A free cookout and other activities are set for Ernie and Fran Edwards Route 66 International Appreciation Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Pig Hip restaurant site in Broadwell, Ill., according to a news release from Logan County Tourism. At 2 p.m., the Illinois Route 66 Preservation Committee will dedicate the … Continue reading Event will honor Ernie Edwards and his Pig Hip
Category: Preservation
De Anza project suddenly looks more doubtful
A developer who is seeking to revitalize the long-closed De Anza Motor Lodge in Albuquerque has delayed his scheduled groundbreaking until at least August until a financing snag can be worked out, reported the New Mexico Business Weekly. Developer Rob Dickson says the chances of a groundbreaking next month are 50/50. The newspaper said: The … Continue reading De Anza project suddenly looks more doubtful
A visit to Molly’s Landing
A good story filed by KWTV-TV in Oklahoma City tells about Molly's Landing, off Route 66 in Catoosa, Okla. Click this link for the video. I'm sure, however, that a few restaurants along Route 66 in Texas would dispute the "best steak on Route 66" boast. One thing the TV station overlooked was Molly's Landing … Continue reading A visit to Molly’s Landing
Zoning approved to convert Joliet church to senior housing, Route 66 center
The City Council of Joliet, Ill., approved zoning changes Monday that would allow a developer to convert a long-closed church into senior housing and a Route 66 visitors center, reported the Chicago Tribune. St. Mary’s Carmelite Church, built in 1882, had been closed for 20 years in downtown Joliet. The developer, Celadon Holdings of Chicago, … Continue reading Zoning approved to convert Joliet church to senior housing, Route 66 center
Downtown L.A. theater completes $1 million restoration
The century-old Palace Theatre in downtown Los Angeles held tours this past weekend after the owners finished a $1 million restoration, reported the Los Angeles Times. The theater, which opened in 1911, sits at 630 S. Broadway, about one block from the original western endpoint of Route 66 at Seventh and Broadway. The Delijani family … Continue reading Downtown L.A. theater completes $1 million restoration
Orphaned signs in Albuquerque seen as an art project
A number of signs from long-gone Route 66 motels and businesses still stand along Central Avenue in Albuquerque, decaying in the desert sun. However, artist Ellen Babcock has forged an idea for those "orphaned" signs, reported Local IQ: “I was looking at the photographs I had taken on a walking tour we did and thought the … Continue reading Orphaned signs in Albuquerque seen as an art project
Webb City seeks historic district designation
Spurred by a developer's request, Webb City, Mo., will seek a historic district designation for its downtown area, which includes Route 66, reported the Joplin Globe. Tom Hamsher, who is renovating the Minerva Candy Co. building at 12 S. Main St., suggested the city seek the federal designation for its downtown. That idea is viewed … Continue reading Webb City seeks historic district designation
Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces 10 grants
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announced 10 cost-share grants totaling more than $103,000 to Route 66 businesses, according to a news release today from the program. Many of the grants went to renovating or improving historic properties along the Mother Road. The awardees are: Hualapai Tribal Route 66 Interpretive Project, Peach Springs, Ariz. ($10,000 grant, $10,000 … Continue reading Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces 10 grants
Rehab of Devil’s Elbow Bridge is on the horizon
It appears the long-percolating bid to repair the historic Devil's Elbow Bridge on Route 66 in Devil's Elbow, Mo., finally will start to happen this fall, according to the Waynesville Daily Guide. From a report about a Pulaski County Commission meeting, the newspaper said: [F]inal plans for the project should be submitted to MoDOT by … Continue reading Rehab of Devil’s Elbow Bridge is on the horizon
Pig Hip sign restored
The historic sign at the site of the Pig Hip Restaurant in Broadwell, Ill., was restored by members of the Illinois Route 66 Association last weekend, reported The Logan County Herald. The newspaper reported: The original sign had been blown down by a storm and association members had restored, rebuilt and replaced damaged elements to … Continue reading Pig Hip sign restored