De Anza Motor Lodge redevelopment project in Albuquerque won the Eagle Award in the mixed-use/multi-family category in the NAIOP New Mexico Awards of Excellence. NAIOP, which stands for National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, has a chapter in New Mexico. This is what the organization said about its honor for De Anza, courtesy of … Continue reading De Anza Motor Lodge wins NAIOP award for mixed use/multifamily category
Category: Preservation
Pony Bridge near Bridgeport added to National Register of Historic Places
The William H. Murray Bridge, better known as the iconic Pony Bridge along Route 66 near Bridgeport, Oklahoma, recently was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The act became official Dec. 4, according to a weekly email from the National Park Service. I had assumed the 3,990-foot span, which opened in 1934 over … Continue reading Pony Bridge near Bridgeport added to National Register of Historic Places
Missouri Route 66 association may offer special license plate next year
The Route 66 Association of Missouri sometime next year hopes to offer its own personalized license plate through the state so the organization can raise more funding for historic preservation. The association stated it was inspired by the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, which started its own specialized license-plate program and earned $230,000 its … Continue reading Missouri Route 66 association may offer special license plate next year
More details emerge about Two Guns Resort project during zoning hearing
A lot of interesting details were revealed about the elaborate Two Guns Resort proposal at Two Guns, Arizona, at a Coconino County Board of Supervisors zoning meeting last week. We previously reported in August about John D. Gunderman's 247-acre project through his 2 Guns Luxury Glamping Resort website. Gunderman, who hails from Indiana, declined to … Continue reading More details emerge about Two Guns Resort project during zoning hearing
Hundreds of daffodil bulbs planted at Round Barn of Arcadia
A volunteer group recently planted about 750 daffodil bulbs at the Round Barn in Arcadia, Oklahoma, giving promise the historic Route 66 site will have a spectacularly colorful spring. According to The Oklahoman newspaper, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation gave the bulbs to the Arcadia Historical and Preservation Society. Ann Young, vice president of the … Continue reading Hundreds of daffodil bulbs planted at Round Barn of Arcadia
Owl Court in Oklahoma City reopens as a Brew Brother coffee shop
The long-closed office building for the Owl Court, a former motel along Route 66 in Oklahoma City, recently reopened as a Brew Brother coffee shop. KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City talked to Brew Brother owner Elijah Vick at 742 W. Britton Ave. (aka Route 66): Elijah started his company Brew Brother in Seattle, and when he … Continue reading Owl Court in Oklahoma City reopens as a Brew Brother coffee shop
Catholic Charities opens Rancho Motel in Springfield as homeless shelter
The former Rancho Motel in Springfield, Missouri, recently was reborn by Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri as a temporary homeless shelter for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The motel at 1720 E. Kearney St. (aka Route 66) is housing eight adults and 14 children, with more arriving soon. They will be allowed to stay … Continue reading Catholic Charities opens Rancho Motel in Springfield as homeless shelter
Video describes 16 Muffler Men on or near Route 66
A new video was uploaded on Thanksgiving Day that tells about 16 Muffler Men fiberglass giants -- including three new ones -- that stand on or near Route 66. The creator of the video is not just any fan. It's Stone Baker of the "American Giants" video series on his YouTube channel. He's not only … Continue reading Video describes 16 Muffler Men on or near Route 66
Lowell Davis’ widow pledges to preserve his portion of Red Oak II
Rose Davis, the widow of Red Oak II creator Lowell Davis, told a local television station she would do her best to preserve a portion of her late husband's complex near Carthage, Missouri. KY3 of nearby Springfield, Missouri, recently interviewed her after Lowell died at age 83 earlier this month. Here are the key elements … Continue reading Lowell Davis’ widow pledges to preserve his portion of Red Oak II
Long-closed gas station in Miami to be converted into Route 66-themed restaurant
A long-vacant gas station at a prominent corner of Miami, Oklahoma, will be converted into a Route 66-themed bistro, tea house and ice cream shop. The Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma recently purchased the former Texaco station that dates to the 1920s, reported the Miami News-Record. The property sits at South Main Street and Steve Owens … Continue reading Long-closed gas station in Miami to be converted into Route 66-themed restaurant