In an effort to beautify its Route 66 corridor, volunteers in Tucumcari, N.M., have been repainting defunct gas stations to resemble gas stations of the past. The photo above -- made to look like a Texaco station -- has just been completed. And at least two more are getting face-lift. One of the volunteers, Motel … Continue reading Dressing up a defunct property
Category: Preservation
Pontiac museum may come to Pontiac, naturally
In this story Friday in the New York Times about the dying Pontiac vehicle brand, which officially ends tomorrow, I stumbled on this intriguing passage: “You hate to see them go, but they were floundering and couldn’t find their place in the market,” said Tim Dye, who owns 21 Pontiacs from various eras and a … Continue reading Pontiac museum may come to Pontiac, naturally
A virtual tour of the Mother Road
The World Monuments Fund in 2007 listed Route 66 as one of the most threatened historical sites in the world. Now, the group has hired a company to to create a virtual tour of a small section of the Mother Road. It is hoped that these virtual programs can be expanded to include many other … Continue reading A virtual tour of the Mother Road
Round Barn will host a fundraiser
The historic Round Barn in Arcadia, Okla., will host a fundraiser starting at noon Nov. 6 -- mostly for general improvements to the structure and its facilities, but also possibly for a settlement the barn may pay if a nearby billboard is to be removed. According to the Edmond Sun: All of the money raised from the … Continue reading Round Barn will host a fundraiser
Centennial farm on the Mother Road
The Journal-News in Hillsboro, Ill., posted a fascinating story about the Manske-Niemann farm, which sits on Route 66 south of Litchfield, Ill., and dates back more than 150 years. The farm is listed as a Illinois Department of Agriculture Centennial Farm, was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, and has been listed on Landmarks … Continue reading Centennial farm on the Mother Road
Moving day
Here's a video from The Oklahoman of the 66 Bowl neon sign being dismantled and taken away last week. It's a final chapter of the historic 66 Bowl, which was recently sold to the Spices of India grocery store. The bowling alley's content's were auctioned shortly after that, with the JYD team buying the sign … Continue reading Moving day
Kingman may convert rail depot into museum
The under-renovation railroad depot in Kingman, Ariz., may be converted into a local railroad museum, according to the Kingman Daily Miner today. The Kingman City Council today will consider authorizing the city to enter into a formal agreement with the Mohave County Historical Society to fund the development and operation of a railroad museum at … Continue reading Kingman may convert rail depot into museum
Latest on the Admiral Twin
Here's the gist of the latest on the effort to rebuild the Admiral Twin Drive-In in Tulsa after its double-screen structure was destroyed by a fire on Sept. 3: A big concert fundraiser at the Admiral Twin's grounds was held Saturday. I've seen no figures as of yet on how much money the event generated. … Continue reading Latest on the Admiral Twin
A visit to Cool Springs
Yahoo! has just posted this video about the Cool Springs on Route 66 between Kingman and Oatman, Ariz. It's a former gas station that was restored a few years ago. It doesn't show the outside of Cool Springs very well, but it does bring some publicity to the Mother Road.
Holbrook courthouse will receive historical assessment
The courthouse in downtown Holbrook, Ariz., will undergo a historical assessment so it can receive proper cosmetic and structural repairs, according to a story in the Tribune-News. Navajo County is partnering with the city and the National Scenic Byways program to spend a total of $10,000 for the assessment. Navajo County’s historic courthouse qualifies for … Continue reading Holbrook courthouse will receive historical assessment