The 18th sign that received funds from the City of Tulsa's widely praised Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program was installed this week. The latest neon sign is for the Wildflower Cafe, which isn't even open yet, at the corner of Peoria Avenue and 11th Street (aka Route 66). Here's an image of the sign … Continue reading 18th sign aided by Tulsa’s Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program goes up
1985’s “Route 66” film being shown online on Queen’s Film Theatre
If you have a couple of hours to kill this weekend, I strongly recommend you watch John T. Davis' 1985 documentary film "Route 66," which can be played on the Queen's Film Theatre IPlayer through Sunday. The description of the film: John T. Davis' Route 66 is an epic road film chronicling the history and … Continue reading 1985’s “Route 66” film being shown online on Queen’s Film Theatre
Report: Gold Dome in Oklahoma City may become a music venue
An Oklahoma City forum reports the historic Gold Dome bank building is under contract and may be converted into a live-music venue. The scoop came from OKCTalk, which has broken other big news in the city. It reported: Plans by VEGA architecture of Denver reveal the intention to convert the dome into a live music … Continue reading Report: Gold Dome in Oklahoma City may become a music venue
Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership seeks developers for Historic Preservation Toolkit
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership announced this week it is soliciting letters of interest from qualifiedprofessionals to develop a Historic Preservation Toolkit for Route 66 communities and property owners. Funding for the toolkit comes from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership’s general fund. From a news release … Continue reading Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership seeks developers for Historic Preservation Toolkit
Eat-Rite Diner in St. Louis has a new operator, may reopen it by May
The historic Eat-Rite Diner, which closed a few months ago, recently landed a new operator who said he will convert the tiny Route 66 restaurant into "a brunch focused diner concept." The news first broke on Facebook, when St. Louis-area chef Tim Eagan announced his signing of the lease: https://www.facebook.com/tim.eagan/posts/10225267710309715 In a comment thread with … Continue reading Eat-Rite Diner in St. Louis has a new operator, may reopen it by May
Savior of “The Outsiders” House in Tulsa rescues 11th Street Cleaners neon sign
The savior of the house used in "The Outsiders" film in Tulsa recently purchased the 11th Street Cleaners neon sign that once stood along Route 66 downtown. Danny Boy O'Connor, a member of the now-defunct House of Pain rap group and owner of The Outsiders House Museum, apparently procured the sign from a store in … Continue reading Savior of “The Outsiders” House in Tulsa rescues 11th Street Cleaners neon sign
First Avenue Bridge in Barstow scheduled to be torn down
The historic First Avenue Bridge in Barstow, California, that leads to the Harvey House and one of its tenants, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, will be demolished after a new bridge is built because it's a liability to the city. If the old bridge fell onto the BNSF railroad tracks, the railroad could bill … Continue reading First Avenue Bridge in Barstow scheduled to be torn down
“60 Minutes” airs its interview with famed sportswriter Dave Kindred at Palms Grill Cafe
CBS-TV's long-running "60 Minutes" news program aired its 13-minute feature about famed sportswriter Dave Kindred, where he was interviewed in the soon-to-reopen Palms Grill Cafe in his hometown of Atlanta, Illinois. The Route 66 restaurant's exterior makes only a brief appearance, though much of the interview was conducted inside. Though it contains little Route 66 … Continue reading “60 Minutes” airs its interview with famed sportswriter Dave Kindred at Palms Grill Cafe
Albuquerque Police substation in Nob Hill once was a Valentine diner
A longtime Nob Hill substation for the Albuquerque Police Department along Route 66 once had a far different purpose -- it was a Valentine diner, also along Route 66. The substation has stood there for 24 years at Girard Boulevard and Central Avenue (aka Route 66). KRQE-TV has the rest of the story: While it … Continue reading Albuquerque Police substation in Nob Hill once was a Valentine diner
Paul Taylor, co-publisher of Route 66 Magazine, dies
Paul Taylor, the co-publisher of Route 66 Magazine with his wife Sandi for almost 30 years, died Thursday morning. No cause of death was reported, but Taylor's passing was confirmed by several state Route 66 associations and a close friend who emailed Route 66 News. The Taylors' quarterly publication was a pioneer in the renaissance … Continue reading Paul Taylor, co-publisher of Route 66 Magazine, dies