The historic Mitla Cafe along Route 66 in San Bernardino, California, recently advanced to the semifinals of the rugged KCRW Tortilla Tournament in the corn tortilla division. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin columnist David Allen, who noted the restaurant dates to 1937, passed along these details about the competition: While first-timer Mitla was entered in both … Continue reading Mitla Cafe of San Bernardino finishes in Final Four of tortilla tournament
Harley and Annabelle Russell inducted into Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame
Harley and Annabelle Russell, aka the Mediocre Music Makers of Erick, Oklahoma, were inducted into the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame. The inductees were announced Monday by the Oklahoma Route 66 Association president Rhys Martin, though Harley was presented with his and his late wife's plaques during a ceremony Sunday at his Sandhills Curiosity … Continue reading Harley and Annabelle Russell inducted into Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame
“Dukes of Hazzard” star makes an apparent mental side trip on Route 66
I stumbled upon this story about former "Dukes of Hazzard" television star John Schneider's upcoming show at the Five Star Dive Bar in downtown Elkhart, Indiana. Anyone alive from 1979 to 1985 probably remembers Schneider's Dixie-fried comedy farce on CBS-TV with co-stars Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach. But Schneider also had a successful career as … Continue reading “Dukes of Hazzard” star makes an apparent mental side trip on Route 66
County preservation group to give $12,000 to St. Robert to continue neon park project
Pulaski County Route 66 Preservation will present a $12,021.63 check to the city of St. Robert, Missouri, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to continue the development of the Route 66 Neon Park. The check presentation will take place at George M. Reed Roadside Park at 228 Old Route 66 in Saint Robert. The park, one of only two … Continue reading County preservation group to give $12,000 to St. Robert to continue neon park project
Historical society selling 2021 calendar of old Route 66 images east of Albuquerque
The East Mountain Historical Society is selling the eighth edition of its annual calendars, and this one features images from old Route 66 in the region. A news release from the society states: Now available through the society’s online store, each of the 12 months of Old Route 66 features a historic photo related to the legendary highway … Continue reading Historical society selling 2021 calendar of old Route 66 images east of Albuquerque
Yahoo! will delete Route 66 group on Dec. 15
Yahoo! announced it would shut down all its Yahoo Groups, including the once-influential Route 66 Group, on Dec. 15. In an email Monday, Yahoo! stated "with heavy hearts" it would shut down those groups on that date: Yahoo Groups has seen a steady decline in usage over the last several years. Over that same period … Continue reading Yahoo! will delete Route 66 group on Dec. 15
Troubled Brookshire Motel in Tulsa is torn down
The troubled Brookshire Motel in Tulsa was torn down Monday after four fires decimated what was left of the Route 66 property. A body was found in one of the fires in May, prompting local officials to abandon plans to save the motel. Route 66 advocates in the city were saddened by the teardown but … Continue reading Troubled Brookshire Motel in Tulsa is torn down
Admiral Twin Drive-In used for an immigration naturalization ceremony
Drive-in theaters this year have been used for several new purposes, including concerts and church services, because of their ability to foster social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the Admiral Twin Drive-In in Tulsa found another new purpose -- a site for an immigration naturalization ceremony. According to a Tulsa World report, 55 … Continue reading Admiral Twin Drive-In used for an immigration naturalization ceremony
Couple buys Jericho, plans to beautify and stabilize motor-court ruins
A couple from Amarillo has purchased the remnants of the deserted old Route 66 village of Jericho, Texas. They plan to clean up and beautify the motor-court site and want to eventually build new motor courts for overnight travelers at a nearby tract. Blair and Blanca Schaffer recently announced the purchase with posts a new … Continue reading Couple buys Jericho, plans to beautify and stabilize motor-court ruins
‘World’s largest Route 66 sign’ planned in Wellston won’t be the world’s largest
Longtime Route 66 researcher and artist Jerry McClanahan flagged an article in a local newspaper that reported Wellston, Oklahoma, is planning what reputedly would be the "world's largest" Route 66 sign. In a Facebook post, McClanahan posted a photograph of an Oct. 8 article from The Lincoln County News, based in Chandler, Oklahoma, that stated … Continue reading ‘World’s largest Route 66 sign’ planned in Wellston won’t be the world’s largest