The San Jacinto Neighborhood Association, the Historic 6th on Route 66th Association and the Route 66 Association of Texas recently met their $18,000 fundraising goal to paint a Route 66 emblem on a huge water tower at 6th Street (aka Route 66) and Independence Street on the city’s west side. Dora Meroney of Texas Ivy … Continue reading Amarillo groups meet fundraising goal to paint Route 66 emblem on water tower
Category: Route 66 Associations
Route 66 nominations encouraged for National Trust’s endangered places list
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its annual 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list, and the chairman of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership is encouraging stakeholders to nominate jeopardized properties on Route 66. Bill Thomas, chairman of the partnership, stated in an email Tuesday that any Route 66 properties on … Continue reading Route 66 nominations encouraged for National Trust’s endangered places list
Tom Willis, owner of 66 Diner in Albuquerque, dies at 71
Tom Willis, owner of the landmark 66 Diner in Albuquerque and charter member of the New Mexico Route 66 Association, died Wednesday. He was 71. Sue Montgomery, vice president of the association, stated by email that "from my understanding" Willis died of COVID-19 and "had some underlying conditions that didn't help." Willis would be the … Continue reading Tom Willis, owner of 66 Diner in Albuquerque, dies at 71
Volunteers give a fresh look to Allen’s Fillin’ Station in Commerce
After two weather-related delays, volunteers with the Oklahoma Route 66 Association on Saturday put a new coat of paint on the Allen's Fillin' Station in Commerce, Oklahoma. Here are before-and-after images and other photos of the historic gas station on an old alignment of Route 66 through town. The owner, Bobby Allen, posted more photos … Continue reading Volunteers give a fresh look to Allen’s Fillin’ Station in Commerce
Tulsa Route 66 Commission recommends moving concrete planters to the east side
The Tulsa Route 66 Commission has recommended moving about one-third of the city's concrete Route 66 planters to the 11th Street and Mingo Road area to better identify the Mother Road there. According to Public Radio Tulsa, 46 of the 48 original planters purchased nearly 20 years ago still are around (two were destroyed in … Continue reading Tulsa Route 66 Commission recommends moving concrete planters to the east side
London Bridge marks 50 years in Lake Havasu City
The relocated and reconstructed London Bridge today is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the opening of that historic span in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. According to a recent newsletter of the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, the bridge reopened on Oct. 10, 1971, on the Colorado River. Lake Havasu City is about 30 miles … Continue reading London Bridge marks 50 years in Lake Havasu City
Allen’s Fillin’ Station cleanup rescheduled again to Oct. 16
Try, try again. The volunteer cleanup day for the Allen's Fillin' Station site at 101 S. Main St. in Commerce, Oklahoma, has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, after two previous attempts were canceled because of bad weather. Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, announced the new date Sunday in … Continue reading Allen’s Fillin’ Station cleanup rescheduled again to Oct. 16
Blue Whale of Catoosa is undergoing a weeklong effort of repairs and cleaning
The landmark Blue Whale of Catoosa, Oklahoma, today is beginning a one-week effort by the city to clean, repaint and make repairs to the whale itself. The city's project begins today and will last through Friday, Oct. 1, according to a news release from the Oklahoma Route 66 Association. During that time period, the Blue … Continue reading Blue Whale of Catoosa is undergoing a weeklong effort of repairs and cleaning
Miles of Possibility Conference will be virtual, with speakers from worldwide
The bad news is next month's annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference won't be in person because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is the virtual format will allow speakers from virtually all over the world. The Oct. 21-24 conference is called "A Worldwide Celebration of Route 66," with speakers from all … Continue reading Miles of Possibility Conference will be virtual, with speakers from worldwide
Roof-rehab event at Shamrock Court begins Sept. 9
The president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri recently announced a volunteer work session that will begin Sept. 9 at the Shamrock Court property he owns in Sullivan, Missouri. Rich Dinkela stated the rehabilitation of the roof of the Route 66 motel will begin on that day and probably last for two days. He … Continue reading Roof-rehab event at Shamrock Court begins Sept. 9