A couple of new Route 66 books have been released in recent weeks.One is "Hogs on 66 Postcards" from Marian Clark and Michael Wallis, both of Tulsa, who selected the best photos from their "Hogs on 66" book that was a combination of motorcycle road stories and recipes. Marian also has set up a Web … Continue reading Route 66 book alerts
Category: Preservation
Author visits Amboy, Calif.
Author Susan A. Palmer tells on her blog about her recent visit to Amboy, Calif., on Route 66.Her post needs clarifications, however. Albert Okura, owner of Juan Pollo restaurants (the food is delicious, by the way), bought the whole town of Amboy and its flagship business, Roy's, earlier this year. He is slowly restoring Amboy … Continue reading Author visits Amboy, Calif.
Missouri Route 66 gets state scenic byway status
Tommy Pike, president of the Missouri Route 66 Association, said late Thursday on the Route 66 yahoogroup that Route 66 in Missouri has been designated a state scenic byway. I'll have more on this later when the Missouri Department of Transportation makes the announcement.
Albuquerque approves revitalization plan
New Mexico Business Weekly has the story. Here are the interesting excerpts: An online version of the plan on the city's Web site says the goal is "to create a place that is identifiable for its unique Route 66 character, which can be a livable, walkable, mixed-use, vibrant economic and residential part of Albuquerque." In … Continue reading Albuquerque approves revitalization plan
Route 66 bridge is probably saved
NOTE: This has been corrected from its earlier version. The Macoupin County spokeswoman who initially called me was wrong; the county board had not yet voted to save the bridge. The board will vote on the matter Nov. 8, and she said passage is likely because the board chairman supports the proposal. The Macoupin County … Continue reading Route 66 bridge is probably saved
Running for Route 66
Well, that title isn't exactly right. Emily Priddy of Tulsa, who is eastern vice president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, is running for herself first. She challenged herself to run a 26.2-mile marathon, and she's on her way. If Route 66 can benefit from her efforts, all the better.Emily didn't start running regularly until … Continue reading Running for Route 66
Holbrook, Ariz., will restore its historic depot
The Holbrook Tribune-News has the story, with pictures at the bottom of the page. Even the grafitti on the walls is historic.
More good news on El Vado Motel
I received this e-mail this afternoon from Michael Taylor of the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. Here is an excerpt that should explain things nicely: I just spoke with Ed Boles, Preservation Planner for the City of Albuquerque, regarding the status of El Vado. Ed, and others on the city staff, have been working diligently … Continue reading More good news on El Vado Motel
Route 66er meets with El Vado Motel owner
This was posted this morning on the Route 66 e-group. Emily Priddy is the eastern vice president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and a charter member of the Friends of the Mother Road preservation group. She meet on Thursday with Richard Gonzales, the new owner of El Vado, after Albuquerque's Planning Commission deferred the … Continue reading Route 66er meets with El Vado Motel owner
El Vado decision deferred for 60 days
By the request of El Vado Motel's owner, the rezoning request was deferred for 60 days. The next Planning Commission meeting is Dec. 15. Media reports say the owner is going to try to work out a compromise in the meantime, including keeping part of the motel and building townhouses on other parts of the … Continue reading El Vado decision deferred for 60 days