A 70-minute documentary film featuring a Route 66 journey by an Italian traveler was recently released on YouTube. Corrado Parlati, editor of MentiSommerse.it, an independent cultural publication based in Naples, Italy, drove Route 66 from end to end this summer and released the documentary, titled "Route 66 - The Guardians of the Mother Road," online … Continue reading Documentary film shows Route 66 through the eyes of an Italian traveler
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Iconic Beef Burger Barrel restaurant in Amarillo put on the market for $100,000
The iconically shaped Beef Burger Barrel restaurant in Amarillo, Texas, was recently put on the market for $100,000. The eatery is at 3102 Plains Blvd., a little more than a mile south of the city's Sixth Street alignment of Route 66. But its early roots were part of the Mother Road. Lyons Realty is listing … Continue reading Iconic Beef Burger Barrel restaurant in Amarillo put on the market for $100,000
Former Golden Spread Grill restaurant in Groom closes
The Grill, formerly known as the venerable Golden Spread Grill in Groom, Texas, has closed due to the owner's health issues. Owner Karen Brown announced on Facebook that the restaurant at 407 E. Front St. (aka Route 66) would close on Sept. 13. She thanked the community for its support over the years. She had … Continue reading Former Golden Spread Grill restaurant in Groom closes
Future of Gold Dome in Oklahoma City uncertain after it unexpectedly lands another buyer
The historic Gold Dome in Oklahoma City faces an uncertain future after another party unexpectedly bought the property during a sheriff's auction. The sale occurred the same day the city council approved $3 million in tax incentives for another developer who wanted to turn it into a music venue. The Journal-Record has a good summary … Continue reading Future of Gold Dome in Oklahoma City uncertain after it unexpectedly lands another buyer
Pixar releases several behind-the-scenes videos about the “Cars” movie on its 20th anniversary
Pixar recently released four videos on YouTube that take a behind-the-scenes look at the Route 66 research the animation studio undertook for its 2006 film, "Cars." Animators took several trips on Route 66 starting in 2001 to see the places and people of the Mother Road. Not only do the videos include several key characters … Continue reading Pixar releases several behind-the-scenes videos about the “Cars” movie on its 20th anniversary
Albuquerque building where Microsoft was founded is added to the National Register of Historic Places
The Cal-Linn Building in Albuquerque, where computer megacompany Microsoft was founded, was designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Park Service, which administers the program, announced the designation in an email on Sept. 4. The designation was effective on Sept. 1. The Cal-Linn Building is at 6320 Linn Ave. NE, one block … Continue reading Albuquerque building where Microsoft was founded is added to the National Register of Historic Places
More books to ponder during Route 66’s centennial year
We've been made aware of several more books that Route 66 fans may consider cracking open during the highway's centennial year. The first is Michael Kenney's historical novel, "Summer of 66" (Amazon affiliate link), which was published in May. Kenney dexcribed the book to Route 66 News via email: "The story takes place in the … Continue reading More books to ponder during Route 66’s centennial year
Skip Curtis archives given to Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society
The Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society, based in Lebanon, Missouri, announced last week that it received the archives of late Missouri Route 66 author and researcher Skip Curtis. Curtis, who wrote the seminal but long-out-of-print "The Missouri U.S. 66 Tour Book" (Amazon affiliate link) in 1994, died of cancer in 2007 at age 63. He … Continue reading Skip Curtis archives given to Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society
Several screenings announced for “Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66” documentary
A full-length documentary film, "Crossroads of America: Oklahoma's Route 66," will debut later this month, along with two screenings at theaters in the Sooner State in September. The first screening will be broadcast at 4 p.m. Central on Aug. 29 on OETA. The TeePee Drive-In in Sapulpa will show the film at 8 p.m. on … Continue reading Several screenings announced for “Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66” documentary
“Cars” the movie to mark 20th anniversary with a re-release to theaters starting Sept. 4
"Cars," the Disney-Pixar animated film that ignited a surge of new interest in Route 66 in 2006, will be re-released to theaters starting Sept. 4. In addition, Pixar shot a new series for YouTube where it will visit the people and places on Route 66 that inspired the original film, according to the Laughing Place … Continue reading “Cars” the movie to mark 20th anniversary with a re-release to theaters starting Sept. 4