Andrew Wood, a communications professor at San Jose State University, author, and longtime Route 66 fan, recently went to Cars Land at Disney's California Adventure and shot this video: https://youtu.be/2sP_ZIevhKk On his Woodland Shoppers Paradise blog, he wrote: Cars Land presents an intricately detailed reproduction of Radiator Springs, and a perfect illustration of how Route … Continue reading The lights of Radiator Springs
Category: Signs
Art contest re-imagines the venerable Route 66 shield
The small town of Atlanta, Ill., is hosting what it hopes becomes an annual event -- "Route 66 Reinterpreted," an art project that re-imagines the look of the famous Route 66 shield sign. The contest is modeled after Chicago's "Cows on Parade" exhibit, except this one takes on the Mother Road's most famous symbol. According to the … Continue reading Art contest re-imagines the venerable Route 66 shield
“Route 66 Tonight”
I thought a more proper title for this video would be "Tucumcari Tonite" ... until I started to see the signs from Arizona. Route 66 Tonight from Reggae Rider on Vimeo. Reggae Rider produced the video for CentralArizonaBikers.com. Music is "Slow Freight" by Benny Carter and His Orchestra.
New welcome sign dedicated in Miami, Okla.
City officials in Miami, Okla., on Monday dedicated a new Route 66-themed gateway sign on the south edge of downtown, according to KSNF and KODE-TV in Joplin, Mo. "We think it's something Miami will be known for. It's a landmark," states Larry Eller, Miami Risk Coordinator. It's a large, high profile change on Main Street, … Continue reading New welcome sign dedicated in Miami, Okla.
Manning’s Coffee sign project will receive state preservation award
The project to restore the Manning's Coffee Store sign in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles will be among a dozen or so honored by the California Office of Historic Preservation, according to an email from Future Studio. Several officials from the Highland Park neighborhood will attend the awards ceremony in Sacramento in November. Manning’s Coffee … Continue reading Manning’s Coffee sign project will receive state preservation award
More signs
After yesterday's relighting of the Crestwood Bowl sign, it seems proper to post Mike Lewis' video salute to the many signs you see along Route 66: The Signs of Route 66 from Mike Lewis on Vimeo. Music is the Rolling Stones' version of the Bobby Troup classic, "Route 66."
Crestwood Bowl sign glows again
The recently restored Crestwood Bowl neon sign was relighted Saturday evening in a well-attended ceremony at the bowling facility, on the Watson Road alignment of Route 66 in the St. Louis suburb of Crestwood, Mo. Jim Thole, in a news release, noted the temperature coincidentally was 66 degrees when the switch was thrown on the … Continue reading Crestwood Bowl sign glows again
The imminent loss of a Route 66 motel that isn’t
KOAM-TV reports that the 60-year-old Capri Motel -- known for its huge and distinctive neon sign -- on Route 66 in Joplin, Mo., has been sold, and its residents are being evicted by its new owners this week. One problem with the report -- research reveals that the Capri never was on Route 66. This … Continue reading The imminent loss of a Route 66 motel that isn’t
Early owner of 66 Bowl dies
Wiley Bell, one of the founders of the now-closed 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City, died at age 95 about a week ago, according to an obituary in The Oklahoman newspaper. The bowling alley sat along original Route 66, which is now known as NW 39 Expressway. Bell was manager of 66 Bowl from 1964 through … Continue reading Early owner of 66 Bowl dies
Joliet bridge repairs will be done by Thanksgiving
https://youtu.be/V5qE1wAf480 Repairs to the historic Ruby Street Bridge that carried Route 66 over the Des Plaines River in Joliet, Ill., will be completed by the Thanksgiving holiday, reported the Romeoville Patch news site. The Patch, talking to an Illinois Department of Transportation engineer, said: The bridge closed in mid-July, and it was expected the work would take four … Continue reading Joliet bridge repairs will be done by Thanksgiving