For the second straight year, here are Independence Day well-wishes to the United States from well-traveled customers at the Historic Seligman Sundries coffeehouse on Route 66 in Seligman, Ariz. https://youtu.be/bXRwbePnMN8 Seligman Sundries co-owner Frank Kocevar says the footage was shot during a one-week period. It’s another example of how much Route 66 fascinates foreign travelers.
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“Yukon’s Best Flour” sign is restored
The iconic "Yukon's Best Flour" sign on top of the flour mill on Route 66 in Yukon, Okla., was glowing again Friday night during a relighting ceremony, according to KFOR-TV in nearby Oklahoma City. The 42-by-55-foot sign reportedly is seen better than ever, because the lighting used is LED. Not only do LED bulbs last … Continue reading “Yukon’s Best Flour” sign is restored
66 Drive-In will host screening of “Cars”
https://youtu.be/WGByijP0Leo The 66 Drive-In Theatre in Carthage, Mo., will host a special screening of the 2006 Disney-Pixar animated film "Cars" on Aug. 1, as part of festivities for the International Route 66 Festival in nearby Joplin. Pixar Animated Studios will provide a life-size replicas of the film's stars, Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater, at the … Continue reading 66 Drive-In will host screening of “Cars”
Ontario picks up the pieces of Route 66 Rendezvous
On Wednesday, the city of Ontario, Calif., confirmed what was reported in April -- it will host the Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion classic-car show on Sept. 20-22. This comes after the annual Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., was suspended indefinitely due to the city's ongoing bankruptcy and state budget cuts. According to a … Continue reading Ontario picks up the pieces of Route 66 Rendezvous
Harvey Girls documentary to debut in Kansas City
A new documentary, "The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound," will debut at 6:30 p.m. June 21 at the National Archives in Kansas City, Mo. The film, directed by Katrina Parks and produced by Katrina and Michael Parks and Thaddeus Homan, will be part of the "Fred Harvey: The Man, the Brand, and the American West" exhibition that runs … Continue reading Harvey Girls documentary to debut in Kansas City
Major Route 66 exhibit coming to Autry Center in a year
I just got this news release today. Some of you folks already know about it. But for those who don't ... We are one year away from the opening of a major exhibition on the history of the Mother Road. "Route 66: The Road and the Romance" will open on June 7, 2014, at the … Continue reading Major Route 66 exhibit coming to Autry Center in a year
New film about the “East Meets West” statue
Here's a new video about last fall's dedication of the "East Meets West" statue at the Route 66-themed Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa. https://youtu.be/INRClQJ8kYU The video is part of the City of Tulsa's ongoing "Tulsa Public Art: Connecting With Our Collection Series," hosted by Jim Coles from the Planning Department. The video also is … Continue reading New film about the “East Meets West” statue
World’s largest Navajo rug
We'll let the videographer, David Herzberg, explain the significance of this moment in 2012 but uploaded to the Internet only a few days ago: In 1932 Lorenzo Hubbell of the famous Hubbell Trading Post network commissioned Sam and Julia Joe to weave the world's largest Navajo Rug for promotional purposes. It has not been seen … Continue reading World’s largest Navajo rug
Route 66 photo exhibit set for Joplin festival
The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Route 66 Alliance are creating a Route 66 Photography Exhibit in Joplin, Mo., in conjunction with the International Route 66 Festival in early August. One Best of Show photograph will be selected by a panel of judges. The winner will be announced from the Main Stage on … Continue reading Route 66 photo exhibit set for Joplin festival
Route 66 Radio Tour begins Thursday
Chicago-area-based WRLR-FM 98.3 and UK-based Forest FM 92.3 will begin a long-planned joint broadcast of their Route 66 Radio Tour on Thursday. The stations will do daily broadcasts through June 12 with significant figures and landmarks along Illinois Route 66. Visits will include Lou Mitchell's restaurant in Chicago, Palms Grill Cafe in Atlanta, Joliet Area … Continue reading Route 66 Radio Tour begins Thursday