Photographer Nick Carver has produced a semi-popular "Photography on Location" video series on YouTube. Recently, Carver traveled to the Route 66 town of Ludlow, California, deep in the Mojave Desert. I'm not a photography junkie, but I found Carver's video from the near-ghost town interesting and engaging. https://youtu.be/A3kyOnd3kmA In a follow-up video, Carver reviews the … Continue reading Photography tips on Route 66 in Ludlow
Category: Towns
Route 66: The Road Ahead board meeting, stakeholder reception set for next month
The Route 66: The Road Ahead Partnership's board of directors will hold its annual meeting next month in Tulsa, along with a reception for stakeholders and a partnership update after the meeting. The meeting will be Feb. 16 and 17 at the Tulsa City County Library at 400 Civic Center (map here) in downtown Tulsa. The … Continue reading Route 66: The Road Ahead board meeting, stakeholder reception set for next month
1951 time capsule in Waynesville actually was from 1953
Contents from a 1951 time capsule in Waynesville, Missouri, opened Wednesday revealed it actually was buried at a now-demolished school building in 1953. Waynesville school superintendent Brian Henry used a pair of tin snips to open the 10-by-14-by-4-inch welded copper box in front of a crowd of 125 people that included members of the Class … Continue reading 1951 time capsule in Waynesville actually was from 1953
Mayor: Albuquerque Rapid Transit “a bit of a lemon”
New Albuquerque mayor Tim Keller this week said problems besetting Albuquerque Rapid Transit are so deep and many, it will take months before the controversial bus system along Central Avenue (aka Route 66) becomes fully operational. “The problems are much worse than I think anyone believed. ... This project is a bit of a lemon,” … Continue reading Mayor: Albuquerque Rapid Transit “a bit of a lemon”
Kingman considers gateway arch designs; budget concerns remain
Kingman, Arizona, is considering five designs of a gateway arch that would welcome visitors to its downtown, but all the options would cost more than what's been budgeted. A report in the Kingman Daily Miner newspaper provided details behind the arch options: Across Andy Devine Avenue (aka Route 66) at Locomotive Park. Cost: $170,000. Several … Continue reading Kingman considers gateway arch designs; budget concerns remain
Another vintage Route 66 neon sign restored in Kingman
Another original neon sign from Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona, recently was restored, and the Desert Drugs sign now stands on the Mother Road many years after it was taken down. Jim Hinckley wrote a few days ago on Facebook: The Graves family (Elmer and Craig) have jumped on the Route 66 Association of Kingman … Continue reading Another vintage Route 66 neon sign restored in Kingman
Moving on to the Land of Enchantment
A note to readers: Stories here might be sparse in the next few days because, as of this writing, I'm moving west to the classic Route 66 town of Tucumcari, New Mexico. I'll approve comments periodically through my phone, but story-writing probably will take a back seat for a while. Cross-country moves tend to eat … Continue reading Moving on to the Land of Enchantment
Route 66 projects included in Springfield capital-improvements plan
The city of Springfield, Missouri, will undertake more than 100 capital-improvement projects worth more than $80 million in fiscal year 2018, including a few Route 66 plans. The Springfield News-Leader reports the city council needs to approve the list next month, and the fiscal year begins in July. So it probably will be late summer … Continue reading Route 66 projects included in Springfield capital-improvements plan
Strafford building a Route 66-themed park, visitors center
The city of Strafford, Missouri, is constructing a Route 66 Historical Park next to city hall along with a visitors center. KY3 in nearby Springfield got the details: When completed, it will feature reconstructed versions of local 66 icons -- the Bumgardner (sic) General Store and Delp Hotel. "We do not have a lot of … Continue reading Strafford building a Route 66-themed park, visitors center
Williams city council opposes Route 66 Trail proposal; trail advocate responds
The city council of Williams, Arizona, recently passed a resolution that opposed congressional legislation that would designate Route 66 as a national historic trail. It's not surprising a municipality eventually would oppose House Bill 801 months after it was introduced -- almost no congressional measure will earn unanimous support. But it's a bit surprising the … Continue reading Williams city council opposes Route 66 Trail proposal; trail advocate responds