The new owner of the Rockwood Motor Court in Springfield, Missouri, is hosting an open house Saturday during the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in town. The open house will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Route 66 motel at 2200 W. College St. The invitation on Facebook stated: Stop by Saturday, … Continue reading Rockwood Motor Court hosting open house Saturday
Category: Motels
Beacon Car Wash comes up with novel punishment for teen’s flag theft
The Beacon Car & Pet Wash in Pacific, Missouri, known by roadies for its reuse of a long-defunct Route 66 motel's sign, came up with an imaginative way to punish a local teen who'd stolen one of its U.S. flags. According to a story in Yahoo!, car-wash owner Bill Hoaglin found one of three large … Continue reading Beacon Car Wash comes up with novel punishment for teen’s flag theft
Explosion damages Hiway House Motel in Albuquerque; 1 injured
An explosion blew out one portion of the Hiway House Motel. An explosion Friday night ripped off the side of one portion of the historic Hiway House Motel in Albuquerque, sending one person to the hospital. The blast at the motel, at 3200 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) near Kellys Brew Pub, prompted evacuations and … Continue reading Explosion damages Hiway House Motel in Albuquerque; 1 injured
Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces final cost-share grants
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program this week announced what will be its final cost-share grants, barring a very unlikely renewal of the program by Congress. Since 2001, the program awarded $2.27 million with $3.57 million in cost-share matches to 152 projects, totaling $5.84 million in public-private investment toward the revitalization and commemoration of Route … Continue reading Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces final cost-share grants
Two neon signs reinstalled along Route 66 in Albuquerque
Thursday was a big day for neon signs along Route 66 in Albuquerque. One historic sign that was refurbished was reinstalled, and a reproduction of a badly damaged sign also was installed. First is the refurbished De Anza Motor Lodge sign at the historic Route 66 motel that's largely being redeveloped as part of a … Continue reading Two neon signs reinstalled along Route 66 in Albuquerque
Making a miniature version of Sun ‘n Sand Motel sign in Santa Rosa
Chris Raley of Fresno, California, is an apparent aficionado of old-time neon signs, so he makes miniature versions of them. Here's a speeded-up time-lapse video that shows how he built a second larger (but still miniature) version of the Sun 'n Sand Motel sign that still stands along Route 66 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, … Continue reading Making a miniature version of Sun ‘n Sand Motel sign in Santa Rosa
Renovated Hill Top Motel in Kingman may reopen about Jan. 1
The closed Hill Top Motel in Kingman, Arizona, is aiming for a reopening of about New Year's Day after months of renovations on the Route 66 landmark. Route 66 enthusiast Jim Hinckley provided an update about the Hill Top on Tuesday: Dr. Baker acquired the property and after evaluation commenced a major renovation that included … Continue reading Renovated Hill Top Motel in Kingman may reopen about Jan. 1
Nonprofit group has a plan to buy, renovate Brookshire Motel
A Tulsa-based nonprofit organization wants to buy and redevelop the closed and fire-damaged Brookshire Motel into a gift shop, sandwich shop, farmers market, offices and classrooms. The Oklahoma Family Empowerment Center Project aims "to empower individuals, strengthen families, help couples, enhance parenting skills, bring recovery to those struggling with an addiction, assist returning citizens after … Continue reading Nonprofit group has a plan to buy, renovate Brookshire Motel
Station 66 owner opens Vega Motel residence as Airbnb
The owner of the acclaimed Station 66 Airbnb site in Vega, Texas, opened the residence of the Vega Motel in town to overnight travelers, as well. The Facebook page for the closed Route 66 motel made the announcement Thursday, calling it The Lucky Horseshoe @ Vega Motel. Here's the listing on the Airbnb site itself: … Continue reading Station 66 owner opens Vega Motel residence as Airbnb
Restored Camp Joy cabin dedicated at Lebanon Park
The last surviving cabin of Camp Joy was dedicated Saturday at Boswell Park in Lebanon, Missouri, during the Lebanon Route 66 Festival. Volunteers spent four months restoring the cabin, which once stood in the long-gone Camp Joy complex along a fledgling Route 66 in Lebanon. The Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society website posted some details … Continue reading Restored Camp Joy cabin dedicated at Lebanon Park