What appeared to be almost inevitable is becoming reality -- the Route 66 Malt Shop in Albuquerque soon will close after losing its lease, according to a report by KRQE-TV in Albuquerque. It was reported in April the restaurant had lost its lease at 3800 Central Ave. SE, which would have expired July 31. Owner … Continue reading Route 66 Malt Shop soon will close
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A look at Route 66 in 1993
Anthony Reichardt of Santa Ana, California, drove his 1959 Cadillac down old Route 66 in the fall of 1993 has uploaded several videos from that journey. In them, you're likely to see things you never may see again. Such as this look inside -- and out -- of the West Winds Motel in Erick, Oklahoma, … Continue reading A look at Route 66 in 1993
The Tropics, Steve’s Cafe inducted into Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame
The Tropics Restaurant and Lounge of Lincoln, Illinois, and Steve's Cafe of Chenoa, Illinois, recently were inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame of Illinois. Both businesses now are defunct. Nominees must have made "significant contributions to the character or history of the Illinois portion of Route 66 from 1926 to 1977 while it … Continue reading The Tropics, Steve’s Cafe inducted into Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame
Circle Inn Malt Shop marks 60th year
The Circle Inn Malt Shop on old Route 66 in Bourbon, Missouri, is in the midst of its 60th year in business, according to Sullivan Independent News. Originally built in 1955 by Bud and Marie Ware, the malt shop was passed on to son Bob Ware and now is currently owned and operated by 3rd … Continue reading Circle Inn Malt Shop marks 60th year
Haunted House restaurant in Oklahoma City soon will reopen
The Haunted House restaurant near Route 66 in Oklahoma City reopened during the July 4 weekend with a slightly different name but the same unique decor, according to the new owner's website, its Facebook page and a recent article by Dave Cathey, food editor at The Oklahoman newspaper. In April, the restaurant was sold by … Continue reading Haunted House restaurant in Oklahoma City soon will reopen
Former owner of Grand Canyon Cafe dies
Bill Yee, 93, an owner and operator of the historic Grand Canyon Cafe along Route 66 in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, for more than 30 years, died June 28, according to an obituary in the Arizona Daily Sun. Diving into the obituary, Yee was not a native American, but his is the classic American success story: … Continue reading Former owner of Grand Canyon Cafe dies
New Jobe’s owner will turn it into antique store
The new owner of Jobe's Drive-In in El Reno, Oklahoma, will convert the Route 66 restaurant into a "cowboys and Indians" antique store after buying it at auction last weekend, according to the El Reno Tribune. Cliff Johnson, a musician, submitted the winning bid of $63,000 for the building. According to the newspaper: Johnson said … Continue reading New Jobe’s owner will turn it into antique store
Albuquerque, former worker settle lawsuit with Route 66 Malt Shop
The city of Albuquerque and a former restaurant employee settled a lawsuit against the Route 66 Malt Shop over the eatery's refusal to pay a voter-mandated minimum wage increase, according to the Albuquerque Journal. The lawsuit was filed two years ago and was set to go to trial this week. Attorneys had made opening arguments … Continue reading Albuquerque, former worker settle lawsuit with Route 66 Malt Shop
Final cruise planned for Jobe’s Drive-In
Residents of El Reno, Oklahoma, are planning a cruise Friday night in tribute to the longtime owner of Jobe's Drive-In restaurant, who plans to auction his property the next morning. Called The Last Cruise, about 400 people had signed up to participate on its Facebook page as of Tuesday. Robert Sanders, who has owned Jobe's … Continue reading Final cruise planned for Jobe’s Drive-In
UFO-themed hotel planned in Baker
An entrepreneur is planning a $30 million, science fiction-themed UFO Hotel in Baker, California, about 50 miles northeast of Barstow, according to a news release. Luis Ramallo, best-known for Alien Fresh Jerky store in Baker, plans to build the two-story, 31-room hotel shaped like a spaceship. The UFO Hotel, which is in pre-construction development, will … Continue reading UFO-themed hotel planned in Baker