Mark Rivera of WAND-TV in Decatur, Ill., has been posting some of his stories to YouTube. The latest is his whimsical profile of Becky and Rick Hargett of Becky's Barn antique store, visitors center, and snack shop on an old brick alignment of Route 66 near Auburn, Ill. https://youtu.be/YMkBDotgH5s I think this video was made … Continue reading A profile of the folks behind Becky’s Barn
Category: People
Springfield chamber honors owner of Route 66 Rail Haven hotel
The Springfield, Mo., Area Chamber of Commerce honored Gordon Elliott as its 2013 Springfieldian during its annual meeting Friday, according to a news release. For those who don't know who Elliott is, his Route 66 connection will become quickly apparent. To the news release: As CEO of Elliott Lodging and Oak Ridge Properties, Elliott owns and … Continue reading Springfield chamber honors owner of Route 66 Rail Haven hotel
St. Louis baseball legend Stan Musial dies
Stan Musial, the greatest player for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and one of the city's most beloved figures, died at age 92 on Saturday, reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and other media outlets. We'll let sports writers across the globe wax eloquently about Stan the Man's awesome batting statistics and his humble public … Continue reading St. Louis baseball legend Stan Musial dies
The saga of the Avery family and East Meets West statue
Someone has put together a short but clever video about Cyrus "The Father of Route 66" Avery and the East Meets West statue in Tulsa that was dedicated last fall. https://youtu.be/KX9NoBDqf3s You can view a detailed slideshow about the statue in this earlier Route 66 News post here.
Man rescued from Meteor Crater mine shaft
A California man was rescued from deep into a mine shaft Thursday at Meteor Crater in Arizona after he inexplicably jumped into it, according to the Arizona Daily Sun in nearby Flagstaff. The newspaper said: The man says he illegally hiked to the bottom of the crater and jumped down a 100 foot mine shaft … Continue reading Man rescued from Meteor Crater mine shaft
Year in review at the Blue Swallow Motel
Kevin and Nancy Mueller of the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, N.M., put together this slide show of happenings in 2012 at the historic landmark. From the description: Our second year of operation was a whirlwind of activity and restoration work. We had so many wonderful guests, and wish we could show every one of … Continue reading Year in review at the Blue Swallow Motel
Memories of Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket
As part of the "Route 66 Stories" series, Patrick Rhea tells about the lengthy history of Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willowbrook, Ill. https://youtu.be/aXFVofQLp0Y The Chicken Basket's been in business for about 70 years, and remains prosperous.
California broadcaster Huell Howser dies
https://youtu.be/Je9gi6b0ZRI Huell Howser, an nontraditional, enthusiastic, and even folksy host who became a legend in California television, died Sunday at age 67 after a long illness, according to the Los Angeles Times and other media outlets. Howser, a Tennessee native, hosted "California's Gold" and other programs that highlighted the characters and off-the-beaten-path locales of California. This description by … Continue reading California broadcaster Huell Howser dies
Memories at Jubelt’s Bakery
As part of the "Route 66 Stories" series, Jeanmarie Jubelt tells about the long and tangled history of Jubelt's bakery and restaurant in Litchfield, Ill. https://youtu.be/wtyC9jWWci8 Jubelt's has sat on Route 66 in Litchfield for more than 30 years. But its history dates to 1922 in nearby Mount Olive -- also a Route 66 town.
Memories of patrolling Route 66
As part of the "Route 66 Stories" series, former state trooper Chester Henry tells about his decades of patrolling the Mother Road near Pontiac, Ill. https://youtu.be/SmxJQs8wJA0 Henry was based out of Illinois State Police District 6 headquarters on Route 66, which featured an Art Deco building that sort of looked like a upside-down pistol. The building is empty … Continue reading Memories of patrolling Route 66