Ramona Lehman apparently has sold the historic Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri. The new owner has pledged to keep its neon sign and rooms for overnight Route 66 travelers, though part of it will be designated to long-term renters. Reports of the Munger Moss' sale began surfacing Monday after Route 66 enthusiasts or those … Continue reading Munger Moss Motel changes hands; he pledges to keep neon sign and rooms for overnight guests
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Rosie Ramos, manager of Fender’s River Road Resort in Needles, dies of cancer
Rosie Ramos, the beloved manager of Fender's River Road Resort in Needles, California, and an ambassador to Route 66, died of cancer over the weekend. Tributes to Ramos poured into social media even before her death when friends and relatives let it be known in recent days she was in the hospital, then in hospice … Continue reading Rosie Ramos, manager of Fender’s River Road Resort in Needles, dies of cancer
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway announces $6,000 worth of grants
The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway this week announced the latest round of the Byway Project Funds program to provide financial assistance to byway members. Byway Project Funds are meant to support events, marketing and advertising efforts, and projects that help preserve the heritage of Illinois Route 66 and promote travel to Illinois Route 66 … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway announces $6,000 worth of grants
New Mexico Route 66 Association to honor Hotel Zazz in Albuquerque
The New Mexico Route 66 Association on Saturday will give its Heritage Award to Hotel Zazz in Albuquerque at noon Saturday. According to a news release from the association, it is recognizing the "revitalization of this classic Route 66 motel into a whimsical, memorable experience with piZAZZ." Originally opened as Albuquerque TraveLodge East in 1966, … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Association to honor Hotel Zazz in Albuquerque
Clinton officially offers Glancy Motel as a site for state police headquarters
The Clinton (Oklahoma) Economic Development Authority officially offered the closed Glancy Motel as a possible new headquarters for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. If accepted, the development would be a bitter turn of events for many Route 66ers. Less than 18 months ago, the authority planned to let a local developer restore the motel and rebuild … Continue reading Clinton officially offers Glancy Motel as a site for state police headquarters
Pink Elephant Antique Mall plans changes, including converting Futuro UFO to Airbnb
The new owners of the Pink Elephant Antique Mall along Route 66 in Livingston, Illinois, plan a number of changes, including converting the Future UFO into an overnight Airbnb site. Roy Wayne Pickerell announced on Facebook he and Tonia recently closed on their deal with previous owners Dave and Bernice Hammond to purchase the mall. … Continue reading Pink Elephant Antique Mall plans changes, including converting Futuro UFO to Airbnb
Arizona Route 66 Association announces four more grants
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona recently announced its latest round of grant awards, including to two historic motels. Roger Naylor provided some of the details in the association's quarterly newsletter in January: -- $11,500 to the Route 66 Motel in Kingman to restore its neon sign, including its wiring. The Valmonte family has … Continue reading Arizona Route 66 Association announces four more grants
City of Clinton approves authority’s purchase of Trade Winds Inn and its future demolition
The City of Clinton, Oklahoma, recently approved the Clinton Economic Development Authority's purchase and future razing of the now-closed Trade Winds Inn motel, known for preserving a room where Elvis Presley stayed four times on cross-country trips. According to the Clinton Daily News (subscription required): “The Tradewinds has closed and we are in the process … Continue reading City of Clinton approves authority’s purchase of Trade Winds Inn and its future demolition
Clinton City Council approves the purchase and eventual demolition of Trade Winds Inn
The Clinton, Oklahoma, City Council during a special meeting last week approved the city's Economic Development Authority's purchase of the historic Trade Winds Inn motel so it can be torn down and redeveloped for other uses, including parking for the nearby public school district. The Trade Winds, built at 2128 W. Gary Blvd. (aka Route … Continue reading Clinton City Council approves the purchase and eventual demolition of Trade Winds Inn
Clinton board rejects two redevelopment plans for Glancy Motel
The Clinton, Oklahoma, Economic Development Authority unanimously turned down two plans to redevelop the historic Glancy Motel, signaling the board is seriously considering a recent proposal from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol to use the building. The turn of events is a disappointing one for Route 66 enthusiasts. About a year ago, the authority was considering … Continue reading Clinton board rejects two redevelopment plans for Glancy Motel