The World's Largest Covered Wagon, aka the Railsplitter Covered Wagon, in Lincoln, Ill., has been repaired in time for tourism season after a severe windstorm damaged it in January. The Bloomington Pantagraph reported: "It was a challenge, and because it is in the Guinness Book of World Records, we had to make sure that we … Continue reading World’s Largest Covered Wagon repaired
Category: Preservation
La Posada owner wants to buy another historic Las Vegas hotel
Amid the hubbub of La Posada Hotel co-owner Alan Affeldt recently buying the historic Castaneda Hotel in Las Vegas, N.M., one thing that's been often overlooked is he wants to buy the historic Plaza Hotel in town, too. Following up on an editorial Sunday in the Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper, I found this excerpt … Continue reading La Posada owner wants to buy another historic Las Vegas hotel
Rehab of Devil’s Elbow Bridge progresses
The rehabilitation of the historic Devil's Elbow Bridge on old Route 66 in Devil's Elbow is proceeding smoothly and will reopen to traffic by August at the latest, according to a report in the Rolla Daily News. The newspaper included a photo of the work being done on the bridge. It added: According to the … Continue reading Rehab of Devil’s Elbow Bridge progresses
Route 66 added to Oklahoma’s endangered places list
Preservation Oklahoma unveiled its annual Endangered Places in Oklahoma list on Tuesday night, and Route 66 was included among them. David Pettyjohn, executive director for the group, explained why in an Enid News and Eagle report: “When we look at Route 66, it’s not just the road. It’s the structures along the road. It’s the … Continue reading Route 66 added to Oklahoma’s endangered places list
La Posada owner completes purchase of Hotel Castaneda
As expected, Allan Affeldt, co-owner of historic La Posada in Winslow, Ariz., on Monday closed on his purchase of the long-closed Hotel Castaneda, aka La Castaneda, in Las Vegas, N.M. Affeldt said in a Facebook post: Purchased Fred Harvey's 1898 Hotel Castaneda today. It closed as a hotel in 1948 so we have one week … Continue reading La Posada owner completes purchase of Hotel Castaneda
Enhancements coming to U-Drop Inn
The historic U-Drop Inn gas station in Shamrock, Texas, will undergo some improvements before tourism season begins, according to a post Monday on its Facebook page. First, the gift shop has moved to the main area next to the café. This unites the two areas and gives us more room to expand, especially in the "Made … Continue reading Enhancements coming to U-Drop Inn
NewLife Homes wants to renovate another Route 66 motel
NewLife Homes, which brought new life (no pun intended) to two historic Route 66 motels in Albuquerque, wants to add a third the Duke City to its portfolio. According to Albuquerque Business First: Executive DirectorJohn Bloomfield said he’s exploring the acquisition of the Deluxe Inn & Suites at 12901 Central Ave. NE between Juan Tabo and … Continue reading NewLife Homes wants to renovate another Route 66 motel
Albuquerque wants ideas for El Vado Motel
The City of Albuquerque has floated ideas on what to do with the historic but long-shuttered El Vado Motel on Route 66. Now it's wanting to hear ideas from the public -- and developers -- as well. According to Albuquerque Business First, the city on Friday released a request for proposals for the 1937 motel. … Continue reading Albuquerque wants ideas for El Vado Motel
Ribbon-cutting set for El Garces on May 3
The long rehabilitation of El Garces in Needles, Calif., will be capped with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 3, reported the Needles Desert Star. According to the newspaper, the city manager said renovations will finish by the end of this month, and the city will receive the keys to the property April 1. El Garces will … Continue reading Ribbon-cutting set for El Garces on May 3
Fundraising launched for Route 66 billboard museum
A fundraising campaign has been launched for a planned Route 66 billboard museum west of Oklahoma City, according to an Associated Press report. AP reporter Kristi Eaton, who's posted other stories about Route 66 in Oklahoma, wrote: Kathy Anderson, president of the nonprofit Billboard Museum Association Inc., and others envision the Billboard Museum as an … Continue reading Fundraising launched for Route 66 billboard museum