The Museum of Neon Art, currently in a space in downtown Los Angeles, is moving to a more permanent spot on Brand Boulevard in nearby Glendale, Calif., reported the Los Angeles Daily News. According to the article, MONA has signed a 15-year lease for a building across the street from the Americana shopping and entertainment … Continue reading Museum of Neon Art moving to Glendale
Category: Museums
Artwork inspired by Route 66 neon signs
Australian artist Scott Redford's work takes part of its inspiration from the neon signs seen along old Route 66. The big sign you see in this video can be found at Queensland's Gallery of Modern Art. https://vimeo.com/21252928
Joliet museum, theater may face budget cuts
Several mayoral candidates for the City of Joliet, Ill., are taking a look slashing costs at several city facilities, including the Joliet Area Historical Museum and the historic Rialto Square Theatre, both which are on Route 66 or have a strong tie to the Mother Road. The Joliet Herald-News quizzed the nine candidates about what … Continue reading Joliet museum, theater may face budget cuts
A visit with the Route 66 Museum and Landrunner
Here's a clip from Australia's "Classic Restos" television show that features the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton and Ken "Landrunner" Turmel and his PostmarkArt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWmtyLyqJoM
Route 66 State Park
A visit to the Route 66 State Park near Eureka, Mo.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o-pwBdT8B8 It's the site of the former Route 66 town of Times Beach, which was evacuated permanently in the 1980s because of dioxin contamination.
Mining and Route 66 museum coming to Godley
An Illinois Route 66 Mining Museum soon will be established in the old City Hall building of Godley, Ill., according to a news release today. Exhibits will feature the region's mining roots, its ancient beginnings unearthed as the result of the mining industry, the Route 66 culture the evolved along the way, and other topics … Continue reading Mining and Route 66 museum coming to Godley
Bill would cut funding to Claremore museums
A bill working its way through the Oklahoma Legislature would cut funding to the Will Rogers Memorial Museums and the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum along Route 66 in Claremore, Okla., reported the Claremore Daily Progress. State Rep. Leslie Osborn (R-Tuttle) proposes phasing out funding to those museums so money can be devoted to … Continue reading Bill would cut funding to Claremore museums
Exploring the Inland Empire’s Route 66
Here's a good video about The Magic Lamp Inn restaurant, which has graced Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., since 1955. This is part of the ongoing Inland Empire Explorer series. Here are more Route 66-related videos about Sierra Bakery and Wigwam Motel in Rialto, and the McDonald's Museum in San Bernardino (owned by Juan … Continue reading Exploring the Inland Empire’s Route 66
Harvey House in Barstow marks 100 years
The landmark Harvey House in Barstow, Calif., is marking its centennial, and a celebration is planned in the coming weeks, according to the Desert Dispatch newspaper. [T]he Chamber is planning a community-wide carnival style celebration of the Harvey House’s 100th anniversary in the spring, although details have yet to be worked out. The current Harvey … Continue reading Harvey House in Barstow marks 100 years
Joliet museum receives $25,000 grant
The Joliet Area Historical Museum in Joliet, Ill., received a $25,000 grant for audio-visual projects, according to the Joliet Herald-News. The museum’s audio-visual improvement project includes the installation of state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment in the auditorium and in the Route 66 Visitors Center. [...] In 2010, the museum and visitors center welcomed nearly 24,000 visitors from 37 … Continue reading Joliet museum receives $25,000 grant