There's a moment early in David Stratton's new book, "Tucumcari Tonight" (Amazon link), that signals this isn't going to be a dull history tome. In the introduction, the author, who was 95 years old when the University of New Mexico Press published the book earlier this month, recalls his personal memories of the first owners … Continue reading Book review: ‘Tucumcari Tonite!’
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“Hispanic Legacies of Route 66 in New Mexico” webpage given an award for excellence
The "Hispanic Legacies of Route 66 in New Mexico" webpage recently received the 2022 Stanton-Horton Award for Excellence in National Park Service History from the Organization of American Historians. The StoryMap webpage, of which the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program was a prominent partner, combines photos, video and other interactive elements. The Organization of American … Continue reading “Hispanic Legacies of Route 66 in New Mexico” webpage given an award for excellence
Arcadia Round Barn marks the 30th anniversary of its restoration this weekend
The historic Round Barn of Arcadia, Oklahoma, is throwing a party Sunday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the restoration of the Route 66 landmark. According to The Oklahoman newspaper, the Arcadia Historical and Preservation Society's open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday will include a 2 p.m. ceremony to introduce special guests … Continue reading Arcadia Round Barn marks the 30th anniversary of its restoration this weekend
Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan designated to the National Register of Historic Places
The Shamrock Court along Route 66 in Sullivan, Missouri, recently was designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation for the motel, listed as being 1246 South Service Road (aka Route 66) in Sullivan, was official on March 28, according to a weekly email from the National Park Service that lists new National … Continue reading Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan designated to the National Register of Historic Places
Recently unearthed home movie shows Buffalo Ranch near Afton in 1964
Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, recently acquired a 1964 home movie that shows Buffalo Ranch near Afton, Oklahoma, during its Route 66 heyday and digitized it. https://youtu.be/szhadH0bfbU Martin said in follow-up comments on Facebook he acquired the nearly 60-year-old 8mm home movie after it appeared for sale on eBay. "... I … Continue reading Recently unearthed home movie shows Buffalo Ranch near Afton in 1964
Oklahoma State Capitol Museum in Oklahoma City opens
As part of a massive restoration project recently completed at the building, the Oklahoma State Capitol Museum in Oklahoma City opened to the public last week. The museum on the ground floor of the state's Capitol "unveiled exhibits during Tuesday’s opening ceremony displaying government-forming documents, century-old stained glass, antique ballot boxes and the accoutrements of … Continue reading Oklahoma State Capitol Museum in Oklahoma City opens
Early Route 66 advocate was behind the naming of Springfield’s Glenstone Avenue
Early Route 66 advocate John T. Woodruff of Springfield, Missouri, was the man responsible for the naming of the city's Glenstone Avenue, a prominent alignment of that historic highway. That was revealed in a recent Answer Man column by Steve Pokin for the Springfield Daily Citizen, a new media outlet. Pokin also was the Answer … Continue reading Early Route 66 advocate was behind the naming of Springfield’s Glenstone Avenue
Historic Crystal Cave near Springfield reopens this week in the first time in nearly a decade
The more than century-old Crystal Cave north of Springfield, Missouri, will reopen Wednesday for the first time nearly in a decade after landing a new owner who made improvements to the property. The cave, with its 72 acres and an 1892 house, had been for sale since 2016, the Springfield News-Leader reports. Now, the cave … Continue reading Historic Crystal Cave near Springfield reopens this week in the first time in nearly a decade
Bank of Avilla building in Avilla, Missouri, added to National Register of Historic Places
The century-old Bank of Avilla building, now a post office, in the Route 66 hamlet of Avilla, Missouri, recently was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation became effective March 7, according to an email Friday from the National Park Service, which administers the National Register program. The Joplin Globe had some … Continue reading Bank of Avilla building in Avilla, Missouri, added to National Register of Historic Places
MoneyInc.com ranks White Dog Hill in Clinton as the best restaurant in Oklahoma
MoneyInc.com recently ranked the White Dog Hill restaurant east of Clinton, Oklahoma, as the best restaurant in the state. The Clinton Daily News ran a story about the honor during a recent edition. Several other Route 66 restaurants also made the publication's top 20. MoneyInc said this about the restaurant, which is just off Route … Continue reading MoneyInc.com ranks White Dog Hill in Clinton as the best restaurant in Oklahoma