A former Howard Johnson hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona, has been purchased by a local entity so it can be converted into emergency housing for senior citizens, local families and the medically vulnerable. The Arizona Daily Sun reported the 58-room hotel at 3300 E. Route 66 Blvd. -- which opened as The Crown in 1967 -- … Continue reading Former Howard Johnson hotel in Flagstaff to be converted to emergency housing
Category: Preservation
Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference announces Stuckey’s CEO as keynote speaker
Organizers for the annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference announced this week that Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey's Corp., will be the keynote speaker during the Oct. 20-23 event in Pontiac, Illinois. The conference also will be dedicated to the memory of David Clark, aka Windy City Road Warrior, who died in January. A … Continue reading Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference announces Stuckey’s CEO as keynote speaker
Canute preservation group wants to restore Cotton Boll Motel neon sign
A group of preservation-minded members in Canute, Oklahoma, wants to restore the historic Cotton Boll Motel neon sign before Route 66's centennial in 2026, among doing other projects. The Daily Yonder talked to Kathy Schones, a resident of the western Oklahoma village: “We would like to get something done to that sign because it’s still … Continue reading Canute preservation group wants to restore Cotton Boll Motel neon sign
National Trust grant to help virtually augment ghost signs along Route 66 in Oklahoma
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership recently received a $2,250 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to support Craig Winslow’s project, "Light Capsules," which seeks to virtually restore the remnants of eight ghost signs along Route 66 in Oklahoma. According to a news release from the partnership: The Road Ahead will use this … Continue reading National Trust grant to help virtually augment ghost signs along Route 66 in Oklahoma
Sapulpa plans a pedestrian-friendly Alley District off Route 66, a Rock Creek Park
The city of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, is planning a downtown Alley District designed for pedestrians off Route 66 and also a Route 66 Rock Creek Park near the historic bridge. According to an earlier story by the Sapulpa Times, a downtown alley between Dewey, Lee and Hobson streets would be converted into a new pedestrian and … Continue reading Sapulpa plans a pedestrian-friendly Alley District off Route 66, a Rock Creek Park
Arcadia Round Barn marks the 30th anniversary of its restoration this weekend
The historic Round Barn of Arcadia, Oklahoma, is throwing a party Sunday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the restoration of the Route 66 landmark. According to The Oklahoman newspaper, the Arcadia Historical and Preservation Society's open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday will include a 2 p.m. ceremony to introduce special guests … Continue reading Arcadia Round Barn marks the 30th anniversary of its restoration this weekend
Burglars break into Threatt Filling Station near Luther
Burglars apparently broke into the historic Threatt Filling Station near Luther, Oklahoma, that's undergoing renovations. A local police agency said it is calling the FBI to help investigate. According to a Facebook post from the Luther Police Department, the thieves broke into the station to steal power tools. They stole a trailer and in the … Continue reading Burglars break into Threatt Filling Station near Luther
Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan designated to the National Register of Historic Places
The Shamrock Court along Route 66 in Sullivan, Missouri, recently was designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation for the motel, listed as being 1246 South Service Road (aka Route 66) in Sullivan, was official on March 28, according to a weekly email from the National Park Service that lists new National … Continue reading Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan designated to the National Register of Historic Places
Historic Roxy Theater in Holbrook has a new owner
The Roxy Theater along Route 66 in Holbrook, Arizona, landed a new owner earlier this year who pledges to retain its history. Haley Young, a Holbrook native who lives in Phoenix, bought the single-screen venue in January from Richard and Stacy Nowell, who had owned it since 2013. Young's brother and sister-in-law, who also live … Continue reading Historic Roxy Theater in Holbrook has a new owner
Repairs, relocation planned for Bono’s Historic Orange in Fontana
The Bono's Historic Orange stand that once stood along Route 66 in Fontana, California, will be renovated and moved elsewhere in the city. According to a Facebook post by Beth Murray of the California Historic Route 66 Association, the 7-foot-tall orange-juice stand, built in 1936 by Bob DeVries, was placed in storage by the Fontana … Continue reading Repairs, relocation planned for Bono’s Historic Orange in Fontana