The Pulaski County Tourism Bureau in Missouri announced this week it expanded its Route 66 Driving Tour brochure for the first time since 2001, including adding an obscure Route 66 alignment of which few people are aware. The bureau stated the brochure offers more than 66 points of interest, 10 detour-worthy side trips and seven roadie-inspired … Continue reading Expanded Pulaski County brochure includes obscure Route 66 alignment
Category: History
Negro Motorist Green Book inspires photography book
The Negro Motorist Green Book played a key role in a fashion photographer's book, "Reclaiming the Mother Road," that portrays two stylish African-American women traveling Route 66 in Southern California. Photographer Ashley E. Osborne's eye, along with the charisma of models Tsola Akuya and Monia Hicks and their striking clothing, created dozens of images that … Continue reading Negro Motorist Green Book inspires photography book
Mitla Cafe featured in Netflix’s “Ugly Delicious” episode
The historic Mitla Cafe in San Bernardino, California, plays a vital role in the "Tacos" episode of the Netflix-produced "Ugly Delicious" documentary food series. The show stars chef David Chang and co-host Peter Meehan "on a mouth-watering, cross-cultural hunt for the world's most satisfying grub." The "Tacos" episode embarks on usual destinations such as Mexico … Continue reading Mitla Cafe featured in Netflix’s “Ugly Delicious” episode
Research Route 66 plans online directory, retrospective
Organizers for the Research Route 66 project plan to develop an online research directory and form a retrospective of the group's accomplishments. The group also plans to continue to its social-media outreach through its Facebook page and collaborate with Route 66: The Road Ahead Partnership, according to a news release. The group's annual meeting was … Continue reading Research Route 66 plans online directory, retrospective
Co-founder of The Tropics in Lincoln dies
Helen Frances Schwenoha, co-founder of now-defunct but fondly remembered The Tropics restaurant in Lincoln, Illinois, died Feb. 28 at age 95 in Los Osos, California. The San Luis Obispo Tribune published an obituary on Schwenoha on March 18. Schwenoha was born in Augusta, Illinois, to John Bradford and Mary Grace Compton. She married Vincent John Schwenoha in … Continue reading Co-founder of The Tropics in Lincoln dies
Historic Shamrock Court motel near Sullivan for sale
Route 66 News learns of properties for sale along the Mother Road from time to time. But the latest one is especially notable for its historic nature, distinctive architecture and relatively good condition. The Weiland family, which has owned the Shamrock Court for more than 60 years, has decided to put it up for sale. … Continue reading Historic Shamrock Court motel near Sullivan for sale
Hill Top Motel in Kingman foreclosed; fate remains uncertain
The now-closed Hill Top Motel in Kingman, Arizona, went into foreclosure several months ago, and the future of the historic property appears uncertain. Pete Hill, chief credit officer at Mohave State Bank in nearby Lake Havasu City, confirmed during a phone interview Tuesday the bank foreclosed the property at 1901 E. Andy Devine Ave. in … Continue reading Hill Top Motel in Kingman foreclosed; fate remains uncertain
Giant cashew among the proposals for downtown Springfield
A developer proposed building of a giant cashew near downtown Springfield, Missouri. It's not a joke. The Springfield News-Leader reported Mat Burton of the Vecino Group recently made the pitch for the art installation at Idea Commons, an area between downtown, which carried an early alignment of 66, and Chestnut Expressway. Missouri State University, the … Continue reading Giant cashew among the proposals for downtown Springfield
Trail of Tears Memorial in Missouri to reopen April 22
The Trail of Tears Memorial and Herbal Garden near Jerome, Missouri, will hold its grand reopening at 1 p.m. April 22, which is Earth Day. The Facebook page for the garden announced the event Tuesday. A ribbon-cutting will occur in front of the grounds' famed entrance arch that day, before the artwork-festooned trail opens to … Continue reading Trail of Tears Memorial in Missouri to reopen April 22
A drive on Route 66 in Texas
West Texas A&M University marketing professor and Route 66 enthusiast Nick Gerlich and his daughter, Becca, produced this 15-minute video about Route 66 in the Lone Star State. The footage and Gerlich's narration weave travelogue, history, and modern-day observations of about 180 miles of Route 66 into the video. You'll even see obscure alignments such … Continue reading A drive on Route 66 in Texas