I didn't know this until a few days ago -- country singer Vince Gill's official video for his 1992 hit, "I Still Believe In You," was shot entirely at the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, Ill. Music videos are meant to showcase the artist and the song. But this one shows off that historic theater … Continue reading Vince Gill video showcases Rialto Square Theater
Category: Motels
Former Route 66 motel site in Albuquerque will be apartments
An apartment complex is proposed for former site of the Silver Moon Lodge near downtown Albuquerque, reported the Albuquerque Journal. However, the developer will pay tribute to the motel and its Route 66 roots by reusing its sign. DBG Properties, a division of GSL Properties in Portland, Ore., has applied for $8 million in revenue … Continue reading Former Route 66 motel site in Albuquerque will be apartments
Cars Land can be found in Florida, too
Everyone who reads this site knows that Cars Land, based on the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs in the movie "Cars," became an instant big attraction when it opened this year at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. It's not quite as elaborate, but Cars Land also has arrived at Disney World's … Continue reading Cars Land can be found in Florida, too
Motel in St. Louis will be renovated, add Route 66 to its name
The new owners of the Holiday Inn Southwest & Viking Conference Center in Sunset Hills, Mo., will change its name to Holiday Inn Route 66. They also will spend millions of dollars on renovations, including restoring the motel's early 1970s architecture, reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Amrit and Amy Gill, who renovated the historic Hotel Blackhawk … Continue reading Motel in St. Louis will be renovated, add Route 66 to its name
Boots Motel’s original neon sign will be restored by spring
An anonymous donation will enable the neon sign of the historic Boots Motel in Carthage, Mo., to be restored by "early next year" -- including its original color scheme and original "Boots Court" name. Debye Harvey, co-owner of the Route 66 landmark that dates to 1939, explained what happened in a Facebook post on Wednesday: Thanks … Continue reading Boots Motel’s original neon sign will be restored by spring
Topock Resort project on schedule to open in April
The owner of the large Topock 66 Spa & Resort project in Topock, Ariz., says it remains on track to open in late March or early April, according to a report in the Havasu News-Herald. Chet Hitt says he's optimistic the $13.8 million project on the banks of the Colorado River will be operating by the … Continue reading Topock Resort project on schedule to open in April
Mexican restaurant planned in Aztec Hotel
Owners of historic Aztec Hotel in Monrovia, Calif., plan to convert the establishment's Brass Elephant bar into a Mexican restaurant, according to a report by the Monrovia Planning Commission. The owners also want to offer alcoholic beverages and live music, but the commission tabled that request until the neighborhood's concerns can be heard. According to … Continue reading Mexican restaurant planned in Aztec Hotel
Take the high road into Arizona
This episode of "Highroads with Dan Davis," produced by AAA, delves into Route 66 in northern Arizona, including La Posada, the town of Winslow, and Joe & Aggie's in Holbrook, and others. AZPHXs3-003 ROUTE 66 for vimeo from AAA Highroads on Vimeo. The video is about 27 minutes long, but interspersed with public-service announcements and … Continue reading Take the high road into Arizona
Luna Lodge renovations are nearly finished
Renovations on the historic Luna Lodge in Albuquerque are nearly finished, and tenants will move in shortly after Thanksgiving, reported the New Mexico Business Weekly. The Route 66 motel at 9119 Central Ave. is being transformed into low-cost housing by NewLife Homes. The 1950s-era motel has been converted to 14 apartments and a new 16-unit wing has … Continue reading Luna Lodge renovations are nearly finished
Bureaucratic delays hamper De Anza project
The restoration of the historic De Anza Motor Lodge along Route 66 in Albuquerque will be delayed until at least April because of inexplicable delays in Washington, reported the New Mexico Business Weekly. The project requires approval by the National Park Service so developer Rob Dickson can receive tax credits to cover part of the … Continue reading Bureaucratic delays hamper De Anza project