The closed Western Motel in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, was torn down a few days ago, and the similarly shuttered Sun 'n Sand Motel in town likely is next, reported a local newspaper. The latest print edition of The Communicator newspaper, based in Santa Rosa, posted a photo with the headline "History Passing" and this … Continue reading Western Motel in Santa Rosa torn down, Sun ‘n Sand Motel likely is next
Category: Signs
Route 66 Association of Missouri plans event to repaint big road shield at Gary’s Gay Parita
The Route 66 Association of Missouri is planning a May 28 event to repaint "the largest Route 66 shield in Missouri" at Gary's Gay Parita Sinclair Station in Paris Springs, Missouri. Roamin' Rich Dinkela, now president of the association, in 2018 painted the large shield onto the roadway, and it has become faded with weather … Continue reading Route 66 Association of Missouri plans event to repaint big road shield at Gary’s Gay Parita
Canute preservation group wants to restore Cotton Boll Motel neon sign
A group of preservation-minded members in Canute, Oklahoma, wants to restore the historic Cotton Boll Motel neon sign before Route 66's centennial in 2026, among doing other projects. The Daily Yonder talked to Kathy Schones, a resident of the western Oklahoma village: “We would like to get something done to that sign because it’s still … Continue reading Canute preservation group wants to restore Cotton Boll Motel neon sign
National Trust grant to help virtually augment ghost signs along Route 66 in Oklahoma
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership recently received a $2,250 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to support Craig Winslow’s project, "Light Capsules," which seeks to virtually restore the remnants of eight ghost signs along Route 66 in Oklahoma. According to a news release from the partnership: The Road Ahead will use this … Continue reading National Trust grant to help virtually augment ghost signs along Route 66 in Oklahoma
Oklahoma issues guidelines for entities to paint Route 66 shield on pavement
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation recently issued pavement-marking guidelines for cities and counties along Route 66 before the highway's centennial in 2026. According to an ODOT news release posted by the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, the guidance came after several entities requested it. The 21-foot by 8-foot black and white markings will be approved by … Continue reading Oklahoma issues guidelines for entities to paint Route 66 shield on pavement
Neon for Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan is relighted during a ceremony
The long-anticipated relighting of a neon sign and architectural neon for the historic Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan, Missouri, occurred Saturday evening with dozens of roadies in attendance. Here is a short video, posted on Facebook, by Douglas Rice of the lighting countdown: Property owner Roamin' Rich Dinkela posted a live feed from the festivities: … Continue reading Neon for Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan is relighted during a ceremony
Two Albuquerque businesses receive Heritage Award from New Mexico Route 66 Association
Two Albuquerque businesses, including the Monterey Motel, on Friday received the Heritage Award from the New Mexico Route 66 Association. The association stated in a news release the Monterey was honored "in recognition of the preservation and retro-nouveau adaption of a classic Route 66 motel, originally opened as David Court in 1946 - renamed Monterey … Continue reading Two Albuquerque businesses receive Heritage Award from New Mexico Route 66 Association
Three neon signs from Route 66 will be part of a huge auction next week
Michael Brown of Arlington, Texas, is liquidating his huge collection of vintage neon signs, and three of them from Route 66 will be part of that auction next week in Arizona. The sale of the Hooked on Vettes Collection will be on March 16-19 by Mecum Auctions of Glendale, Arizona. More than 180 items are … Continue reading Three neon signs from Route 66 will be part of a huge auction next week
Road Runner’s Retreat begins restoration work on its long-dark neon sign
The owner of the closed Road Runner's Retreat restaurant near Chambless, California, began work last week on restoring its long-dark neon sign. The work was detailed in an Instagram post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Road Runner’s Retreat (@roadrunnersretreatroute66) High winds forced an early end to the day's work, but "we’ll … Continue reading Road Runner’s Retreat begins restoration work on its long-dark neon sign
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa gets a new neon sign
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, recently showed off a new neon sign. The sign was designed by LekTron Branding Solutions of nearby Tulsa. Here are some images of the sign, along with its older sign and its 66-foot-tall faux gas pump, posted on the museum's Facebook page: The museum, which … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa gets a new neon sign