri Route 66 oral histories placed online
Missouri State University has placed online several interview transcripts and photos from the Route 66 Oral History Project, conducted by members of the Route 66 Association of Missouri. Conducted in 2005-06, the interview subjects were: Robert Boots, whose parents owned the Boots Motel and Boots Drive-In in Carthage, Mo. Julia Chaney, wife of Red Chaney, … Continue reading Several Missouri Route 66 oral histories placed online
Plan unveiled for College Street corridor in Springfield, Mo.
The City of Springfield, Mo., has unveiled its revitalization plan for the College Street corridor west of downtown, which includes an alignment of historic Route 66, reported KY3-TV in Springfield. The plan covers College Street from Grant Avenue to the Kansas Expressway (map here). Folks have agreed for years that the area needs a little … Continue reading Plan unveiled for College Street corridor in Springfield, Mo.
Longtime bowling alley in Granite City closes
AMF Bowland Lanes in Granite City, Ill., closed on July 9, leaving the steel-mill town on old Route 66 without a bowling alley, reported the Suburban Journals. According to longtime bowler Terry Hogue, the bowling center's shutdown came abruptly: "Nobody got any warning or anything," said Hogue, 72. "They came in (last) Monday and told … Continue reading Longtime bowling alley in Granite City closes
Movement afoot to rename New Mexico Highway 333 to Route 66
A small movement is percolating to change the name of New Mexico Highway 333 east of Albuquerque to Route 66, reported the Mountain View Telegraph newspaper. One of those who want it changed is Fred Rael, co-owner of the Sedillo Hill Travel Center in Tijeras, N.M.: Rael doesn't care for the N.M. 333 designation and … Continue reading Movement afoot to rename New Mexico Highway 333 to Route 66