The rear portion of a century-old building in downtown Bristow, Oklahoma, along Route 66 collapsed Sunday. The building's owner, Charlie Elliott, noticed the building starting to sag Friday and put barricades around it. The structure reportedly was built in 1903. City officials blocked off Sixth Avenue in that block in case more of the building … Continue reading Back part of a historic building on Route 66 in Bristow collapses
Spanish-language version of Oklahoma Route 66 Guide now available for download
The Oklahoma Route 66 Guide published by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department now has a Spanish-language version available for download. In a news release Tuesday, Oklahoma Tourism noted that Route 66 sees thousands of international travelers each year — including from Latin America and Spanish-speaking Europe. A new Spanish-language version of the Oklahoma Route … Continue reading Spanish-language version of Oklahoma Route 66 Guide now available for download
America’s Value Inn in Tulsa becomes second Route 66 motel destroyed by fire in a month
Fire destroyed America's Value Inn in Tulsa on Saturday, the second Route 66 motel in a month to fall victim to such a calamity. The fires also were near the historic Brookshire Motel, which barely a year ago also was heavily damaged by a blaze. The three fires have one thing in common -- vacant … Continue reading America’s Value Inn in Tulsa becomes second Route 66 motel destroyed by fire in a month
New art space at Powerhouse Visitors Center in Kingman to feature Bob Waldmire
New art space at the Powerhouse Visitors Center in Kingman, Arizona, will feature the works of late Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire when it opens March 14. According to a news release from the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, the art space will feature Route 66 artwork on a rotating basis. The news release … Continue reading New art space at Powerhouse Visitors Center in Kingman to feature Bob Waldmire
Missouri Route 66 association to begin talks to take ownership of Gasconade River Bridge
The Route 66 Association of Missouri plans to submit a formal proposal to the state by March 4 to take over ownership of the endangered Gasconade River Bridge near Hazelgreen. The association decided to try to make the move during a special meeting Saturday. The Missouri Department of Transportation has set a "drop-dead date" of … Continue reading Missouri Route 66 association to begin talks to take ownership of Gasconade River Bridge
Mannie’s Family Restaurant in Albuquerque abruptly closes
Mannie's Family Restaurant, a mainstay on Albuquerque's Central Avenue since 1965, unexpectedly closed. Albuquerque residents over the weekend began circulating on social media pictures of a note taped to the restaurant's front door that stated: "Mannie's is CLOSED. Thank you for 55 great years." Mannie's also posted a brief note Sunday on its Facebook page: … Continue reading Mannie’s Family Restaurant in Albuquerque abruptly closes
Fire damages restaurant near Flamingo Inn in Elk City
A fire Friday night heavily damaged Pedro's Mexican Grill, formerly Phillip Bell's Famous Flamingo, next to the historic Flamingo Inn motel in Elk City, Oklahoma. According to The Elk City News, the fire at the restaurant at 2010 W. Third St. (aka Route 66) was reported at 11:52 p.m. Friday. There were no injuries, and … Continue reading Fire damages restaurant near Flamingo Inn in Elk City
Daredevil “Mad” Mike Hughes killed in rocket crash near Barstow
Daredevil "Mad" Mike Hughes, probably best known for his homemade rocket launch near the Route 66 town of Amboy, California, two years ago, died in a rocket crash Saturday near Barstow after its parachute apparently separated from the craft after liftoff. Hughes, who resided in Apple Valley, California, was 64. The San Bernardino County Sun … Continue reading Daredevil “Mad” Mike Hughes killed in rocket crash near Barstow
Route 66 display added to State of Illinois’ Stratton Office Building in Springfield
Officials on Tuesday unveiled a new Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway display during a ceremony at the State of Illinois' Stratton Office Building in Springfield. The display is just outside of the offices of state Reps. Tim Butler and Mike Murphy at the Wm. G. Stratton Building at 401 S. Spring St. in Springfield (map … Continue reading Route 66 display added to State of Illinois’ Stratton Office Building in Springfield
Gasconade Bridge Guardians win a lawsuit against Workin’ Bridges group
The Route 66 Gasconade River Bridge Guardians on Tuesday won a lawsuit in St. Louis small-claims court against the Michigan-based group better known as Workin' Bridges. Rich Dinkela, president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri and a member of the group trying to save the Gasconade River Bridge near Hazelgreen, filed the lawsuit in … Continue reading Gasconade Bridge Guardians win a lawsuit against Workin’ Bridges group