Eric Swanger is planning on driving the length of Route 66 in a few days. What makes his trip special is he's doing it entirely on a Vespa scooter. He starts from Chicago on May 6. He e-mailed: I am keeping a blog and posting a ton of pics. For the Route 66 segment, I'm … Continue reading A Vespa on 66 … and other notebook items
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What to do about electronic billboards?
Here in Tulsa, there's been considerable discussion by the city council on what to do about digital billboards. Some officials want to restrict them, some want new spacing rules for them, and a few undoubtedly want to ban them (although that option is unlikely). But it appears the Route 66 town of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., … Continue reading What to do about electronic billboards?
“Route 66” DVDs pushed back to resolve customer complaints
TVShowsonDVD.com has interesting news about the upcoming DVD re-releases of the original "Route 66" television series of 1960-64. Apparently dates for upcoming releases, including a complete Season 1 and a half-season of Season 2, had been canceled. But those dates apparently will be rescheduled: Along the course of putting out the first DVD packages, Infinity … Continue reading “Route 66” DVDs pushed back to resolve customer complaints
Building in Chicago named to National Register
This is going to be obscure except for the most rabid of Route 66 enthusiasts in the Windy City. But it was announced a couple of days ago that the International Tailoring Company Building at 847 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's also known as the … Continue reading Building in Chicago named to National Register
Two roadside attraction designations added in Lincoln
The Mill restaurant and the Postville Courthouse State Historic Site in Lincoln, Ill., saw "Route 66 Roadside Attraction" signs erected at those sites this week, reported the Bloomington Pantagraph. A small ceremony was held at each landmark as Ladd christened the new signs with an official bottle of Route 66 Root Beer. He was joined … Continue reading Two roadside attraction designations added in Lincoln
Sunny tones
This is Nancy Williams and the SunTones playing Bobby Troup's "Route 66." One of the guitarists also has to double as a harmonica player.
A taste of summer
Here's a video tribute to a Route 66 legend in St. Louis -- Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. It's the best place for frozen treats on the Mother Road, and maybe anywhere. Music is "The Sweetest Thing" by U2.
Thumbs down to poor tourism service
From the "Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down" column today in the Williams-Grand Canyon News in Williams, Ariz.: Thumbs down - Witnessed just last week - a tourist was asking a local store clerk for directions to westbound Historic Route 66 leading to Kingman. The store clerk was unable to provide the directions. Another one of our … Continue reading Thumbs down to poor tourism service
Soul singer Al Wilson dies
Soul singer Al Wilson, a longtime resident of the Route 66 town of San Bernardino, Calif., and a performer at its Route 66 Rendezvous, died Monday at an area hospital at age 68, reports the Inland Press-Enterprise. He also performed at the John Steinbeck Awards, a ceremony for Route 66's movers and shakers, in San … Continue reading Soul singer Al Wilson dies
Carthage Route 66 display proposal gets high marks
A proposed Route 66 display inside the Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage, Mo., was unveiled on Wednesday, and it drew a lot of praise -- including the president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri, reported the Joplin Globe. The description of the display: Elements of the exhibit are to include a facade of the … Continue reading Carthage Route 66 display proposal gets high marks