The Tulsa World had a couple of articles last week about old vehicles being restored to as good as new in Oklahoma. The first was about the Maggie M, an electric trolley that served the Route 66 town of Sapulpa from 1919 to 1933. After it was taken out of service, the trolley sat decaying … Continue reading Refurbishing old vehicles
Category: Events
Dedication of Red Fork Centennial Oil Derrick
I went Friday afternoon to the official dedication of the Red Fork Centennial Oil Derrick, which is an exact-size replica of an important early derrick that stood during the oil-boom days of southwest Tulsa. The 154-foot-tall derrick has been finished for several months. It's part of a Route 66 Station park that's still under development. … Continue reading Dedication of Red Fork Centennial Oil Derrick
Elbow Inn turns into a real biker bar
The Elbow Inn, a grand barbecue-and-beer joint on an old alignment of Route 66 in Devil's Elbow, Mo., became a full-fledged biker bar Wednesday when it hosted a slew of bicycle riders on a cross-state tour, according to the Waynesville Daily Guide. Hostel International-Gateway Council of St. Louis was taking cyclists on Route 66 from … Continue reading Elbow Inn turns into a real biker bar
Graveyard tours included in Cuba festival
Cuba Fest, an annual festival thrown by Viva Cuba in the Route 66 town of Cuba, Mo., is holding a chili cook-off, a trolley tour of the town's many murals, and a celebratory gathering in front of Recklein Auditorium, according to an article in the Cuba Free Press. However, it's this activity during the festival … Continue reading Graveyard tours included in Cuba festival
Car show will help restore The Mill
The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club, along with the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County, is holding a classic car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at The Mill in Lincoln, Ill. -- a former Route 66 restaurant that's undergoing restoration. According to the Lincoln Courier: Registration is open to everyone and the … Continue reading Car show will help restore The Mill
Baxter Springs trades cowtown heritage for Route 66
The town of Baxter Springs, Kan., is holding a downtown Route 66 Fall Festival on Saturday night. According to the Joplin Globe, the festival is going to be a sort of dress rehearsal for the 2010 Mother Road Marathon. What I didn't know, however, is that Baxter Springs is phasing out its longtime Cowtown Days … Continue reading Baxter Springs trades cowtown heritage for Route 66
Road Crew’s show in Afton
I wasn't able to attend the Road Crew's show in Afton Station in Afton, Okla., over the weekend, but I'm pleased to see that Tulsa roadie Ron McCoy brought his video camera to capture excerpts of the gig. The video is nicely done. You can read Afton Station co-owner Laurel Kane's musings about the show … Continue reading Road Crew’s show in Afton
Archie comic book features Route 66
A current Archie comic book, "Betty and Veronica Digest" issue No. 197, features the Route 66 Rendezvous and the Mother Road. According to the Archie Comics site, here is the synopsis for the Route 66-related story: "Route 66 Here We Come": It's both fast and furious... furiously funny and entertaining that is - this pavement … Continue reading Archie comic book features Route 66
Schoolhouse predates the road
Something that existed for nearly 40 years in Edmond, Okla., before Route 66 was established is still standing today -- the 1889 Territorial School House, which is believed to be the first schoolhouse built and opened after the Oklahoma Land Run. Paul Sanders' family was the longtime owner of the building, which was used as … Continue reading Schoolhouse predates the road
Road Crew on the road again
If you're in northeastern Oklahoma or southeast Kansas this weekend, you have an opportunity to check out the music of The Road Crew, a country group that dedicated an entire album to Route 66 a few years ago. The Road Crew, which will be a trio during these gigs, will perform at the Galena Car … Continue reading Road Crew on the road again