The historic 66 Super Service Station in Alanreed, Texas, received a facelift on Saturday when its newly restored gas pumps were installed at the Route 66 landmark. R&B Body Shop of Pampa, Texas, a partner of the Texas Old Route 66 Association, did the restoration work on the pumps. The long-closed station was formerly a … Continue reading Vintage gas pumps restored at 66 Super Service Station in Alanreed
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Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman to be relighted on May 2 as part of Fun Run after-party event
The historic Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman, Arizona, will be relighted for the first time in more than 40 years during an after-party event of the Route 66 Fun Run at 7:30 p.m. on May 2. After the ceremony, there will be live music, a beer garden and dancing in the parking lot at … Continue reading Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman to be relighted on May 2 as part of Fun Run after-party event
Route 66 Association of Missouri offering its first centennial coin to members
The Route 66 Association of Missouri is offering its first of four centennial coins to members exclusively until tomorrow. After that, it goes on sale to the general public. The other three coins will be offered every two months. The coins are limited to production runs of 300 each. Association member Jax Welborn designed them. … Continue reading Route 66 Association of Missouri offering its first centennial coin to members
Weatherford oilman giving away a 1966 Chevelle to mark his 66th birthday
An oilman and entrepreneur based in Weatherford, Oklahoma, with substantial roots on Route 66 is giving away a vintage car to celebrate his forthcoming 66th birthday. Rick Koch is giving away the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle to also celebrate Route 66's centennial. The giveaway will be held on Aug. 6, Koch's birthday, at his Lucille's Roadhouse … Continue reading Weatherford oilman giving away a 1966 Chevelle to mark his 66th birthday
Old Route 66 Association of Texas announces micro-grant beautification program for businesses
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas over the weekend announced on social media it was implementing a micro-grant program for small businesses along the Mother Road. The dollar-for-dollar matching grants will be up to $500. The association stated that the Texas 66 Small Business Beautification Grants will "help Route 66 businesses along the Texas … Continue reading Old Route 66 Association of Texas announces micro-grant beautification program for businesses
Restoration begins on Bob Waldmire’s U-Haul truck
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association announced last week that a painted U-Haul truck once owned by the late Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire is undergoing restoration. A teacher with the Francis Tuttle Technology Center in Oklahoma City approached the association during its January meeting and proposed restoring it as a student project. LD’s Wrecker in … Continue reading Restoration begins on Bob Waldmire’s U-Haul truck
New Mexico Route 66 Association introduces centennial coin
The New Mexico Route 66 Association on Tuesday announced the release of a special, limited-edition collector coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66. This memento is being produced in a run of only 250. Each coin comes accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Additionally, purchasers will receive a copy of the dated press … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Association introduces centennial coin
New Will Rogers Highway monument will be installed outside of Wellston
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association announced that a new Will Rogers Highway monument will be installed along Route 66 in Wellston to commemorate Route 66B, aka the Wellston Gap or Wellston Loop. It would be the first Will Rogers Highway monument installed in more than a decade. The association reported: “When we were looking at … Continue reading New Will Rogers Highway monument will be installed outside of Wellston
Official Route 66 Centennial bumper stickers now available
Route 66 enthusiasts and supporters can now celebrate the Route 66 centennial with newly released commemorative bumper stickers. The collection features nine bumper stickers — one representing each of the eight states traversed by Route 66, plus a special national Route 66 Centennial design. Each bumper sticker is priced at $10. “These bumper stickers are … Continue reading Official Route 66 Centennial bumper stickers now available
Acts, events announced for Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event
The official Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event on April 30-May 3 in Springfield, Missouri, will include a live telecast, a bunch of prominent country and rock acts and a nationally known actor as the emcee. The kickoff concert begins at 5 p.m. that day at Great Southern Bank Arena. The concert will be hosted by … Continue reading Acts, events announced for Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event