The city of Springfield, Illinois, revealed itself Friday as the new owner of the historic Sonrise Donuts neon signs along Route 66 in Springfield that recently went up for auction. The even-better news is Ace Sign Co. of Springfield will restore one side of the sign at no cost, and a restoration fund was set … Continue reading City of Springfield buys both sides of Sonrise Donuts sign
Category: Signs
Sonrise Donuts neon sign in Springfield being auctioned
The nearly 70-year-old Sonrise Donuts neon sign along Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois, will be auctioned by tonight after the building's non-doughnuts tenant said he no longer wanted it there. The online auctions -- separately for both halves of the rooftop sign -- will end today at 7 p.m. Central. If you're interested, you can … Continue reading Sonrise Donuts neon sign in Springfield being auctioned
Cost jumps for Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque
Two years ago, a proposed Route 66 Visitor Center on Nine Mile Hill on Albuquerque's west side was slated to cost $3.4 million. Now the cost will be at least $6 million and possibly as high was $8 million. The cost has risen because community comments have changed the center's purpose. KRQE-TV reported: The county … Continue reading Cost jumps for Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque
Tulsa commission bolsters Route 66 neon sign funding
The Tulsa Route 66 Commission recently boosted the money available for its neon-sign grant program by 60 percent. According to Tulsa Public Radio, the commission's revised budget is allocating $40,000 for the program, instead of the $25,000 originally proposed. The commission will award matching grants up to $10,000 for new signs or repairs to existing … Continue reading Tulsa commission bolsters Route 66 neon sign funding
Replica of Hotel Castaneda sign unveiled
Hotel Castaneda in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Sunday unveiled a new replica of a sign that graced the historic hotel's main tower for decades. The 1898 hotel hasn't reopened yet, but the big moment Sunday serves as a major sign of the imminent revival of the former Harvey House. Hotel Castaneda probably will reopen … Continue reading Replica of Hotel Castaneda sign unveiled
Butcher shop moves into former Grand Canyon Cafe building
A butcher shop and sandwich place has moved into space once occupied by the Grand Canyon Cafe in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona. Proper Meats + Provisions, known for using locally raised and pastured animals, moved into the Route 66 landmark a few weeks ago, reported Flagstaff Business News. “It is a much better location for us … Continue reading Butcher shop moves into former Grand Canyon Cafe building
Cactus RV Park sign in Tucumcari removed; property may be sold
A collector purchased and removed the 1950s-era neon sign at the Cactus RV Park in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and the RV park and former motel there soon may be bought out by a national auto-parts chain. Workers and a truck from SignArt in Albuquerque dismantled and removed the sign Thursday from the property. Johnnie Meier, … Continue reading Cactus RV Park sign in Tucumcari removed; property may be sold
Golden Spur in Glendora closes abruptly
The Golden Spur restaurant, famous for its old-style neon sign, along Route 66 in Glendora, California, closed suddenly this month. The restaurant at 1223 E. Route 66 posted this message on its Facebook page on Oct. 12: Thank you for the memories! After 100 years of serving Glendora the Golden Spur will be closing its … Continue reading Golden Spur in Glendora closes abruptly
Big Route 66 shield added in front of Gay Parita Station
It will be difficult for travelers to miss Gay Parita Station now. Roamin' Rich Dinkela on Thursday painted a 12-by-15-foot Route 66 shield on the road in front of the Paris Springs, Missouri, landmark. It looks like a old-style Route 66 shield, except it states "Gary's" where "Missouri" typically would be -- a tribute to … Continue reading Big Route 66 shield added in front of Gay Parita Station
Flagstaff considers beautification ideas along Route 66
Flagstaff, Arizona, and its beautification and public art commission is considering a variety of elements to beautify its stretch of historic Route 66. The Arizona Daily Sun reported the group is considering 11 signs and informational panels along the road. Mark Di Lucido, community design and redevelopment administrator for the city, told the newspaper the city … Continue reading Flagstaff considers beautification ideas along Route 66