Albuquerque City Council President Klarissa J. Peña and the Department of Arts & Culture last Wednesday flipped the switch on Neon @ Nine Mile Hill, a new park featuring a collection of vintage roadside signs that reflect the style and culture of Route 66. Visitors can now experience the glow of these restored signs at Route … Continue reading New neon sign park lights up at the Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque
Category: Preservation
Recently renovated Skyliner Motel in Stroud put up for sale
The owners of the recently refurbished Skyliner Motel in Stroud, Oklahoma, have put the Route 66 property on the market. The asking price is $775,000, the owners stated in a text to Route 66 News from Facebook Messenger. The motel will stay operational while it's for sale. Co-owners Cody and Terra Paige announced via Facebook … Continue reading Recently renovated Skyliner Motel in Stroud put up for sale
New owners of Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton pledge to reopen it this fall
Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois, will reopen sometime this fall after it acquired new, locally based owners who want to largely preserve the Route 66 landmark. The future of the destination looked dim after the unexpected death in August 2024 of its longtime owner, Rich Henry, at the age of 77. Henry’s Rabbit Ranch … Continue reading New owners of Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton pledge to reopen it this fall
Restored Ozark Court neon sign will soon be moved to Joplin Expo site
The recently restored neon sign for the long-closed Ozark Court motel near St. Clair, Missouri, will soon be moved to the Joplin Expo in Joplin, Missouri. KSHB-TV in Kansas City recently paid a visit to Fossil Forge sign company in nearby Lee's Summit, Missouri, that was restoring the sign. Rich Dinkela, past president of the … Continue reading Restored Ozark Court neon sign will soon be moved to Joplin Expo site
Partnership helps neon sign glow again at Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari
For nearly 90 years, the Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari, New Mexico, has welcomed local moviegoers and Route 66 travelers. Thanks to a collaborative effort, that theater's neon is again lighting the streets of downtown Tucumcari. The restoration of the Odeon's historic neon sign was made possible through a grant from the National Trust for Historic … Continue reading Partnership helps neon sign glow again at Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari
Storm-damaged “Here It Is” billboard for Jack Rabbit Trading Post is re-erected
That didn't take long. One side of the iconic "Here It Is" billboard for the Jack Rabbit Trading Post near Joseph City, Arizona, was re-erected and secured just a few days after a monsoon storm Monday night blew it down. Isabelle Jaquez, daughter of longtime Jack Rabbit owners Tony and Cindy Jaquez, posted this heartfelt … Continue reading Storm-damaged “Here It Is” billboard for Jack Rabbit Trading Post is re-erected
Refurbished Glancy Motel sign will be placed on southeast corner of Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
After restoration, the neon sign for the defunct Glancy Motel in Clinton, Oklahoma, will be placed on the southeast corner of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in town. Brian Aneshansley, board president of Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, said the sign is being stored by G&S Sign Services in Oklahoma City as it … Continue reading Refurbished Glancy Motel sign will be placed on southeast corner of Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Storm blows down one side of iconic billboard for Jack Rabbit Trading Post
A monsoon storm on Monday night blew down one side of the iconic "Here It Is" billboard for the Jack Rabbit Trading Post near Joseph City, Arizona, and weakened the other side. The good news is that a GoFundMe.com fundraising campaign to rebuild the nearly 80-year-old sign reached its goal within hours. Here's what the … Continue reading Storm blows down one side of iconic billboard for Jack Rabbit Trading Post
Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami designated to National Register of Historic Places
The Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger restaurant in Miami, Oklahoma, has been designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation officially occurred on July 16, according to an email from the National Park Service, which administers the program. Waylan's, located at 915 N. Main St. (aka Route 66), is the last survivor of a chain … Continue reading Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami designated to National Register of Historic Places
Lighting ceremony held for re-created “First/Last Stop in Texas” sign in Glenrio
Glenrio Smoke Stop, a cannabis dispensary on the New Mexico side of the Texas border town of Glenrio, recently held a lighting ceremony for its re-created “First/Last Stop in Texas” sign along Route 66. The business uploaded a bunch of photos and clips from the ceremony to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DawoTlSDp_3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== A similar sign that stated “First … Continue reading Lighting ceremony held for re-created “First/Last Stop in Texas” sign in Glenrio