A proposed Illiana Expressway that will connect Interstate 55 to Interstate 65 near Gary, Ind., may affect Route 66 and other historic landmarks in Wilmington, Ill., reported The Herald-News of Joliet, Ill. Virginia Ferry, chairwoman of the Will County Historic Preservation Commission, told the newspaper she is determined to mitigate those effects. “I know we … Continue reading Proposed freeway may affect Route 66, landmarks
Category: Motels
Restaurant opens inside Campbell Hotel
The historic Campbell Hotel, formerly the Casa Loma Hotel along 11th Street (aka Route 66) in Tulsa, this week opened Maxxwell's restaurant on the west end of its block-long building. Just a few short months ago. that wing of the hotel was little more than a hollowed out shell where a few antique cars were … Continue reading Restaurant opens inside Campbell Hotel
“Radio in Every Room” sign added to the Boots Motel
Check out the new blue-and-white sign that Ron Hart of the Route 66 Chamber of Commerce and Ed Klein of Route 66 World installed Monday onto the Boots Motel's sign pole. It's a reproduction of the "Radio in Every Room" sign that once graced the motel during the 1940s, shortly after it was built on … Continue reading “Radio in Every Room” sign added to the Boots Motel
“Genuine Route 66 Life” video series launched
This has been in the works for a while. But on Monday, Denver-based photographer KC Keefer launched his "Genuine Route 66 Life" channel on YouTube. The channel is subtitled "American Stories from the Route," and this is what the series is about: "Genuine Route 66 Life" is a celebration of people from around the world … Continue reading “Genuine Route 66 Life” video series launched
Boomer, R.I.P.
Word came a few days ago that Boomer, Kevin and Nancy Mueller's golden retriever at the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, N.M., died after suddenly taking ill. An autopsy revealed the dog was riddled with cancer, even though there were no outward signs until the day of his death. Boomer, along with another golden retriever, … Continue reading Boomer, R.I.P.
Is Winslow becoming an arts community?
With the galleries in La Posada Hotel as an anchor, the Route 66 town of Winslow, Ariz., is becoming an arts community, reported the Arizona Journal. The newspaper cited these examples: Snowdrift Art Space, which displays La Posada manager Daniel Lutzick's sculptures. El Gran Art Garage, owned by Paul Ruscha. La Posada Hotel, which displays a wide … Continue reading Is Winslow becoming an arts community?
Two slain, one badly hurt at Pontiac’s Palamar Motel
Two people were found dead and a third was "gravely injured" Tuesday at the Palamar Motel in Pontiac, Ill., which reportedly is now used as apartments, reported the Bloomington Pantagraph. The newspaper reported: Police were called Tuesday morning to check the well-being of the occupants of Room 239 at the motel, which now serves as … Continue reading Two slain, one badly hurt at Pontiac’s Palamar Motel
El Vado Motel being considered as a food market
A food and farmers market is one of the proposals being considered for reusing the long-closed El Vado Motel along old Route 66 in Albuquerque, reported KOAT-TV in Albuquerque. The City of Albuquerque seized the historic motel from a local developer who wanted to raze it and build luxury townhouses. Now, after sitting for several … Continue reading El Vado Motel being considered as a food market
Motel brings back sign destroyed in 1952 wreck
The Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven in Springfield, Mo., on Friday installed a near-replica of a directional sign that was destroyed in a traffic accident in 1952. The Springfield News-Leader reports: The 10-foot-long sign is in the shape of an arrow with the word “Springfield” pointing traffic down St. Louis Street to downtown. Below … Continue reading Motel brings back sign destroyed in 1952 wreck
Cost-share grants announced from Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announced six cost-share grants for 2013, totaling about $81,000. Since the program started in 2001, 114 projects have been awarded $1.6 million, with a $2.7 million in cost-share money from the recipient, totaling $4.3 million in public-private investment toward the preservation and revitalization of properties along historic Route 66 … Continue reading Cost-share grants announced from Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program