Duke City Fix photographers have pooled their resources to create the Albuquerque Murals Project. It documents all of the city's murals into an attractive, easy-to-use Web site. And if you have an image of an Albuquerque mural that's not in the collection and a Flickr account, you can join in.
Memories of Missouri’s Route 66
David Holsted, a writer for the Harrison (Ark.) Daily Times, shares vivid childhood memories of his family traveling across Route 66 in Missouri, including his fervent wishes to stop at the Mule Trading Post near Rolla. Here's an excerpt: All manner of vehicles shared the road with us – rusty pickups, log trucks, semis, station … Continue reading Memories of Missouri’s Route 66
Solar-powered beer on Route 66
Only this would happen in an alt-energy state like New Mexico. The Mountain View Telegraph has the story. This at least gives me another reason to stop here in Moriarty to wet my whistle the next time I'm Mother Roading near the Duke City. "I'm not not just a drinking a beer. I'm helping prevent … Continue reading Solar-powered beer on Route 66
Lots of things going on in Lincoln
A story today in the Lincoln (Ill.) Courier has a bunch of information about Route 66-related events coming up in Logan County. You can click the link for the story, but I'll try my best to summarize the big points here: The Route 66 "garage sale" on June 9-10, which will go from Atlanta, Ill., … Continue reading Lots of things going on in Lincoln
Historic house placed on endangered list
The former Duncan Manor farmhouse, aka Towanda Meadows, near old Route 66 in Towanda, Ill., has been placed on Landmarks Illinois' Ten Most Endangered Historic Places because the structure's deterioration, reports the Bloomington Pantagraph. The report says that a porch has collapsed, and that the eaves have sustained serious damage. It is hoped that the … Continue reading Historic house placed on endangered list
Oscars says no to YouTube and “Our Town”
I was hoping by now to have a video clip of James Taylor and Randy Newman performing their Oscar-nominated song, "Our Town," from the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars," at Sunday's Academy Awards. But it doesn't look like that's going to happen. Variety reports that the Academy has banned YouTube from allowing any video clips from the … Continue reading Oscars says no to YouTube and “Our Town”
Surprise on 66
Now this is a surprise party. Vaughn Veit of Minnesota was set to mark his 66th birthday on Route 66 in Victorville, Calif. What he didn't know was that his wife had set up a surprise party, with about 200 friends traveling from Minnesota, at the California Route 66 Museum, reported the Victorville Daily Press. … Continue reading Surprise on 66
Joplin barbershop designated a historic landmark
Dale's Ole 66 Barber Shop, at Utica Street and Euclid Avenue in Joplin, Mo., was designated a historical landmark by the Joplin Historic Preservation Commission, reports the Joplin Globe. The city will put up a sign outside the shop denoting its status. Any further changes planned for the building must be approved by the commission. … Continue reading Joplin barbershop designated a historic landmark
UFO over New Mexico
Jerry Lentz was traveling in New Mexico when he saw this: Here's what he said: I was at a rest area and I heard a trucker shouting to his friend to look up. It might be space debris, shooting stars or Military Vehicles, but it was so cool to see it! [...] We watched them … Continue reading UFO over New Mexico
Route 66 group conducting membership drive
Geoff Ladd of the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County wants to get going in restoration efforts for The Mill in Lincoln, Ill., and other Route 66 projects. To do this, he and his group are conducting a membership drive, according to a news release. Individual memberships are $15 a year, and business memberships … Continue reading Route 66 group conducting membership drive