Mission churches at the Acoma and Laguna Pueblos along or near the Route 66 corridor in New Mexico were included in the World Monuments Fund's newly created "Irreplaceable America" list. The list recognizes 10 historic places across the United States whose preservation is essential to the richness and complexity of American history during the 250th anniversary … Continue reading Two mission churches in New Mexico make World Monuments Fund’s “Irreplaceable America” list
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Prescott museum shows Route 66 through the eyes of veteran photographer Terrence Moore
Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona, invites an exploration of a new evolving exhibit that honors both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the America 250 celebration. The exhibit opens with a collection of photographs by Terrence Moore, widely recognized as the dean of Route 66 photographers. For more than 50 years, Moore has … Continue reading Prescott museum shows Route 66 through the eyes of veteran photographer Terrence Moore
Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant in Joplin closes after more than a half-century
Granny's Shaffer's Restaurant, a mainstay along the Route 66 corridor in the Joplin, Missouri, region for 53 years, served its last meal this weekend. KOAM-TV and several other local media outlets reported that the last remaining restaurant of the small regional chain at 2728 N. Range Line Road (aka Route 66) shuttered for good on … Continue reading Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant in Joplin closes after more than a half-century
Group seeking to save El Pueblo Motel in Flagstaff launches a fundraising drive
A local group that wants to save the historic El Pueblo Motel in Flagstaff, Arizona, has launched a fundraising campaign to help in that endeavor. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona, El Pueblo Workforce Housing Project plans to restore the motel’s exterior, convert existing buildings into housing units using Habitat’s Starter Home … Continue reading Group seeking to save El Pueblo Motel in Flagstaff launches a fundraising drive
First Black incorporated town in U.S. officially restored to Route 66 map
A new Route 66 marker was recently unveiled on Madison Street in Brooklyn, Illinois, after the historic Black community had been bypassed and neglected on Route 66 maps for many years. Brooklyn (aka Lovejoy) sits on Illinois Highway 3 between East St. Louis and Madison in the metro-east area of St. Louis. Illinois 3 was … Continue reading First Black incorporated town in U.S. officially restored to Route 66 map
Ribbon-cutting for Chelsea Area Historical Museum set for July 31
The Chelsea (Oklahoma) Area Historical Society recently announced it would hold a ribbon-cutting for its Chelsea Area Historical Museum in a century-old corner building on July 31. The ribbon cutting will be at 10:30 a.m. that day, with a short program afterward. Cake and drinks will be offered. The museum is at 200 W. Sixth … Continue reading Ribbon-cutting for Chelsea Area Historical Museum set for July 31
“The Changing Faces of Hualapai and Route 66” will be a part of this month’s Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Ka-Voka Jackson will make a presentation titled "The Changing Faces of Hualapai and Route 66" during this month's Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series. The presentation will be livestreamed on July 14 at 2 p.m. Eastern or 11 a.m. Pacific. Register for the free livestream here. Jackson's presentation will explore the history of the Hualapai Tribe … Continue reading “The Changing Faces of Hualapai and Route 66” will be a part of this month’s Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Cruise Route 66 from El Reno to Tulsa during the mid-1960s
Bruce Clark recently posted this six-minute home video (with no sound) from the mid-1960s of a Route 66 trip from El Reno, Oklahoma, to Tulsa. In it, you'll see a lot of cool neon signs and plenty of Space Age architecture. Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, in the comment thread, narrowed … Continue reading Cruise Route 66 from El Reno to Tulsa during the mid-1960s
Al-Pac Motel in Pacific was recently torn down
This post is a few weeks late, but the Al-Pac Motel along Route 66 in Pacific, Missouri, met the wrecking ball. Matthew Lowrey reported on the motel's destruction in a post on the Historic Route 66 page. I have to admit the Al-Pac had escaped my notice for many years. But Route 66 Times, as … Continue reading Al-Pac Motel in Pacific was recently torn down
CBS Sunday Morning produces a short feature on Route 66
On Sunday, the "CBS Sunday Morning" program produced a 6 1/2-minute feature about Route 66 during its centennial year. The segment includes archived footage from CBS, including Charles Kuralt at Cadillac Ranch during the 1970s, Blue Swallow Motel owner Lillian Redman in 1993 and Angel Delgadillo in 1989. It has new footage, too, of "Route … Continue reading CBS Sunday Morning produces a short feature on Route 66