An auction scheduled for Nov. 8 for the contents of the historic Museum Club in Flagstaff, Arizona, was abruptly canceled on Friday, and it appears those will be included with the asking price of the property. The Arizona Daily Sun reported on Friday about the auction's cancellation, but had few other details. The Museum Club's … Continue reading Auction of Museum Club’s contents canceled, will be included in asking price of property
Category: Preservation
Report: City of Springfield waited until day of Rancho Court’s teardown to give other options
Last week, we learned the historic Rancho Court motel in Springfield, Missouri, was torn down. This week, Steve Pokin of the Springfield Daily Citizen used his usual shoe-leather skills to find out why the razing of the Route 66 landmark occurred. The gist: The city didn't provide other options for the owner until the day … Continue reading Report: City of Springfield waited until day of Rancho Court’s teardown to give other options
Timber Creek Bridge near Sayre is undergoing minor repairs
The historic and distinctive Timber Creek Bridge along old Route 66 near Sayre, Oklahoma, is getting some TLC from state transportation officials. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association reported this about the yellow truss bridge that's almost 100 years old: In recent days, work crews have been spotted out at the Timber Creek Bridge, and the … Continue reading Timber Creek Bridge near Sayre is undergoing minor repairs
Community members in Sayre helping Western Motel raise funds to restore neon sign
Folks in Sayre, Oklahoma, are helping the owners of the Western Motel raise money to restore its long-dark neon sign. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association reports that Chetan “Charley” Patel and his wife Chhaya, who have owned the Route 66 motel for over 15 years, applied for and were awarded about an $18,000 Neon Sign … Continue reading Community members in Sayre helping Western Motel raise funds to restore neon sign
$100 million restoration proposed for Herring Hotel in Amarillo
A new developer has recently come forward to propose spending about $100 million to renovate the long-closed Herring Hotel in downtown Amarillo and convert it into a boutique hotel. Todd Harmon, a developer with Herring Hotel Partners, and John Campo, founder of Campo Architecture, presented their plan during a recent Amarillo City Council meeting, reported … Continue reading $100 million restoration proposed for Herring Hotel in Amarillo
Contents of Museum Club in Flagstaff to be auctioned on Nov. 8
The unique contents of the nearly century-old Museum Club in Flagstaff, Arizona, are scheduled to hit the auction block on Nov. 8. The historic site itself along Route 66 was already facing an uncertain future after it had been put up for sale this summer for $2.3 million. Stuber Auction Company in Flagstaff announced that … Continue reading Contents of Museum Club in Flagstaff to be auctioned on Nov. 8
Highway Hot Dog opens in Historic Seligman Sundries building
Highway Hot Dog has opened along Route 66 in the century-old building that was once known as Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Arizona. The recent opening of the restaurant at 22395 W. Old Highway 66 was announced in a post on the Doing Life in Seligman Facebook page. It specializes in all-beef hot dogs and … Continue reading Highway Hot Dog opens in Historic Seligman Sundries building
RV park owner in Vega aims to restore a former Gulf station as museum or visitor center
The owner of an RV park in Vega, Texas, has launched an online fundraiser to restore a 1950s Gulf station along Route 66 and convert it into a museum or visitors center. James Gorman, who operates the Walnut RV Park in Vega, has started a GoFundMe campaign for the station, with a goal of $1,500. … Continue reading RV park owner in Vega aims to restore a former Gulf station as museum or visitor center
West Winds Motel sign in Erick removed for restoration; project may be done in 30 days
The neon sign for the long-closed West Winds Motel in Erick, Oklahoma, recently was hauled away by contractors so it could undergo restoration. The workers hope the restoration project will be finished in 30 days, reported the Beckham County Record. The City of Erick received an Oklahoma Route 66 Revitalization Grant of $35,710 from the … Continue reading West Winds Motel sign in Erick removed for restoration; project may be done in 30 days
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton marks its 30th anniversary
The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, located in Clinton, marked its 30th anniversary last Tuesday. Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, who also leads the state's tourism department, paid tribute to the museum: The museum opened on Sept. 23, 1995, and is the oldest dedicated to the Mother Road. It draws 35,000 visitors annually, according to Oklahoma Tourism. … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton marks its 30th anniversary