This video by Pounds Media about Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup in Funks Grove, Ill., is the best about the company we've seen. Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup from Pounds Media on Vimeo. It makes you want to jump in the car, drive to that little Route 66 hamlet, and buy a bottle.
Category: History
Garavelli’s restaurant in St. Louis closing soon
Garavelli's Cafeteria Restaurant, a fixture on the Chippewa Street alignment of Route 66 in south St. Louis, will shut its doors for good on June 28, according to an announcement on its Facebook page. It is with deep sadness that we announce the closing of Garavelli's Cafeteria. After many great years with all of you, … Continue reading Garavelli’s restaurant in St. Louis closing soon
Springfield, Mo., attributes tourism surge to Route 66
The number of tourists in Springfield, Mo., this year has risen by a healthy percentage this year, and officials are partially crediting Route 66 for the surge, reported KY3-TV in Springfield. Citing the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, the station reports that overnight stays in hotels are up 12 percent and the number of tourists … Continue reading Springfield, Mo., attributes tourism surge to Route 66
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
More details emerge on Bob Waldmire film
Mark Silverstein, who announced last year he was making a documentary about Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire, provided more details on the film to Springfield (Ill.) State Journal-Register columnist Dave Bakke. This week, Mark and his wife, Maggie Schmidt, and a cinematographer are working on their film in Springfield and at the Route 66 Association … Continue reading More details emerge on Bob Waldmire film
Litchfield museum opens
The Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center in Litchfield, Ill., opened to the public over the weekend. The Springfield State Journal-Register filed a story about the wide-ranging displays there. An excerpt: The museum includes American Indian artifacts found on Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, old farm tools, a gas pump, story of Sky View Drive-In, … Continue reading Litchfield museum opens
Bono’s restaurant plans to reopen after moving building
In a story by the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin about Joe Bono greeting Route 66 tourists at his long-closed Bono's Italian restaurant in Fontana, Calif., was this little nugget: Looking over architect's drawings, Bono said the restaurant, whose front windows are just a few feet shy of the now-four-lane Foothill Boulevard, will be moved south … Continue reading Bono’s restaurant plans to reopen after moving building
Doubts arise over history of Galena’s Murder Bordello
Numerous media outlets -- including Route 66 News -- have reported that Galena's Murder Bordello in Galena, Kan., served as the headquarters of a murderous madam, Ma Staffleback, during the 1890s when she and other accomplices may have killed dozens of clients. However, records unearthed by two members of an area historical society have cast … Continue reading Doubts arise over history of Galena’s Murder Bordello
Litchfield museum sets June 1 for grand opening
The Litchfield History Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center in Litchfield, Ill., has set Saturday, June 1, for its grand opening, according to a news release from the museum board. From the release: Designed to reflect the Route 66 era, the new attraction is located at 334 Historic Old Route 66 South on the site … Continue reading Litchfield museum sets June 1 for grand opening