The long-closed office building for the Owl Court, a former motel along Route 66 in Oklahoma City, recently reopened as a Brew Brother coffee shop. KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City talked to Brew Brother owner Elijah Vick at 742 W. Britton Ave. (aka Route 66): Elijah started his company Brew Brother in Seattle, and when he … Continue reading Owl Court in Oklahoma City reopens as a Brew Brother coffee shop
U.S. House approves Route 66 centennial bill, which awaits president’s signature
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Senate version of the Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, advancing it to the office of President Donald Trump for his signature. Bill Thomas, chairman of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership that shepherded the bill, said in a news release Tuesday the House suspended its regular rules to … Continue reading U.S. House approves Route 66 centennial bill, which awaits president’s signature
Joliet history museum plans to re-create a Slovenian grocery from 1929
The Joliet Area Historical Museum in Joliet, Illinois, plans to make a re-creation of a 1929 Slovenian corner grocery store that operated in town until the 1990s. According to The Herald-News, the Planinsek Meat and Grocery Store has sat unoccupied for at least 20 years at the southeast corner of Elizabeth and Russell streets (map … Continue reading Joliet history museum plans to re-create a Slovenian grocery from 1929
Circle Cinema, Admiral Twin in Tulsa will be satellite sites for Sundance Film Festival
The historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa will be one of the satellite theaters used for next month's Sundance Film Festival. According to the Tulsa World newspaper, the Circle was chosen among 20 theaters across the United States for the acclaimed festival on Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Twelve films will be screened, alongside programming from … Continue reading Circle Cinema, Admiral Twin in Tulsa will be satellite sites for Sundance Film Festival
Jerry White, co-operator of Whitehall Merchantile in Halltown, dies at 87
Jerry White, who co-operated Whitehall Mercantile along Route 66 in Halltown, Missouri, for many years, died Wednesday at Mercy Hospital in nearby Springfield. He was 87. Jerry White Jerry's wife, Thelma, not only owned the business in Halltown but both were charter members of the Route 66 Association of Missouri. Thelma died in 2010 after … Continue reading Jerry White, co-operator of Whitehall Merchantile in Halltown, dies at 87
Catholic Charities opens Rancho Motel in Springfield as homeless shelter
The former Rancho Motel in Springfield, Missouri, recently was reborn by Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri as a temporary homeless shelter for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The motel at 1720 E. Kearney St. (aka Route 66) is housing eight adults and 14 children, with more arriving soon. They will be allowed to stay … Continue reading Catholic Charities opens Rancho Motel in Springfield as homeless shelter
Comedian Kevin Hart stars in upcoming “Route 66” show for Discovery+ streaming
Comedian and movie star Kevin Hart will star in a television adventure series tentatively titled "Route 66" for the forthcoming Discovery+ streaming service that launches Jan. 4. Several media outlets had details about the Discovery+ platform that was announced Wednesday, but it was Deadline.com that had the most details about Hart's show: Route 66 (working title): … Continue reading Comedian Kevin Hart stars in upcoming “Route 66” show for Discovery+ streaming
Kingman may launch a Route 66 festival in October
The City of Kingman, Arizona, and the city's Economic Development Advisory Commission are working to bring back a Route 66 festival by October. According to the Kingman Daily Miner (subscription required), city commission Chairman Gene Kirkham said the goal is to hold at least a two-day event with cars, booths, vendors and live music. Kirkham … Continue reading Kingman may launch a Route 66 festival in October
More details emerge on new Route 66 directional signs for Oklahoma
Oklahoma's largest newspaper uncovered new details about the new directional signs that will be installed along Route 66 this spring. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association last month announced the forthcoming signs, including its somewhat altered design. The Oklahoman, based in Oklahoma City, reported this on Monday: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will replace about 80 … Continue reading More details emerge on new Route 66 directional signs for Oklahoma
A World War II bomber landed on Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois
A bomber pilot made an emergency landing on Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois, in 1942, then took off from the same highway after his aircraft was repaired. Reader Dave Todd forwarded me the brief story that was recounted in the Illinois State Journal newspaper on Dec. 30, 1942. The pilot, Lt. John W. Graybill, 25, … Continue reading A World War II bomber landed on Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois