The Joplin Globe has a good editorial about Route 66. Go read it.
Category: History
Building on Route 66 considered for National Register
The Kansas City InfoZine reports that the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on Friday is considering 23 nominations for the National Register of Historic Places. Here's one on the Mother Road: The Henry Schneider Building was an early and long-lived commercial garage on U.S. Route 66 in Springfield, Greene County. The one-story, three-unit brick … Continue reading Building on Route 66 considered for National Register
Sleeping with the stars (sort of)
Buck Wolf of ABC News has a list of places where you can sleep where movie and music stars once laid their heads. Two are on Route 66. One is at the Oatman Hotel in Oatman, Ariz., where Carole Lombard and Clark Gable honeymooned in 1939. It's Room 15, and it can be yours for … Continue reading Sleeping with the stars (sort of)
Catching the ol’ No. 844
Route 66 roadie Brian Kreimendahl went to catch the Union Pacific Railroad's historic No. 844 steam engine as it powered its way into the Route 66 towns of Tucumcari and Santa Rosa, N.M., last week as part of its South Express History Tour. Brian has a lot of nice photos on his site here, including … Continue reading Catching the ol’ No. 844
A bittersweet anniversary
KSDK-TV in St. Louis points out this excellent but (for me) bittersweet Web site by the Missouri Department of Transportation on the 50th anniversary of the interstate highway system. The site contains a lot of interesting history and photos (including ones displayed here). But it's bittersweet to read because the interstates nearly sounded the … Continue reading A bittersweet anniversary
New murals being painted in Barstow
The San Bernardino County Sun has a story about a volunteer group called Main Street Murals and its efforts along the main drag of Barstow, Calif. Already, colorful murals in the area of Main Street depict the image of William Barstow Strong, for whom the city is named; the historic Harvey House depot, built in … Continue reading New murals being painted in Barstow
Columnist tells of Missouri Route 66’s scenery
In the wake of Missouri's Route 66 being declared a scenic byway, columnist Hank Billings of the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader reflects on the scenery that once could be seen on the Mother Road.
Acoma Sky City Center to open this month
When Route 66 travelers cruise through western New Mexico, one of the common stops just off the road is the amazing and beautiful Sky City of Acoma Pueblo. Today, the Gallup Independent reports that the news $10.4 million Sky City Cultural Center, which houses the Haaku Museum, is set to open May 27. The opening … Continue reading Acoma Sky City Center to open this month
Scenic Byway for Missouri’s Route 66 dedicated
The Springfield News-Leader has coverage of Friday's dedication ceremony in Springfield, Mo., for Missouri's Route 66 being designated a National Scenic Byway. Several prominent Route 66 aficionados and historians were interviewed. Also take note of the side story in the upper right about the historic Best Western Rail Haven motel offering special souvenirs to mark … Continue reading Scenic Byway for Missouri’s Route 66 dedicated
New store sells Hollywood memorabilia
LeRoy Richardson has been gathering Hollywood memorabilia for decades. Now his extensive collection is going up for sale at the recently opened Vintage Hollywood, located on old Route 66 in Hollywood. Here's an excerpt from the Los Angeles Independent report: “I just have gobs and gobs of stuff,” said Richardson, 55, sitting in the well-appointed … Continue reading New store sells Hollywood memorabilia