The new owner of the Rockwood Motor Court in Springfield, Missouri, is hosting an open house Saturday during the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in town. The open house will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Route 66 motel at 2200 W. College St. The invitation on Facebook stated: Stop by Saturday, … Continue reading Rockwood Motor Court hosting open house Saturday
Category: Preservation
A new law makes it harder for company to pump water from the Mojave Desert
A company that wants to pump billions of gallons of water from under the Mojave Desert will have a tougher time doing so after a new state law went into effect last week. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that requires extra environmental reviews before Cadiz Inc. can pump water from a … Continue reading A new law makes it harder for company to pump water from the Mojave Desert
New Gasconade River Bridge reconnects Route 66 in region
The Missouri Department of Transportation on Friday opened the new, $4 million Gasconade River Bridge near Hazelgreen, thus reconnecting "eight or nine miles" of Route 66 interrupted when the old bridge was closed in late 2014. The old and still-closed Gasconade River Bridge can be seen in the upper right. Meanwhile, the president of the … Continue reading New Gasconade River Bridge reconnects Route 66 in region
Pecos Theatre plans grand reopening Sept. 7-8
The century-old Pecos Theatre in downtown Santa Rosa, New Mexico, will hold a grand reopening Sept. 7-8 after more than $1 million in renovations and improvements. The Communicator newspaper's current print edition said the Guadalupe County Commission, which owns the theater, announced the event. The gala will include a block party with live music and … Continue reading Pecos Theatre plans grand reopening Sept. 7-8
Renovation of Red Cedar Inn into museum may take two years
Those who were planning a visit next summer to the Red Cedar Inn in Pacific, Missouri, after it's converted into a museum and visitors center probably should make other arrangements. City Administrator Steve Roth and aldermen Herb Adams and Andy Nemeth said the renovations on the former Route 66 restaurant may take as long as … Continue reading Renovation of Red Cedar Inn into museum may take two years
Arizona Route 66 association gives $10,000 to finish the restoration of Standin’ on a Corner wall
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona recently gave a $10,000 check to the Standin' on a Corner Foundation to finish a long-gestating restoration of the wall at that famed park in Winslow, Arizona. From left are Tommy Butler, a member of the Standin' on the Corner Foundation; Nikki Seegers, director of the Historic Route … Continue reading Arizona Route 66 association gives $10,000 to finish the restoration of Standin’ on a Corner wall
Beacon Car Wash comes up with novel punishment for teen’s flag theft
The Beacon Car & Pet Wash in Pacific, Missouri, known by roadies for its reuse of a long-defunct Route 66 motel's sign, came up with an imaginative way to punish a local teen who'd stolen one of its U.S. flags. According to a story in Yahoo!, car-wash owner Bill Hoaglin found one of three large … Continue reading Beacon Car Wash comes up with novel punishment for teen’s flag theft
Old Joliet Prison will be featured on Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures”
The old Joliet Correctional Center in Joliet, Illinois, now called the Old Joliet Prison, will be featured in upcoming episodes of "Ghost Adventures," the Travel Channel's most popular show. The "Ghost Adventures" team interviews locals and spends nights in allegedly haunted places, searching for paranormal activity. According to The Herald-News of Joliet: The piece will … Continue reading Old Joliet Prison will be featured on Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures”
Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces final cost-share grants
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program this week announced what will be its final cost-share grants, barring a very unlikely renewal of the program by Congress. Since 2001, the program awarded $2.27 million with $3.57 million in cost-share matches to 152 projects, totaling $5.84 million in public-private investment toward the revitalization and commemoration of Route … Continue reading Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces final cost-share grants
Two neon signs reinstalled along Route 66 in Albuquerque
Thursday was a big day for neon signs along Route 66 in Albuquerque. One historic sign that was refurbished was reinstalled, and a reproduction of a badly damaged sign also was installed. First is the refurbished De Anza Motor Lodge sign at the historic Route 66 motel that's largely being redeveloped as part of a … Continue reading Two neon signs reinstalled along Route 66 in Albuquerque