Applications for cost-share grants now available

Here is a news release, straight from the U.S. Department of the Interior: February 5, 2007 The National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program is pleased to announce that its 2007 cost-share grant application cycle is now open. Grant applications may be submitted to the program office until April 27, 2007. Awards will be … Continue reading Applications for cost-share grants now available

Illinois Hall of Fame needs nominees

The Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame in Pontiac is seeking nominations for its Class of 2007, reports the Pontiac Daily Leader. Nominations may be submitted to: Route 66 Association of Illinois, Attention: Hall of Fame Committee, 110 W. Howard St., Pontiac, IL 61764. Deadline for receiving the applications is March 10. Induction ceremonies will … Continue reading Illinois Hall of Fame needs nominees

Edwardsville planning for Route 66 festival

The Edwardsville Intelligencer reports that the city of Edwardsville, Ill., has begun preparations for its 11th annual Route 66 festival on June 8-9 in City Park. According to Edwardsville and Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Kim Stevens, the group planning the event wants to add some new attractions. She said a new walk and … Continue reading Edwardsville planning for Route 66 festival

Constructive criticism

Ed Rust of Blogcritics Magazine has posted a review of American Road magazine, which covers news and features along America's historic highways, including Route 66. It's a mostly positive review, but it quibbles about a few things: A typical story from the Winter 2006 issue is about the "Bigfoot Scenic Byway," a stretch of Route … Continue reading Constructive criticism

Way to go, SUV driver

A historic building on Route 66 in Carthage, Mo.,  was torn down Wednesday, essentially because of a careless SUV driver a few weeks ago. According to the Carthage Press, the Route 66 Antique Mall and Flea Market on Oak Street was demolished. It was built in 1944 to house the Harel Griffith Pontiac dealership. It … Continue reading Way to go, SUV driver

Oatman gunfight re-enactor killed in accident

Those who have visited the remote Route 66 town of Oatman, Ariz., probably have seen the often-humorous Old West gunfighter shows along the town's main drag. According to the Mojave Daily News, one of those gunfighters was killed in an auto accident on Route 66 east of Kingman on Tuesday. Irving Thomas Spence, 57, of … Continue reading Oatman gunfight re-enactor killed in accident

Another film shot in the Duke City

Speaking of Albuquerque, scenes from another movie was shot there last May. "Wild Hogs" was shot in downtown, including on Central Avenue (Route 66). The comedy stars John Travolta, William H. Macy, Tim Allen and Martin Lawrence. This is more proof that Albuquerque has become one of the country's most popular cities to shoot films. … Continue reading Another film shot in the Duke City

“First Snow” movie shot in Albuquerque

This looks intriguing. The upcoming movie "First Snow" stars Guy Pearce and was written by the same guys who penned the script for the acclaimed "Children of Men." Best of all, Duke City Fix reports that nearly the entire movie was shot in the Route 66 town of Albuquerque. Sharp-eyed roadies will see the Nob … Continue reading “First Snow” movie shot in Albuquerque

Caravan country

Edith Grove with the Duke City Fix has an interesting article about Caravan East, a country-music club on Central Avenue (Route 66) in east Albuquerque. The sign outside says it was voted "America's #1 Country Music Night Club." I'm guessing that vote took place around 1972. But the large pictures of Willie Nelson, Travis Tritt … Continue reading Caravan country