The Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City is opening its "The Longest Stretch: Route 66 in Oklahoma" exhibit on Saturday. Here's what the Oklahoma Historical Society, which runs the center, stated about the exhibit: Oklahoma proudly claims the longest drivable stretch of Route 66 in the nation, spanning more than 400 miles. This legendary highway … Continue reading Oklahoma History Center opening its Route 66 exhibit on Saturday
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Route 66 exhibit opening on May 23 at Illinois State Museum in Springfield
The “Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” exhibit at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield is scheduled to open to the public on May 23. According to the Springfield State Journal-Register, it will show "what it was like to live, work and travel along U.S. Route 66 during its peak years, drawing on personal … Continue reading Route 66 exhibit opening on May 23 at Illinois State Museum in Springfield
“The mOTHER Road: Stories of the African American Experience on Route 66” to open next month
Missouri State University's new exhibit, titled "The mOTHER Road: Stories of the African American Experience on Route 66," will open June 3 at the Benton Avenue AME Church in Springfield, Missouri. The exhibit will be up through Aug. 29. The renovated church, located on the Drury University campus, is at 830 N. Benton Ave. (Google Maps … Continue reading “The mOTHER Road: Stories of the African American Experience on Route 66” to open next month
“Foodways on Route 66” is on tap this month for Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
The next edition of the monthly Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series will be "Foodways on Route 66" by historian and author T. Lindsay Baker. The livestream of "Foodways on Route 66" will be on May 12 at 2 p.m. Eastern or 11 a.m. Pacific time. The hosting organization is the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon, … Continue reading “Foodways on Route 66” is on tap this month for Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Clifton’s closes for good in downtown Los Angeles
The owner of Clifton's, a landmark in downtown Los Angeles, has given up on reopening the restaurant and nightclub because of too many difficulties in that area. The Los Angeles Times broke the story a few days ago: Andrew Meieran bought Clifton's on Broadway in 2010 and poured more than $14 million into repairs, renovations … Continue reading Clifton’s closes for good in downtown Los Angeles
“Submerged Route 66” boat tours in Springfield will start in June
Visit Springfield (Illinois) and Lake Springfield Marina, starting in June, will offer "Submerged Route 66" tours of the highway that was inundated by the creation Lake Springfield in the 1930s. Tours will start on Mondays and Fridays three times a day in early June and will run through early October. Those who wish to participate … Continue reading “Submerged Route 66” boat tours in Springfield will start in June
Michael Wallis, Rhys Martin, Ken Busby to be part of latest Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
"Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis, Route 66 Alliance Executive Director and CEO Ken Busby and Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and National Preserve Route 66 manager with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will preside over this month's edition of the Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series. The livestream … Continue reading Michael Wallis, Rhys Martin, Ken Busby to be part of latest Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Elm Street in Lebanon renamed Route 66 as part of highway’s centennial
Elm Street in Lebanon, Missouri, officially was renamed Route 66 on April 1 -- and it's not an April Fool's Day joke. The city's Street Department on that day began installing the new Route 66 signs along that corridor. "This project honors Lebanon’s history while helping visitors and travelers better follow the historic Route 66 … Continue reading Elm Street in Lebanon renamed Route 66 as part of highway’s centennial
Lindy’s Diner building in Albuquerque up for sale for $1.275 million
The Bliss Building in downtown Albuquerque that houses the historic Lindy's Diner was put on the market in late March for $1.275 million. Owners Steve and Dawn Vatoseow told the Albuquerque Journal that though business is good at the landmark restaurant, they are ready to retire. The diner will remain open while it's for sale. … Continue reading Lindy’s Diner building in Albuquerque up for sale for $1.275 million
Route 66 traveling exhibit coming to Springfield, Missouri
A traveling exhibit commemorating the centennial of Route 66 will arrive in downtown Springfield, Missouri, on April 30. The “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” will debut at the Gillioz Gallery, 325 Park Central East, in Springfield, reported the Springfield News-Leader. The exhibit features nearly two dozen large-scale interpretive panels, audiovisual mini-documentaries and educational components highlighting the diverse … Continue reading Route 66 traveling exhibit coming to Springfield, Missouri