The New Mexico Route 66 Association announced Friday it had received a cost-share grant to produce an instructional video titled titled "Do-It-Yourself Neon Sign Servicing and Repair." The association received $7,500 from the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program to produce the $1,500 video. The association gave more details in a news release: The association is … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Association receives grant to produce neon-repair video
Category: Preservation
Kiddieland, a tradition in Carthage for 70 years, reopens for the summer
What's cool about Route 66 is you never stop learning something about it. That includes Kiddieland in Carthage, Missouri, which has been run by the local Kiwanis Club for more than 70 years. Kiddieland at 2000 Oak St. (aka Route 66) opened for the season during Memorial Day weekend. It opens each Saturday, and Sunday … Continue reading Kiddieland, a tradition in Carthage for 70 years, reopens for the summer
‘World’s Ugliest Courthouse’ on Route 66 in Joliet placed on endangered historic places list
Landmarks Illinois recently released its annual list of its most endangered historic places in the state, and one of them has the dubious distinction of being labeled the "world's ugliest courthouse." It is the Will County Courthouse in downtown Joliet, Illinois, along a southbound alignment of Route 66. Landmarks Illinois wrote this about the Brutalist-style … Continue reading ‘World’s Ugliest Courthouse’ on Route 66 in Joliet placed on endangered historic places list
Brewery to convert historic OKC armory building into hotel, restaurant, events center
COOP Ale Works bought the historic armory building on Oklahoma City's 23rd Street corridor for $1.3 million and will convert it into a brewery, hotel, events center and restaurant. The Oklahoman newspaper reported the purchase included five adjacent buildings: The former Veterans Affairs building to the east will be converted into 12 villas with a basement … Continue reading Brewery to convert historic OKC armory building into hotel, restaurant, events center
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa offering rides in century-old Packard
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, is offering half-hour rides in a 100-year-old Packard car. The Tulsa World reported the 1922 Packard long had been on display at the museum on Sapulpa's west side, just off Route 66. This time, however, the museum will offer rides at $11 a head each … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa offering rides in century-old Packard
Oklahoma Route 66 Commission becomes law after legislature overrides governor’s veto
The Oklahoma Route 66 Commission became law Friday after the state legislature overwhelmingly overrode the governor's veto on the measure. House Bill 4457, which promises millions in annual funding for the preservation and development of Route 66 through mid-2027 through the commission, initially had passed by a 72-6 vote in the state House and 39-6 … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Commission becomes law after legislature overrides governor’s veto
Sunset Motel in Villa Ridge put up for sale for $1.1 million
The Sunset Motel, known for its location on Route 66 in Villa Ridge, Missouri, and its vibrant neon sign, recently was put up for sale for $1.1 million. Coldwell Banker Realty is the broker for the property. Here's what it stated in the description: The Business of Success. Make it yours with this strategically located … Continue reading Sunset Motel in Villa Ridge put up for sale for $1.1 million
Amarillo’s Natatorium marks its 100th anniversary this summer
The Natatorium, also known as The Nat, in Amarillo, Texas, will mark the 100th anniversary of its completion in July. The approaching centennial first was flagged by Charlie, a Route 66 fan, at Mix94.1 radio in Amarillo. Natatorium is just a fancy word for swimming pool. It opened up in the summer of 1922.The Natatorium … Continue reading Amarillo’s Natatorium marks its 100th anniversary this summer
Oklahoma on verge of state Route 66 Commission, millions for development and preservation
A bill in the Oklahoma Legislature is on the cusp of creating an Oklahoma Route 66 Commission and earmarking up to $6.6 million in annual funding for the preservation and development of the historic highway. The Oklahoma House advanced the bill by a 72-6 vote, and the Senate advanced it to the governor by a … Continue reading Oklahoma on verge of state Route 66 Commission, millions for development and preservation
Castaneda Hotel wins state preservation award
The Castaneda Hotel of Las Vegas, New Mexico, recently won a 2022 CPRC Heritage Preservation Award for architectural heritage from the New Mexico Historic Preservation Commission. The state historic preservation office posted this on social media about the award: Affeldt and Mion also own the historic Plaza Hotel in downtown Las Vegas, New Mexico, and … Continue reading Castaneda Hotel wins state preservation award