Interstate 15 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., this week received new signs -- in both directions -- that direct motorists to Foothill Boulevard, aka historic Route 66. According to the Daily Breeze in Torrance, Calif: "It's my intent to again let the people know that this is part of Route 66," said Edward Dietl, vice president of … Continue reading New Rancho freeway signs point to Route 66
Category: Signs
Orphaned signs in Albuquerque seen as an art project
A number of signs from long-gone Route 66 motels and businesses still stand along Central Avenue in Albuquerque, decaying in the desert sun. However, artist Ellen Babcock has forged an idea for those "orphaned" signs, reported Local IQ: “I was looking at the photographs I had taken on a walking tour we did and thought the … Continue reading Orphaned signs in Albuquerque seen as an art project
Badlands Burgers reopens in Uranium Cafe
Badlands Burgers, a longtime favorite in Grants, N.M., until it closed a few years ago, has reopened inside that city's historic Uranium Cafe on Route 66, reported the Cibola County Beacon. Daniel Chavez, owner of Badlands and honored in 2009 for having the state's best green chile cheeseburger, joined with Alfredo Garza to reopen the … Continue reading Badlands Burgers reopens in Uranium Cafe
Victorville will add County Route 66 markers in city
The City of Victorville, Calif., voted to add County Route 66 signs to help travelers seeking out the Mother Road through town, reported the Victorville Daily Press. According to the newspaper: On Tuesday, the Victorville City Council unanimously approved to put up signs near three locations: The California Route 66 Museum, Emma Jean’s Holland Burger … Continue reading Victorville will add County Route 66 markers in city
Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces 10 grants
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announced 10 cost-share grants totaling more than $103,000 to Route 66 businesses, according to a news release today from the program. Many of the grants went to renovating or improving historic properties along the Mother Road. The awardees are: Hualapai Tribal Route 66 Interpretive Project, Peach Springs, Ariz. ($10,000 grant, $10,000 … Continue reading Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces 10 grants
Pig Hip sign restored
The historic sign at the site of the Pig Hip Restaurant in Broadwell, Ill., was restored by members of the Illinois Route 66 Association last weekend, reported The Logan County Herald. The newspaper reported: The original sign had been blown down by a storm and association members had restored, rebuilt and replaced damaged elements to … Continue reading Pig Hip sign restored
Nonprofit formed to relight Yukon sign
A nonprofit group has formed to raise money to eventually restore the lighting on the huge "Yukon's Best Flour" sign on top of the Yukon Grain & Mill Co. building near Route 66 in Yukon, Okla., reports KOTV. Grady Cross, owner of Grady's Route 66 Pub, helped form a nonprofit that seeks to raise funds … Continue reading Nonprofit formed to relight Yukon sign
66 Motel sign in Needles relit
The historic neon sign of the 66 Motel in Needles, Calif., was relit Saturday night by Ed Klein of Route 66 World. The City of Needles also will fix a problem with a transformer and bulbs in the "66" part of the sign. In an email, Klein said: We are still suffering from grounding issues, … Continue reading 66 Motel sign in Needles relit
Route 66 neon sign program approved by Tulsa council
The Tulsa City Council on Thursday approved a $703 million budget that included Councilor Blake Ewing's plan for a $50,000 cost-share fund that would restore neon signs or upgrade them to neon along the Route 66 corridor, reported the Tulsa World. An earlier World story explained Ewing's proposal: Ewing wants to see the city dollar amount … Continue reading Route 66 neon sign program approved by Tulsa council
Relighting ceremony for Needles motel sign is Saturday
The relighting of the restored 66 Motel neon sign in Needles, Calif., will occur at 9 p.m. Saturday, said Ed Klein at Route 66 World. He wrote on his website: I will be in town late Thursday night working most of the day Friday and Saturday installing the neon, transformers and wiring to complete the … Continue reading Relighting ceremony for Needles motel sign is Saturday