The Amarillo Art Institute in Amarillo, Texas, is hosting an exhibit, "The Mother Road — Open Air, Open Road," of dozens of paintings of Route 66 landmarks and signs. The exhibit runs through Sept. 26 at AAI’s Vermillion Gallery at 3701 Plains Blvd. According to the Amarillo Globe-News: The show, the first joint effort between … Continue reading Route 66 art show opens at Amarillo Art Institute
Kix on 66 owners buy Loretta’s Burrito Hut building in Tucumcari
The owners of the fire-damaged Kix on 66 restaurant in Tucumcari, New Mexico, have agreed in principle to buy the Loretta's Burrito Hut building down the street and move its operations there. If the transaction and transition go smoothly, Kix may reopen at the Loretta's location as Sidekix on 66 as early as October. Loretta's … Continue reading Kix on 66 owners buy Loretta’s Burrito Hut building in Tucumcari
City of Lebanon officially accepts donation of Munger Moss Motel sign
The city council of Lebanon, Missouri, this week officially accepted the donation of the historic neon sign of the Munger Moss Motel and has pledged to restore it early next year. The sign will remain on the premises of the Route 66 motel, reported the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society in a Facebook post. The … Continue reading City of Lebanon officially accepts donation of Munger Moss Motel sign
“Singing highway” also coming to Route 66 in Winslow
Winslow, Arizona, will be another Route 66 town that will receive a so-called "singing highway." According to the September newsletter of the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, the city hired ROADTUNES to install rumble strips on Route 66 that will emit a melody when tires go over them at a certain speed. The association … Continue reading “Singing highway” also coming to Route 66 in Winslow
Richard Nixon’s stance at Route 66 hotel helped usher in desegregation in Springfield, Missouri
The Springfield News-Leader recently published a story about how future U.S. President Richard Nixon's stand at a Route 66 hotel in Springfield, Missouri, in 1960 helped pave the way for racial desegregation in the region. Nixon was vice president at the time and was campaigning as a Republican candidate for president. It was September. The … Continue reading Richard Nixon’s stance at Route 66 hotel helped usher in desegregation in Springfield, Missouri
Grant may help restore three classic neon signs in Williams
A grant from the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona to the Williams Association for the Arts may help restore three neon signs along the Route 66 corridor of Williams, Arizona. The neon signs that will be assessed are the Turquoise Teepee, Canyon Club, and the World Famous Sultana Bar. The association's newsletter reported: Margaret … Continue reading Grant may help restore three classic neon signs in Williams
Mel-O-Cream Donuts unveils new sign near its Route 66 store in Springfield
Mel-O-Cream Donuts recently unveiled a new sign at its store along Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois. The sign is shaped like a Route 66 shield doughnut (naturally). The store also announced during the event that it will have extended hours (until 6 p.m.) and new menu items, including ice cream. This particular Mel-O-Cream is at … Continue reading Mel-O-Cream Donuts unveils new sign near its Route 66 store in Springfield
Supertam on 66 owners open fifth Route 66-related shop in region
Chris and Andrea Briley are perhaps best known for owning the Supertam on 66 ice cream shop in Carterville, Missouri. But business columnist Wally Kennedy of the Joplin Globe reported the Brileys recently opened their fifth Route 66-related shop -- Briley’s Ice Cream, Soda & Gifts at 901 S. Main St. in Joplin. The others are … Continue reading Supertam on 66 owners open fifth Route 66-related shop in region
Route 66 gateway monument coming to Springfield, Missouri, by April
A large Route 66 gateway monument reported to cost up to $1 million will arrive in Springfield, Missouri, by April next year, during the highway's centennial. The Springfield News-Leader reported that Visit Springfield, formerly known as the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, is pursuing the 20-by-32-foot monument as a gateway into downtown and signaling to travelers … Continue reading Route 66 gateway monument coming to Springfield, Missouri, by April
Blue Whale site in Catoosa shuts down for renovation project
The landmark Blue Whale site in Catoosa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday closed down temporarily for a months-long renovation project. The Blue Whale of Catoosa page on Facebook stated the closure was prompted by safety concerns regarding the construction. In the meantime, Blue Whale's gift shop is being relocated to the D.W. Correll Museum, located at 19934 E. … Continue reading Blue Whale site in Catoosa shuts down for renovation project