The Standin' on a Corner Park in Winslow, Ariz., which has seen all sorts of problems because fire destroyed a nearby building a couple of years ago, suffered another serious setback this week, reports the Winslow Mail. The newspaper reported that a piece of cleanup machinery bumped and accidentally destroyed a portion of the foundation … Continue reading Cleanup goof threatens Standin’ on a Corner
Route 66 publicized at Chicago bus shelters
Five Chicago Transit Authority bus shelters contain touch screens that publicize tourist spots throughout Illinois. One of those destinations is Route 66, reports Crain's Chicago Business. The idea is to inspire viewers to hit the road on the same itineraries, which can take them to the Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul, the Launching Pad Drive-Inn (sic) … Continue reading Route 66 publicized at Chicago bus shelters
Public invited to Route 66 Interpretive Center opening
Today, I received a press release about the opening ceremonies for the Route 66 Interpretive Center at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, on Route 66 and Mickey Clarkson Avenue in Chandler, Okla. Here's more information about the center: The Interpretive Center is located in the native sandstone-block 1930s-era building on the prominent crossroads in Chandler. … Continue reading Public invited to Route 66 Interpretive Center opening
Historic depot may be moved near Route 66
There's a railroad depot in the Route 66 town of Braidwood, Ill., that dates to at least 1867. It's speculated that the train that carried the body of Abraham Lincoln went by on its way to Lincoln's burial in Springfield. The city of Braidwood has taken over ownership of the depot from Berkot's Foods with … Continue reading Historic depot may be moved near Route 66
Ready for Fun
The 20th annual Arizona Route 66 Fun Run takes place this weekend in western Arizona. The Kingman Daily Miner has a preview story, along with some history about the Mother Road.
Loping along the Land of Lincoln
A group of road cruisers from Cincinnati, called CinZroadsters, drove Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis a few days ago. Here is a video of highlights from the trip: The organizers apparently are doing the rest of the Mother Road on June 9-24. Details are here.
Greening up
A group of Marines from nearby Fort Leonard Wood repainted the Waynesville Frog, aka W.H. Croaker, rock outcropping in Waynesville, Mo., just before the Frog Fest this weekend, reported the Daily Guide. The big frog overlooks Route 66. To see the soldiers repainting the frog, click here.
Mother Road inspiration
Not long ago, artist Gerald "Maestro" Gaxiola took a road trip down Route 66. You can read about his experiences here. Inspired by what he saw, he redecorated the outside of his bunkhouse studio in Albany, Calif., with a Route 66 ceramic mural. The photo above is just a taste; you can see the entire … Continue reading Mother Road inspiration
Mother Road news and notes
A lot has been going on lately. I'll try to summarize the goings-on as best as I can: A tentative opening date of May 20 has been set for the Boothill Saloon and Grill in Vega, Texas. That's the new restaurant owned by Rory Schepisi, a runner-up in CMT's "Popularity Contest" reality show. She's also … Continue reading Mother Road news and notes
Roll out the Red Carpet
Coming up fast is the Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor weekend, which is 90 miles of activities along about a dozen towns in northern and central Illinois. The Pontiac Daily Leader has a pretty good rundown of what's going on. You can click on the event's Web site above, too, to find out more. … Continue reading Roll out the Red Carpet