It appears Tucumcari, N.M., is edging ahead of Santa Rosa, N.M., in the race to land a new Route 66 museum, according to a story in the current print edition of the Guadalupe County Communicator, based in Santa Rosa. Johnnie Meier, former president of the New Mexico Route 66 Association and owner of the Classical … Continue reading Tucumcari edges ahead in race for Route 66 museum
Category: Museums
Barstow museum featured in Japanese documentary
Barstow Station and other stretches of Route 66 in Arizona and California will be featured in a documentary currently being shot by the Tokyo Broadcasting System, according to the Desert Dispatch in Barstow, Calif. Barstow Station serves as home to the Barstow Route 66 Mother Road Museum. Yoko Honda, the location and production manager for the … Continue reading Barstow museum featured in Japanese documentary
Two New Mexico towns compete for Route 66 museum
The New Mexico towns of Tucumcari and Santa Rosa are trying to woo Johnnie Meier to establish a Route 66 museum -- the first such museum in the state, reported the current print issue of the Guadalupe County Communicator, based in Santa Rosa. Meier, former president of the New Mexico Route 66 Association, has amassed … Continue reading Two New Mexico towns compete for Route 66 museum
Pontiac museum may come to Pontiac, naturally
In this story Friday in the New York Times about the dying Pontiac vehicle brand, which officially ends tomorrow, I stumbled on this intriguing passage: “You hate to see them go, but they were floundering and couldn’t find their place in the market,” said Tim Dye, who owns 21 Pontiacs from various eras and a … Continue reading Pontiac museum may come to Pontiac, naturally
Kingman may convert rail depot into museum
The under-renovation railroad depot in Kingman, Ariz., may be converted into a local railroad museum, according to the Kingman Daily Miner today. The Kingman City Council today will consider authorizing the city to enter into a formal agreement with the Mohave County Historical Society to fund the development and operation of a railroad museum at … Continue reading Kingman may convert rail depot into museum
Holbrook courthouse will receive historical assessment
The courthouse in downtown Holbrook, Ariz., will undergo a historical assessment so it can receive proper cosmetic and structural repairs, according to a story in the Tribune-News. Navajo County is partnering with the city and the National Scenic Byways program to spend a total of $10,000 for the assessment. Navajo County’s historic courthouse qualifies for … Continue reading Holbrook courthouse will receive historical assessment
Tulsa Route 66 shield repaired again (fingers crossed)
The big Route 66 shields on an overpass at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa have been repaired again after vandalism a few months ago, and city officials are optimistic they've taken the steps to lessen the likelihood that will happen again. City planner Dennis Whitaker told Urban Tulsa: "We think we've got a pretty … Continue reading Tulsa Route 66 shield repaired again (fingers crossed)
Pay a visit to Waldmire’s VW
If you miss seeing the late Bob Waldmire's Volkswagen minibus, you'll have a chance to pay it a visit this weekend at the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Ill. According to the Springfield State Journal-Register: The 1972 Volkswagen bus has been through three engines, approximately 300,000 miles and one unique owner. The … Continue reading Pay a visit to Waldmire’s VW
Webb City readies new tourism center
The new Route 66 Center in downtown Webb City, Mo., isn't set to open until Oct. 1, but it's already received visitors, reported the Joplin Globe. It even had its first official visitors this week — tourists from London who were traveling the famous highway from Los Angeles to Chicago, said Chuck Surface, director of … Continue reading Webb City readies new tourism center
Two inducted into Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame
Marion Davidson and the late Lucy Stansberry were announced as the inductees into the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton. Davidson, who lives in Weatherford, is a charter member of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and has served as a longtime volunteer with the group … Continue reading Two inducted into Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame