The Longhorn Ranch Motel sign that once stood on Route 66 near Moriarty, New Mexico, recently resurfaced 150 miles to the east in Tucumcari. William Cooke posted on Facebook a few days ago: The Longhorn Ranch Motel sign is at its new home at 1010 East Route 66, Tucumcari New Mexico. . Originally built as … Continue reading Longhorn Ranch Motel sign near Moriarty resurfaces in Tucumcari
Category: Preservation
Skyliner Motel in Stroud is available for bookings after extensive renovations
The historic and remodeled Skyliner Motel in Stroud, Oklahoma, is now taking bookings for stays after Feb. 1. Bookings are available through this website. Rates are $120 a night. Here is the description of the property: Under new ownership, this classic roadside motel has been fully remodeled from the ground up, blending vintage character with … Continue reading Skyliner Motel in Stroud is available for bookings after extensive renovations
University of Tulsa exhibition displays work of Afton photography studio
The University of Tulsa is hosting an exhibition, “Faces of the Mother Road: The Last Portraits of S.J. Tyler,” at 101 Archer for two months as part of the start of Route 66's centennial before it goes out on the road. The show features images from Sydney Joseph Tyler’s Photography Studio in Afton, Oklahoma, which … Continue reading University of Tulsa exhibition displays work of Afton photography studio
American Giants Museum changes owners
The American Giants Museum along old Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois, recently landed a new owner. The museum stated in a Facebook post that Lee Woods of Hot Springs, Arkansas, purchased the property. As Woods' Facebook account shows, he's an aficionado of Muffler Men. More from the museum's post: Moving forward, Joel Baker and American … Continue reading American Giants Museum changes owners
Neon sign for defunct Glancy Motel will be restored with a $71,000 grant
The Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton recently received $71,505 from the Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program to help restore and display the neon sign from the now-defunct Glancy Motel. The Route 66 motel in Clinton was torn down in 2023, but the sign was saved so it could be displayed in … Continue reading Neon sign for defunct Glancy Motel will be restored with a $71,000 grant
Rockwood Motor Court inducted into Historic Hotels of America
The Rockwood Motor Court in Springfield, Missouri, announced it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America,, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing, celebrating and promoting the finest historic hotels in the United States. Rockwood Motor Court is one of more than 300 hotels and resorts throughout the country recognized by … Continue reading Rockwood Motor Court inducted into Historic Hotels of America
Family acquires 120-year-old Parks general store
A family has taken over ownership of the more than century-old general store along Route 66 in Parks, Arizona. Rechristened as The Old Route 66 Parks Store, the circa-1906 establishment at 12963 Old Route 66 was previously known as the Parks in the Pines Store & Deli. KTVK/KPHO in Phoenix reports that Paul and Veronica … Continue reading Family acquires 120-year-old Parks general store
Arcadia Unlimited arcade opening soon in downtown McLean, Illinois
Earlier this month, John Yates provided an update to an arcade project he calls Arcadia Unlimited, located in the downtown square of the Route 66 town of McLean, Illinois. Arcadia Unlimited is being housed in a century-old building that was once a grocery store. When finished, Yates said it would hold 250 to 300 vintage … Continue reading Arcadia Unlimited arcade opening soon in downtown McLean, Illinois
Three classic neon signs in Williams receive $35,000 in grants for restoration
Two grants totaling $35,000 will help restore three neon signs along the Route 66 corridor of Williams, Arizona. The neon signs that will be restored belong to the Turquoise Teepee, Canyon Club, and the World Famous Sultana Bar -- all along that city's Route 66 corridor. The Williams News (subscription required) reported that a $25,000 grant from the … Continue reading Three classic neon signs in Williams receive $35,000 in grants for restoration
Niangua Service Station moved to Route 66 Plaza in Marshfield
The century-old and long-closed Niangua Service Station that once stood along Route 66 was recently moved a few miles west to the forthcoming Route 66 Plaza in Marshfield, Missouri. The Mail newspaper in Marshfield reports the gas station, believed to be a former Phillips 66 business, was placed on its new, permanent site off a … Continue reading Niangua Service Station moved to Route 66 Plaza in Marshfield