Here's a terrific short documentary about neon lighting along Route 66 in New Mexico. Most of the neon lights you'll see are in Albuquerque. Longtime Route 66er Johnnie Meier also makes an appearance.
Category: Signs
66 Bowl memorabilia auction set for Friday
The contents and historic sign of the now-closed 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City will be auctioned on-site and online on Friday, reported The Oklahoman newspaper. Dakil Auction said registration for the auction will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, with the auction beginning at 10. Go here for more information about the items and about the … Continue reading 66 Bowl memorabilia auction set for Friday
Tulsa Route 66 shield repaired again (fingers crossed)
The big Route 66 shields on an overpass at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa have been repaired again after vandalism a few months ago, and city officials are optimistic they've taken the steps to lessen the likelihood that will happen again. City planner Dennis Whitaker told Urban Tulsa: "We think we've got a pretty … Continue reading Tulsa Route 66 shield repaired again (fingers crossed)
Neon signs of Oklahoma City
Here's a very good video of past and present neon signs in Oklahoma City, some of them on Route 66. Okiedokiegames, who shot the photos and uploaded the video, seems to have more clips up his or her sleeve. This video is listed as "Part 1" of "Neon Signs of Oklahoma." I'm looking forward to … Continue reading Neon signs of Oklahoma City
Observations from a preservation project
Here are a few random thoughts about the sign preservation project that volunteers with the Oklahoma Route 66 Association completed this past weekend at the Lincoln Motel in Chandler, Okla.: 1. Don't use household latex paint on an outdoors sign. This advice may seem elementary, but it became apparent during prepping that the Lincoln Motel's … Continue reading Observations from a preservation project
Historic sign gets a partial face-lift
The sign at the historic Lincoln Motel in Chandler, Okla., received half a face-lift Saturday from Oklahoma Route 66 Association volunteers. I say "half," because we only had time to scrape and repaint the sign's west side. Volunteers are going to finish the sign's east side tomorrow, starting at 8 a.m. until it's done sometime … Continue reading Historic sign gets a partial face-lift
Booklet on Tulsa’s neon signs to be published
The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture and Leadership Tulsa are publishing a booklet about the city's historic neon signs, including many on Route 66. The booklet, "Tulsa Vintage Neon Signs," will be distributed during a release party at one of the sites of a historic sign, El Rancho Grande restaurant on Route 66, at 5-6:45 p.m. … Continue reading Booklet on Tulsa’s neon signs to be published
Lincoln Motel sign gets face-lift next weekend
Volunteers with the Oklahoma Route 66 Association will put a new coat of paint on the historic Lincoln Motel's neon sign in Chandler, Okla., on Sept. 11-12, and you're invited to join the effort. Repainting will begin from about 8 a.m. and end at dark each day, weather permitting, at the motel at 740 E. … Continue reading Lincoln Motel sign gets face-lift next weekend
Route 66 cost-share grants announced
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program on Friday announced in its quarterly newsletter its annual cost-share grants for historic Route 66 businesses and landmarks. Most of the information comes from the newsletter or news release, except where I added links and other information. The recipients are: Historic Seligman Sundries, Seligman, Ariz. -- With its distinct false front, … Continue reading Route 66 cost-share grants announced
Auction set for Tuesday of 66 Bowl’s contents
A big auction to sell off the contents of the historic 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City has been set for Tuesday, according to KWTV. The list of items on the block will include the bowling alley's iconic neon sign. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 66 Bowl, and will include online bidding … Continue reading Auction set for Tuesday of 66 Bowl’s contents