The Albuquerque Journal has picked up the story about owner Richard Gonzales filing an application to demolish the historic El Vado Motel. Much of the backstory has already been covered on this site. But there's this excerpt: To get the demolition permit, Gonzales will have to show the city Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission that … Continue reading Media picks up on El Vado story
Metro Diner’s last day is Nov. 26
Laurel Kane tells me that the sign on the Metro Diner at 3001 E. 11th St. in Tulsa now says its final day of business will be Sunday, Nov. 26. The Metro is going to be demolished to make way for an expansion of the University of Tulsa's entrance. The restaurant, which was built in … Continue reading Metro Diner’s last day is Nov. 26
Mater’s inspiration on TV
Rod Harsh at Route 66 TV Online compiled these two televised news reports of the gala in Galena, Kan., that displayed the 1951 International boom truck that inspired the creation of Mater in the movie "Cars." The gas station also is going to be restored into become a gift shop and tourism center by the … Continue reading Mater’s inspiration on TV
Scenes from the Mother Road 100
Somebody had a video camera at several vantage points during last weekend's Mother Road 100. For more about the ultramarathon, read these reports here and here.
Loosen up those filters, OK?
Last week, I learned that access to Route 66 News on federal and state computers in New Mexico was being blocked. Naturally, this got my paranoia up a bit. Did my support of Asian-American motel owners raise the ire of an overzealous employee of the Department of Homeland Security? Was someone in the government offended … Continue reading Loosen up those filters, OK?
New Joplin business opens in historic building
Route 66 TV Online reports that a new business, Columbia Traders, has opened in the 114-year-old Columbia Building at 420 S. Main St. in downtown Joplin, Mo. The Deli and grocery serves local residents and Route 66 visitors breakfast and lunch from 6:30 am to 7 pm weekdays, 9 to 5 on Sat. and is … Continue reading New Joplin business opens in historic building
Albuquerque blog reports on El Vado situation
Duke City Fix, a prominent community blog based on Albuquerque, has picked up the story about Richard Gonzales still trying to tear down the historic El Vado Motel. A lively discussion (pro and con) has resulted in the comments section. But at least the management of Duke City Fix has landed square on El Vado's … Continue reading Albuquerque blog reports on El Vado situation
‘Major manufacturer’ may move to Route 66
This article in the Suburban Journals owned by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a "major manufacturer" is poised to locate on old Route 66 in Pacific, Mo. Apparently the property in question is the old George's Apple Orchard site. Anyone know anything about it? Either way, it's apparent the Mother Road still remains a … Continue reading ‘Major manufacturer’ may move to Route 66
Round Barn gets a touch-up
The Daily Oklahoman reported today that historic Round Barn in Arcadia, Okla., is receiving a $21,000 in repairs, including repainting. Here's a picture I took last weekend of the painting crew at work: With two stories on one day from Arcadia, it appears a certain Oklahoma City newspaper may have been reading this site.
Pops update
The Daily Oklahoman has a good story today about the progress of Pops, the distinctive convenience store under construction on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. The store is the brainchild of Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon and Oklahoma City architect Rand Elliott. The story goes over a lot of information already reported here, except for … Continue reading Pops update