You first read here about the impending reopening of Budville near Cubero, N.M. The Cibola County Beacon has more details about the historic store's refurbishment, including that it's going to be fully open in late November -- just in time for Christmas shopping. And a bare-bones version of the store's Web site is up. Based … Continue reading More about Budville
Category: History
Carthage mural will mark 30th anniversary
Travelers who drive into Carthage, Mo., on Route 66 will quickly note the striking architecture of the Jasper County Courthouse, which was built in the 1890s. But behind those courthouse walls is a mural that's every bit as striking. In 1976, local artist Lowell Davis painted the 26-foot-long mural that depicts the history of Jasper … Continue reading Carthage mural will mark 30th anniversary
Making a list
Using our favorite road as a bit of inspiration, the Lincoln-Logan County Chamber of Commerce in Illinois is compiling a list of "66 Things You Won't See Anywhere Else" for an upcoming brochure, reports the Lincoln Courier. "If you know of any odd or obscure, weird or wacky, historic or quirky attractions that are unique … Continue reading Making a list
Model A drivers visit Route 66 museum
The Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac draws plenty of visitors who drive classic cars. On Friday, it was a bunch of Ford Model A owners, reports the Pontiac Daily Leader.
Art Deco building in Tulsa for sale on eBay
If you love Art Deco architecture and Route 66, eBay has a building for you in Tulsa. Keller Williams Realty has a 16,000-square-foot building on East 11th Street in Tulsa for sale. Opening bid is $495,000, with the auction ending on Oct. 26. According to the seller, it's been extensively refurbished. And the rooftop area's … Continue reading Art Deco building in Tulsa for sale on eBay
Joplin museum chief honored
Brad Belk, executive director of the Joplin Museum Complex in Joplin, Mo., was one of six people recognized for the 2006 Governor's Humanities Award, reports the Joplin Globe. Here's how he got it: The honor recognizes Belk's work in historic preservation, said Allen Shirley, of Joplin, who made the nomination. Shirley said the award honors … Continue reading Joplin museum chief honored
On my reading list
Chantal Foster of the Duke City Fix is reading Howard Bryan's history book, "Albuquerque Remembered." Go here to read a few fascinating tidbits about the Duke City, including this one: The city gallows existed at Central [aka Route 66] & Rio Grande where that Express Polish car wash is today. And this one: It's Albuquerque, … Continue reading On my reading list
Two Route 66 segments in Oklahoma named to National Register
The Tank Farm Loop near Kellyville and a 1926 truss bridge near Chelsea, both on older alignments of Route 66 in Oklahoma, were added to the National Register of Historic Places, reports the Associated Press. Here's a picture of the Chelsea bridge, which goes over Pryor Creek, from the Oklahoma Highway Bridges site. Here are … Continue reading Two Route 66 segments in Oklahoma named to National Register
Before the Route 66 Rendezvous
Decades before San Bernardino, Calif., started its humongously popular Route 66 Rendezvous, the city had its Covered Wagon Days, reports historian Nicholas R. Cataldo in the San Bernardino County Sun. The festival, which paid tribute to the city's Old West days, started in the 1930s. For four days in November, there was a covered wagon … Continue reading Before the Route 66 Rendezvous
A look back at the Gillioz Theatre’s history
A professor and his students at Missouri State University performed months of research into the historic Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, Mo. The Springfield News-Leader reports that the result of that research is a 96-page book, "The Gillioz 'Theatre Beautiful': Celebrating Springfield's Theatre History, 1926-2006." The book won't be available until next month, but details on … Continue reading A look back at the Gillioz Theatre’s history