As Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, The Church Studio in Tulsa has opened a new exhibit exploring the Oklahoma music and musicians that traveled along America’s most famous highway. “One for the Road: Oklahoma Music and Route 66” fills The Church Studio’s revolving exhibit wall and continues into newly developed exhibit space along the … Continue reading The Church Studio in Tulsa opens new exhibit exploring the music of Route 66
Category: History
Four more books to read during Route 66’s centennial
I reckoned that a bunch of books would be released during Route 66's centennial, and I wasn't wrong. Here are four titles that I was made aware of in recent weeks. First is Cheryl Eichar Jett's "Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66" (Amazon affiliate link). A description of the book: We’ve all heard of … Continue reading Four more books to read during Route 66’s centennial
So-called “Triangle” site in Clinton purchased for future Route 66 monument
The city council of Clinton, Oklahoma, this week approved the purchase of "The Triangle" near McLain Rogers Park, which will be used as a Route 66 monument. According to the Clinton Daily News (subscription required), the monument at 10th Street and Opal Avenue will be provided to the city by the Route 66 Centennial Commission. … Continue reading So-called “Triangle” site in Clinton purchased for future Route 66 monument
Nearly century-old bar in Bernalillo listed for $610,000
A tavern in Bernalillo, New Mexico, that dates to Prohibition has been put on the market for $610,000. According to Albuquerque Business First, Denise Silva, 68-year-old owner of Silva's Saloon and granddaughter of its founder, said health issues are forcing the sale. The same family has owned it for more than 90 years. It's reputedly … Continue reading Nearly century-old bar in Bernalillo listed for $610,000
Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami designated to National Register of Historic Places
The Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger restaurant in Miami, Oklahoma, has been designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation officially occurred on July 16, according to an email from the National Park Service, which administers the program. Waylan's, located at 915 N. Main St. (aka Route 66), is the last survivor of a chain … Continue reading Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami designated to National Register of Historic Places
Two mission churches in New Mexico make World Monuments Fund’s “Irreplaceable America” list
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
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