Good-sized crowds greeted the inaugural day of the 918 Flea Market inside the historic Rose Bowl in Tulsa. KOKI-TV in Tulsa reported dozens of people were waiting for the doors to open Sunday at the former Route 66 bowling facility. Owner Blake Lund said the new market is a dream project that's been working on … Continue reading 918 Flea Market opens in Tulsa’s Rose Bowl
1951 time capsule in Waynesville to be opened Wednesday
What appears to be a 1951 time capsule recently found within a hollowed-out stone in a former school building in Waynesville, Missouri, being demolished will be opened at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Waynesville High School. The public is invited to the unveiling of the welded copper box's contents at the school's Lecture Hall, which is … Continue reading 1951 time capsule in Waynesville to be opened Wednesday
John T. Woodruff’s 150th birthday observed
People gathered in Springfield, Missouri, on Saturday night to mark the 150th birthday of John T. Woodruff -- one of the city's top early developers and a key figure in establishing U.S. Highway 66. The event occurred at the former Kentwood Arms Hotel, now a dormitory for Missouri State University, in downtown Springfield. More in … Continue reading John T. Woodruff’s 150th birthday observed
Kingman considers gateway arch designs; budget concerns remain
Kingman, Arizona, is considering five designs of a gateway arch that would welcome visitors to its downtown, but all the options would cost more than what's been budgeted. A report in the Kingman Daily Miner newspaper provided details behind the arch options: Across Andy Devine Avenue (aka Route 66) at Locomotive Park. Cost: $170,000. Several … Continue reading Kingman considers gateway arch designs; budget concerns remain
Black-owned business plans move into historic building in Bristow
An African-American-owned business based in Las Vegas plans to move into a historic building on Route 66 in Bristow, Oklahoma, later this year. Articulate Communication Publications SLLC describes itself as a Christian-based company that seeks to move into the Root's Furniture building along Route 66 in Bristow and foster the careers of other creatives and … Continue reading Black-owned business plans move into historic building in Bristow
Renaissance Brewing Co. in Tulsa opens next week
After more than six years in the making, Renaissance Brewing Co. -- Tulsa's first built-from-the-ground-up microbrewery -- will open to the public Thursday. Renaissance Brewing Co. sits at 1147 S. Lewis Ave., just a half-block from 11th Street (aka Route 66). The brewery constructed its building in a style from the 1920s and '30s. Renaissance will be … Continue reading Renaissance Brewing Co. in Tulsa opens next week
Extreme cold closes Illinois Route 66 Museum in Pontiac until Jan. 8
Extremely cold weather and a broken heating unit prompted local officials Friday to close the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac until at least Monday, Jan. 8. Ellie Alexander, director of tourism for the city, wrote in an email Friday the heating unit lacks essential parts that won't be available until … Continue reading Extreme cold closes Illinois Route 66 Museum in Pontiac until Jan. 8
Reporter who often covered Illinois Route 66 news dies
Tim Landis, the longtime business editor of The State Journal-Register in Springfield, Illinois, who often covered Route 66 news in the state, died unexpectedly Tuesday at his home in Chatham, Illinois. He was 66. Landis exercised regularly and had no known health issues at the time of his death, the newspaper reported. He apparently died … Continue reading Reporter who often covered Illinois Route 66 news dies
ROUTE Magazine to launch Feb. 1
Brennen Matthews, a principal figure behind the upcoming ROUTE Magazine, today posted this message and the above image out on social media: “ROUTE Magazine, the new high quality bi-monthly print title has begun its official launch campaign. The magazine will be focused on US road travel, vintage Americana and Route 66 and be found nationwide … Continue reading ROUTE Magazine to launch Feb. 1
Pecos Theatre in Santa Rosa may reopen in September
The historic but long-closed Pecos Theatre in downtown Santa Rosa, New Mexico, may reopen by September, according to an architect overseeing its renovations. The Communicator, based in Santa Rosa, reported in its Dec. 28 print edition project architect Kevin Belciar told the Guadalupe County Commission what work remained. In a brief but pointed presentation, he … Continue reading Pecos Theatre in Santa Rosa may reopen in September