From the Waynesville (Mo.) Daily Guide: The woman who began the drive to place vintage lighting on the Historic Route 66 bridge over the Roubidoux Creek in Waynesville has been named Citizen of the Year by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce. Charli Hartley, a lifelong resident of Waynesville, was nominated by All-American Security, a … Continue reading Route 66 bridge booster named Citizen of the Year
Category: Preservation
A look at the Gay Parita station
KOLR-TV in Springfield, Mo., has a story about Gary Turner's re-creation of the Gay Parita gas station on old Route 66 west of Springfield in a settlement called Paris Springs. Here are more photos of Gay Parita. There's a video link with the story. But buried in the story is this item that's not on … Continue reading A look at the Gay Parita station
Where memories live
April Wilkerson of the Shawnee (Okla.) News-Star paid a visit to the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler, Okla., which is in the town's historic armory building. Check it out. And check out the interpretive center's Web site, too. It's been overhauled in a major way.
Saratoga Lanes named to National Register
Barely a block south of the Manchester Avenue alignment of Route 66 in the St. Louis area is Saratoga Lanes, an upstairs, eight-lane bowling alley that's been there since 1916. Yep, it predates the Mother Road. On Jan. 29, the Saratoga Lanes building was named to the National Register of Historic Places. Saratoga Lanes is … Continue reading Saratoga Lanes named to National Register
Company aims to restore vintage Route 66 motels
At roadie gatherings over the years, there's long been watercooler talk about the need for someone to buy up old Route 66 motels, renovate them to retain the old-time charm, yet offer amenities that modern travelers expect. It looks like Smalltown America Inns, Lodges and Motels aims to step into that role. Its motto is: … Continue reading Company aims to restore vintage Route 66 motels
Route 66 motels make Oklahoma’s most-endangered list
For the second straight year, Preservation Oklahoma named Route 66 motels on its list of the 15 Most Endangered Historic Places, reports the Daily Oklahoman. The list is just a sample of thousands of landmarks across the state in desperate need of attention and protection, Preservation Oklahoma spokesman Mark Beutler said in a prepared statement. … Continue reading Route 66 motels make Oklahoma’s most-endangered list
Lawsuit to force demolition of El Vado is dismissed
A few weeks ago, Richard L. Gonzales filed a lawsuit to force City of Albuquerque and its Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission to issue a demolition permit for the historic El Vado Motel. Gonzales wants to raze the historic Route 66 motel so he can build luxury townhouses there, but he has been thwarted at … Continue reading Lawsuit to force demolition of El Vado is dismissed
Atlanta library to mark 100th year
There are many libraries across the country that are 100 years old or older. But the one in Atlanta, Ill., is distinct. First, it sports an unusual octagon shape. Second, it not only serves as a library, but also as the town's historical museum, which includes Route 66. The Atlanta library turns 100 in March. … Continue reading Atlanta library to mark 100th year
Applications being taken for preservation cost-share grants
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announced a few days ago that it is now accepting applications for cost-share grants that will be awarded later this year. According to an e-mail from deputy program manager Kaisa Barthuli: Applications may be submitted to the program office until April 11, 2008. Awards will be announced on or … Continue reading Applications being taken for preservation cost-share grants
Judge urges compromise with El Vado Motel
Here's a brief from Wednesday's Albuquerque Journal about the continuing fight to preserve El Vado Motel: A state district judge advised developer Richard Gonzales and the city of Albuquerque on Tuesday to seek a compromise in their dispute over El Vado Motel. Gonzales is seeking a demolition permit to tear down at least part of … Continue reading Judge urges compromise with El Vado Motel