A severe storm Thursday night into Friday morning washed out a new bridge on Old Route 66 between San Jon and Endee, New Mexico, prompting the closure of the road indefinitely. That's part of the 17-mile gravel-road alignment of Route 66 between the border ghost town of Glenrio and San Jon. An estimated seven inches … Continue reading Flash flooding closes Old Route 66 between San Jon and Endee
Category: Motels
Developer withdraws plans for Route 66 mixed-use project in Tulsa, citing construction costs
A developer that sought to build an ambitious Route 66-themed mixed-use project in Tulsa told the city this week it has withdrawn the proposal, citing a rise in construction costs that made it unfeasible. Sharp Development of Tulsa pulled out of the project this week after the city selected it from four proposals a year … Continue reading Developer withdraws plans for Route 66 mixed-use project in Tulsa, citing construction costs
Opening of the renovated Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff delayed to early July
The reopening of a revitalized Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona, has been postponed to early July, according to a reporter who contacted us with the news. Peter Corbett, a writer for Flagstaff Business News and other publications, said the motel's spokeswoman told him about the postponement. "I did a hard-hat tour last week and … Continue reading Opening of the renovated Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff delayed to early July
New Mexico PBS stations air a documentary about La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe
New Mexico PBS stations a few days ago broadcast a new 21-minute documentary about La Fonda on the Plaza, the storied and highly influential hotel in the middle of downtown Santa Fe. You can watch the film below. It's also available for viewing on the PBS app. According to a recent article in the Albuquerque … Continue reading New Mexico PBS stations air a documentary about La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe
Gardenway Motel in Villa Ridge is torn down
The historic but closed Gardenway Motel in Villa Ridge, Missouri, was torn down last week, culminating a long decline for the Route 66 property. A number of Route 66 travelers and locals posted photographs and a video of the buildings being razed. A photographer posted this requiem of the motel: The Gardenway's demise had been … Continue reading Gardenway Motel in Villa Ridge is torn down
Buck’s Cosmic Crash Pad in Tulsa will be converted to Buck’s Vintage Shop next month
Buck’s Cosmic Crash Pad, an Airbnb site for three years in Tulsa directly behind Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66, will be converted to Buck’s Vintage Shop in June. Buck's owner Mary Beth Babcock made the announcement in a social media post on Tuesday: In a discussion thread, Babcock said the new venture would offer … Continue reading Buck’s Cosmic Crash Pad in Tulsa will be converted to Buck’s Vintage Shop next month
Boots Court motel in Carthage wins Missouri Preservation Honor Award
The historic Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, was one of the recipients of the annual Missouri Preservation Honor Awards. The awards were announced Tuesday at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. Here's what the nonprofit preservation organization said about the Route 66 landmark: Boots Court was built in 1939 at the corner of US … Continue reading Boots Court motel in Carthage wins Missouri Preservation Honor Award
Big Texan’s RV park offering Conestoga wagons for overnight stays
The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, now is offering Conestoga wagons -- complete with air conditioning -- for overnight stays. The Big Texan's and RV Ranch's Instagram accounts showed off the wagon: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Big Texan Steak Ranch (@thebigtexan) The two decked-out covered wagons are … Continue reading Big Texan’s RV park offering Conestoga wagons for overnight stays
Local couple acquires century-old Bourbon Hotel in Bourbon, Missouri
A local couple recently acquired the circa-1890 but long-vacant Bourbon Hotel, located only a block or two from old Route 66 in Bourbon, Missouri. Justin and Lacey Whittaker (a Christian author) set up a Facebook page about the hotel at 237 E. Pine St.: "We are going to do our best to bring y’all along … Continue reading Local couple acquires century-old Bourbon Hotel in Bourbon, Missouri
Replica of Camp Joy archway being considered near tourist cabin at Lebanon park
A smaller replica of the archway that greeted visitors to the Camp Joy tourist camp in Lebanon, Missouri, is being considered in front of one of the original cabins at the city's Boswell Park. According to a story on the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society website, Craig Fishel told the society during a recent board … Continue reading Replica of Camp Joy archway being considered near tourist cabin at Lebanon park