The AMC television series "Mad Men" last week ended an episode with several of its characters dining at a Burger Chef restaurant. For a drama that takes place during the 1960s, it was appropriate to stage a scene in one of that era's quintessential burger chains. To accomplish this, the show's creators used a former Burger … Continue reading ‘Mad Men’ re-creates Burger Chef along Route 66
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Route 66 Bridge makes Missouri Preservation’s Most Endangered List
The Route 66 Bridge at Route 66 State Park near Eureka, Missouri, made Missouri Preservation's Most Endangered Historic Places list for 2014, according to a news release Tuesday. The Diamonds Cafe, aka the Tri-County Truck Stop, also on Route 66 in Villa Ridge, also made the preservation group's Watched list for 2014. Here's what the … Continue reading Route 66 Bridge makes Missouri Preservation’s Most Endangered List
Historic Tropics sign removed
ExploreLoganCounty.com on Wednesday posted on its Facebook page a photo of the Tropics sign along Route 66 in Lincoln, Illinois, being removed. The tourism agency said: Although it will be missed from the landscape, the city of Lincoln (the new owner of the sign) has expressed plans to have it restored. When this will happen … Continue reading Historic Tropics sign removed
Restaurant’s actions leads to Albuquerque adding teeth to minimum-wage law
KOAT-TV in Albuquerque reported the city likely will approve enforcement measures for a minimum-wage increase approved by voters in 2012. The impetus to add teeth to the law was the Route 66 Malt Shop's refusal to comply with it last year. The owner's son also reportedly threatened an employee who blew the whistle on the restaurant's noncompliance … Continue reading Restaurant’s actions leads to Albuquerque adding teeth to minimum-wage law
Shea’s Route 66 Museum faces uncertain future
Shea's Gas Station Museum in Springfield, Illinois, faces a cloudy future since its longtime patriarch, Bill Shea, died in 2012 at age 91, according to a story in the Springfield State Journal-Register. Another Route 66 landmark in Springfield, Joe Rogers' The Chili Den Parlor, also faces an uncertain future since a "closed for repairs" sign was posted … Continue reading Shea’s Route 66 Museum faces uncertain future
New office building goes up next to Lucille’s gas station
Ken Turmel of PostmarkArt fame recently was traveling old Route 66 in western Oklahoma and noted a new building had been constructed in place of the long-closed Hamons Court motel next to the historic Lucille's gas station near Hydro. He posted these photos of the new building on his Facebook page: From this photo by Carleta Latham in 2006, you … Continue reading New office building goes up next to Lucille’s gas station
More about the U-Drop Inn’s upcoming changes
A few weeks ago, we reported on some upcoming changes with the historic U-Drop Inn gas station and restaurant in Shamrock, Texas, plus more that were hinted. KFDA-TV in Amarillo filed a follow-up story. If the video doesn't embed properly just hit the link. KFDA - NewsChannel 10 / Amarillo News, Weather, Sports City officials … Continue reading More about the U-Drop Inn’s upcoming changes
Tropics sign will be taken down and restored
Some good news and bad news about a Route 66 landmark. The bad news is the long-closed Tropics Dining Room building along old Route 66 in Lincoln, Ill., was sold and its sign will be taken down, according to Lincoln Daily News. The good news is the sign will be preserved and restored after a new home … Continue reading Tropics sign will be taken down and restored
Magic on Route 66
Magician Justin Flom, who's made a lot of appearances on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, apparently hit a lot of coffee shops during a trip on Route 66. This engaging video consists of clips -- and tricks -- from that trip. https://youtu.be/3w0P2ZW43_0
Tesla supercharger added to La Posada grounds
A supercharger for Telsa electric cars has been added to one of the parking lots of the historic La Posada hotel on Route 66 in Winslow, Ariz., according to the Casa Grande Dispatch. The newspaper also said La Posada will add chargers for other electric cars, including Nissan, Toyota, Honda and GM. Hotel co-owner Allan … Continue reading Tesla supercharger added to La Posada grounds