The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona announced Tuesday it created a $50,000 endowment to help Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff preserve and digitize Route 66 documents and photographs in the university's collection. From left, Sean Evans, Northern Arizona University's Cline Library, Angel Delgadillo, Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona president, Cynthia Ann Childrey, dean … Continue reading Arizona Route 66 Association gives $50,000 to NAU to preserve documents
Category: Route 66 Associations
New Mexico Route 66 Association wades into, then retreats from sign-preservation issue
The New Mexico Route 66 Association on Sept. 5 posted a statement about the thorny issue of historic neon signs disappearing along the highway, particularly in New Mexico, then deleted the post days later. The post, which I'd monitored to read the responses, generated more than 150 comments at last count and plenty of dissatisfaction … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Association wades into, then retreats from sign-preservation issue
What’s being planned for the Pony Bridge near Bridgeport?
I recently received a news release from Route 66 The Road Ahead Partnership about how a historic preservation specialist on behalf of the organization weighed in on several proposals for the William H. Murray Bridge, aka Pony Bridge, near Bridgeport, Oklahoma. That led me to ask: What exactly are the proposals for the Pony Bridge? … Continue reading What’s being planned for the Pony Bridge near Bridgeport?
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
New Mexico Route 66 Association marking 30th anniversary Saturday
The New Mexico Route 66 Association will mark its 30th birthday from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Enchanted Trails RV Park and Trading Post in west Albuquerque. The association will provide pizza, salad and soft drinks as part of the celebration. All are welcome, and one also can bring desserts to share. The … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Association marking 30th anniversary Saturday
Report: Route 66 Historic Trail bill will be reintroduced ASAP
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership this week issued its update report on its activities in the second quarter, including that a U.S. senator from Oklahoma will reintroduce a Route 66 National Historic Trail bill "as soon as possible." The partnership summarized its findings in a letter with the report: In brief, the bill to … Continue reading Report: Route 66 Historic Trail bill will be reintroduced ASAP
License-plate program earns $231,000 for Arizona Route 66 association
Apparently, there's money in them there license plates. Arizona's Route 66 specialty license plate generated $231,161 last year for the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, prompting the nonprofit to move away from being a membership-based organization and exploring new avenues for preservation and grants. According to a news release Monday from Nikki Seegers, the … Continue reading License-plate program earns $231,000 for Arizona Route 66 association
Afton Station will be auctioned June 29
Afton Station, a closed landmark along Route 66 in Afton, Oklahoma, and its remaining contents will be auctioned June 29 after its co-owners died within a period of less than two years. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association on Thursday announced the auction on Facebook. The auction will begin that day at 10 a.m. at the station … Continue reading Afton Station will be auctioned June 29
The Mill to mark 90th anniversary during new festival
The Mill in Lincoln, Illinois, will mark its 90th anniversary with a variety of activities June 7-9 during the first annual Route 66 Weekend in that city. The Mill, which opened as a restaurant along Route 66 in 1929, is beginning its third year as a museum highlighting the Mother Road and local history. The … Continue reading The Mill to mark 90th anniversary during new festival
Will the Wishing Well Motor Inn’s sign be saved?
The closed Wishing Well Motor Inn in Springfield, Missouri, is slated to be demolished because it's no longer habitable and has become a nuisance. But the president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri hopes the motel's sign can be salvaged and restored. The motel at 3550 W. Chestnut Expressway (aka Route 66) was owned … Continue reading Will the Wishing Well Motor Inn’s sign be saved?