The Bristow Historical Society in Bristow, Oklahoma, is seeking a grant so it can dismantle a 100-foot-tall Chrysler Plymouth tower sign and reassemble it on Route 66. Public Radio Tulsa talked to Historical Society Program Director Joe Trigalet and his wife, Linda, about the project: “We’ve bought a property that’s actually on Main Street, which … Continue reading Bristow Historical Society wants to move Chrysler Plymouth tower sign to Route 66
Here’s how to send a card for Angel Delgadillo’s 98th birthday
A reader noted that longtime Route 66 advocate Angel Delgadillo will be celebrating his birthday -- his 98th -- later this month and thought it would be nice if a bunch of roadies sent him birthday cards. After checking with employees at his gift shop in Seligman, Arizona, they provided a proper mailing address for … Continue reading Here’s how to send a card for Angel Delgadillo’s 98th birthday
Mr. Rabbit at Jack Rabbit Trading Post marks its 40th anniversary on Friday
Mr. Rabbit, the large fiberglass rabbit that serves as a mascot and photo-op for the iconic Jack Rabbit Trading Post near Joseph City, Arizona, is marking its 40th anniversary there on Friday. Arizona travel writer Roger Naylor flagged the forthcoming milestone in a Facebook post a few days ago: The trading post on its Facebook … Continue reading Mr. Rabbit at Jack Rabbit Trading Post marks its 40th anniversary on Friday
More details emerge about Buck’s Vintage on 66 in Tulsa
A TV station in Tulsa revealed new details about Mary Beth Babcock's new-ish venture -- Buck's Vintage on Route 66 -- which includes yet another Muffler Man in the Meadow Gold District and a series of other businesses in the 66 Collective. Fox23 reported that Buck's Vintage is moving into the Hardesty Press building, now … Continue reading More details emerge about Buck’s Vintage on 66 in Tulsa
Nearly century-old Clanton’s Cafe of Vinita put on the market for $1.9 million
Clanton's Cafe, a family-owned landmark on Route 66 in Vinita, Oklahoma, since 1927, has been put up for sale for the first time, with an asking price of $1.9 million. The restaurant at 319 E. Illinois Ave. (aka Route 66) is listed by K. Abbott Realty Group: Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 … Continue reading Nearly century-old Clanton’s Cafe of Vinita put on the market for $1.9 million
Fire prompts indefinite closing of Kix on 66 restaurant in Tucumcari
A fire early Friday heavily damaged the roof of Kix on 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. The restaurant will be closed indefinitely, but its owners have vowed to rebuild. A local firefighter shot this photo of the fire shortly after it was reported. Co-owner Donna Halfhill was in the kitchen about 4 a.m., getting ready … Continue reading Fire prompts indefinite closing of Kix on 66 restaurant in Tucumcari
Mural that depicts 25 sites on Route 66 to be unveiled in Joplin today
A mural titled "Route 66 Tri-State Corridor" that shows 25 landmarks along the Mother Road in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma will be unveiled at 1:30 p.m. today in Joplin, Missouri. The Joplin Globe reported the artwork has been installed at Route 66 Mural Park, at 619 S. Main St. (aka Route 66) on the south … Continue reading Mural that depicts 25 sites on Route 66 to be unveiled in Joplin today
Native American fiberglass statue in Minnesota heading to American Giants Museum
A Native American fiberglass giant that stood in Bemidji, Minnesota, for more than 60 years is on its way to the American Giants Museum along Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois. The so-called Big Indian has been Morell’s Chippewa Trading Post since 1963. According to the Bemidji Pioneer newspaper, which had photos of the giant being … Continue reading Native American fiberglass statue in Minnesota heading to American Giants Museum
Will Route 66 see a downturn of foreign travelers?
Less than two weeks ago, Dutch Route 66 enthusiast Dries Bessels announced on Facebook he would forego travel to the United States because of the policies of President Donald Trump's administration. Bessels is not a Johnny-come-lately. He's made 15 full-length trips on Route 66 since 2009, and he wrote a Dutch-language guidebook to the Mother … Continue reading Will Route 66 see a downturn of foreign travelers?
Construction work begins on Blue Whale Park in Catoosa
The City of Catoosa, Oklahoma, announced that construction has begun on the transformation of the Blue Whale site, a Route 66 landmark. The city stated in a Facebook post that the dilapidated Ark structure near the whale would be disassembled and stored for future relocation. The gigantic mushrooms behind the Ark were moved off-site so … Continue reading Construction work begins on Blue Whale Park in Catoosa