A vandal in the early morning hours Friday used a manhole cover and planter box to break at least a dozen windows at least six businesses along the Route 66 corridor in Tulsa, including Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios. KOTV in Tulsa reported: They say a man picked up water main hole covers off the street … Continue reading Vandal breaks windows in at least a half-dozen Tulsa Route 66 businesses, including Buck Atom’s
Road Runner’s Retreat begins restoration work on its long-dark neon sign
The owner of the closed Road Runner's Retreat restaurant near Chambless, California, began work last week on restoring its long-dark neon sign. The work was detailed in an Instagram post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Road Runner’s Retreat (@roadrunnersretreatroute66) High winds forced an early end to the day's work, but "we’ll … Continue reading Road Runner’s Retreat begins restoration work on its long-dark neon sign
Accidental fire destroys Frecs the Miner statue in Galena
A fire sparked accidentally by maintenance work on Tuesday destroyed the 19-foot-tall Frecs the Miner statue along Route 66 in Galena, Kansas. Renee Charles, president of the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association, stated in a Facebook post that sparks during repair work on the statue's arm fell inside the structure and set it ablaze. Undeterred, … Continue reading Accidental fire destroys Frecs the Miner statue in Galena
Ike’s Chili of Tulsa soon will make an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show”
Ike's Chili, a stalwart of Tulsa dining for more than a century, soon will make an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show." Len Wade, the owner of the Route 66 restaurant, stated in a Facebook post the show's producers will fly him to New York City as part of a contest between Ike's and two … Continue reading Ike’s Chili of Tulsa soon will make an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show”
Week-long grand reopening of Church Studio in Tulsa begins today
The week-long grand opening of the historic and renovated Church Studio in Tulsa begins today, which is exactly 50 years after music legend Leon Russell bought the property. Tours of Church Studio are available from March 1 to March 5 for a $5 donation, with tours costing $25 after that. The studio sits at 304 … Continue reading Week-long grand reopening of Church Studio in Tulsa begins today
One of the landmark arrows at Twin Arrows, Arizona, has fallen
One of the landmark big arrows at the abandoned trading post at Twin Arrows, Arizona, recently has fallen -- probably a victim of high winds last week. The Jack Rabbit Trading Post in nearby Joseph City, Arizona, posted a photo Friday on Facebook of the large twin arrows down to a single one. They speculated … Continue reading One of the landmark arrows at Twin Arrows, Arizona, has fallen
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa gets a new neon sign
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, recently showed off a new neon sign. The sign was designed by LekTron Branding Solutions of nearby Tulsa. Here are some images of the sign, along with its older sign and its 66-foot-tall faux gas pump, posted on the museum's Facebook page: The museum, which … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa gets a new neon sign
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway soon will publish a special-edition magazine
The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway recently announced it was about to publish its first-ever magazine, Illinois Route 66 Special Edition. The byway also will publish a 2022 Illinois Route 66 Visitor Guide. The cover of the magazine, as you can see above, features the Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad Drive-In restaurant in Wilmington, … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway soon will publish a special-edition magazine
Elkhart Station General Store shop and tasting room to open March 4
Conn's Hospitality Group on March 4 plans to open the Elkhart Station General Store along Route 66 in Elkhart, Illinois, that will feature Illinois-made products and tasting room for Illinois-based beer, wine and spirits. Conn's has a variety of business ventures in central Illinois, including the Obed & Isaac's brewery, Inn at 835 boutique hotel, … Continue reading Elkhart Station General Store shop and tasting room to open March 4
Full restoration of Boots Court motel in Carthage begins
The federally certified nonprofit Boots Court Foundation, in cooperation with CTown LLC, announced Wednesday they have begun a full restoration of the historic Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri. An emailed news release noted the Route 66 motel's flat roof and some of its rooms were restored in the last decade by the previous owners. … Continue reading Full restoration of Boots Court motel in Carthage begins