If you're very lucky (and happen to be a guy), Angel Delgadillo might have time to give you a shave at his barbershop on Route 66 in Seligman, Ariz. https://youtu.be/JzAgmoGJQP4 "The Angel of Route 66" is more known for greeting tourists and selling tons of Route 66-related souvenirs at his gift shop. But, at one … Continue reading A close shave
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Former co-owner of Riviera Roadhouse dies
Margaret "Peggy" Kraft, longtime co-owner of the now-gone Riviera Roadhouse along Route 66 in Gardner, Ill., died Wednesday at age 89. According to her obituary, Kraft died in Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee, Ill. Born in Valparaiso, Ind., she married Bob Kraft in 1971. Together, they owned the Riviera for 37 years until they retired … Continue reading Former co-owner of Riviera Roadhouse dies
A happy ending at Cadillac Ranch
We've seen a lot of bad and even unsavory news about Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo, Texas, in recent months -- mainly because of the many legal troubles of the art installation's longtime proprietor, Stanley Marsh 3. But this video reminds us that Cadillac Ranch remains a roadside attraction of levity ... and even poignancy. The … Continue reading A happy ending at Cadillac Ranch
Another lawsuit filed against Stanley Marsh 3
Yet another civil suit alleging sexual abuse of a minor was filed Thursday against Cadillac Ranch patriarch Stanley Marsh 3, according to the Amarillo Globe-News. The newspaper said: This one, though, is different. The plaintiff is the first to use his name. Stanton Coldiron, 21, filed suit in Potter County against Marsh, his wife Wendy, … Continue reading Another lawsuit filed against Stanley Marsh 3
Geoff Ladd resigns from Logan County Tourism
Geoff Ladd, director of the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County in Lincoln, Ill., resigned his post Wednesday so he could pursue "new employment opportunities," according to the Lincoln Courier. Ladd oversaw the bureau when the county saw a 30 percent increase in hotel tax revenue and helped draw the World's Largest Covered Wagon … Continue reading Geoff Ladd resigns from Logan County Tourism
Stanley Marsh 3 may have lost Cadillac Ranch some time ago
Several weeks ago, we learned the embattled millionaire Stanley Marsh 3 no longer owns the famous Cadillac Ranch art installation off Route 66 near Amarillo, Texas. On Sunday, an in-depth report by the Amarillo-Globe News indicates Marsh may have lost ownership of Cadillac Ranch in 2011. The newspaper reported that Marsh's wealth is caught in a … Continue reading Stanley Marsh 3 may have lost Cadillac Ranch some time ago
A treasure trove of Route 66 interviews
In recent days, a fellow by the name of Jay Crim has uploaded dozens of interviews from over the years with prominent Route 66 figures. The people being interviewed include Jerry McClanahan, Harley and Annabelle Russell, Michael Wallis, Angel Delgadillo, Mike Callens, Becky Ransom, David Knudson, Jim Ross, and a few other folks. The interviews … Continue reading A treasure trove of Route 66 interviews
California Route 66 advocate Vivian Davies dies
Vivian Davies, a founder of the California Historic Route 66 Association and an author of a vital Route 66 guidebook to California, died on April 5 at age 95 in Sedona, Ariz., reported her daughter. Davies "didn't want anything extra done about her" her daughter said in an email, so there was no funeral service. … Continue reading California Route 66 advocate Vivian Davies dies
Indictments against Stanley Marsh 3 include four new victims
A grand jury issued six indictments alleging sexual abuse of children against Cadillac Ranch patriarch Stanley Marsh 3, the Amarillo Globe-News reported Thursday. The newspaper says the indictments include four new victims. Marsh 3, 75, was indicted on eight counts of sexual performance by a child, four counts of sexual assault of a child and … Continue reading Indictments against Stanley Marsh 3 include four new victims
Grand jury will review sex-abuse charges against Cadillac Ranch patriarch
A county grand jury next week will hear the 11 sex-related charges against Amarillo millionaire Stanley Marsh 3, reported the Amarillo Globe-News. Marsh is best-known as patriarch of the Cadillac Ranch art installation off Route 66 near Amarillo. Lubbock County District Attorney Matt Powell said Friday he plans to take six counts of sexual assault … Continue reading Grand jury will review sex-abuse charges against Cadillac Ranch patriarch