The Preserving the Historic Road Conference 2008, slated for Sept. 11-14 in Albuquerque, aims to preserve all of America's storied highways. But it boasts several events that should be of great interest to Route 66 advocates. A keynote address by Route 66 author and actor Michael Wallis. A Friday Movie Night, which features vintage footage … Continue reading Historic Road conference has goodies for Route 66ers
Category: Preservation
Rod’s Grill continues to take a stand
The Arcadia (Calif.) Weekly has a follow-up story about the saga between Rod's Grill, a longtime Route 66 restaurant in Arcadia, and a nearby Mercedes-Benz dealership that wants the property for an expansion. Rusnak Mercedes-Benz wanted the city to seize Rod's Grill. The owner of the restaurant has refused to negotiate with the city "on … Continue reading Rod’s Grill continues to take a stand
Rose Bowl soon will open as an events center
It looks like the Rose Bowl along Route 66 in Tulsa soon will open as an events center -- three years after it closed as a bowling alley, reports the Tulsa World. "Our ultimate goal is to create the experience of being in a retro dining hall with food, alcohol and entertainment," said co-owner Sam … Continue reading Rose Bowl soon will open as an events center
Tulsa gas station restoration is recognized
The Vickery Phillips 66 Station, located on an old alignment of Route 66 in Tulsa, was given a Citation of Merit by the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office, reported the Daily Oklahoman. The station, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was rehabilitated by Michael Sager, with help from project architect Mike Kertock. The … Continue reading Tulsa gas station restoration is recognized
Downtown Joplin named to National Register
According to an e-mail I received Thursday from the National Park Service, the Joplin (Mo.) Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, effective July 16. The district is South Main Street, between Fourth and Sixth streets. Main Street is a primary alignment of Route 66 through town. More information from … Continue reading Downtown Joplin named to National Register
Monkey wrench for Red Cedar Inn deal?
A bunch of people are on board for moving the Meramec Valley Historical Museum into the shuttered Red Cedar Inn in Pacific, Mo., and using the old museum property for a Catholic school. Route 66ers, the mayor of Pacific, the Red Cedar's owner and a slew of state and federal officials are all in favor … Continue reading Monkey wrench for Red Cedar Inn deal?
Last of the breed
Here's a short video about the last surviving gas station in the once-formidable Whiting Bros. chain. It is on Route 66 in Moriarty, N.M.
Devil’s Elbow Bridge update
Those wondering about the ongoing quest to rehab the Devil's Elbow Bridge at the Route 66 town of Devil's Elbow, Mo., here's a progress report courtesy of the Waynesville Daily Guide: Commissioner Bill Farnham had one item of good news on a major bridge project: he said a different type of material may be used … Continue reading Devil’s Elbow Bridge update
The Blue Dome’s Turkish connection
The Associated Press has a nice article about Tulsa's historic Art Deco architecture, which recently made the cover of Preservation magazine. But here's something I didn't know. The historic Blue Dome gas station, on an old alignment of Route 66 in downtown, was inspired by an ancient church in Turkey. Route 66 fans have architectural … Continue reading The Blue Dome’s Turkish connection
Signing project in Missouri proceeds
This story from the Carthage (Mo.) Press about a recent meeting of the Route 66 Association of Missouri had a few interesting news tidbits, including this one: In the association reports, President Tommy Pike told the group they were about three-quarters finished checking the locations for new signs marking Route 66 across the state. He … Continue reading Signing project in Missouri proceeds