The historic armory building along Route 66 in Oklahoma City will become a concert venue instead after a plan to develop it into a hotel and microbrewery stalled. The Oklahoman newspaper reported that the new, $23 million project for the armory would be led by Oklahoma City investor Mark Fischer and Arkansas-based Beaty Capital Group, … Continue reading Oklahoma City armory to become a concert venue instead of a hotel-brewery development
Lebanon gets sponsorship for a 12-foot-tall, interactive Route 66 shield
The Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission recently awarded the City of Lebanon a sponsorship worth up to $15,000 for an interactive Missouri Route 66 shield sign that will be 12 feet tall. Nearly a half-dozen others will be installed across the Show-Me State. Lebanon tourism director Rebecca Rupard announced the sponsorship during the annual meeting … Continue reading Lebanon gets sponsorship for a 12-foot-tall, interactive Route 66 shield
Grand Canyon Caverns to hold grand reopening ceremony at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1
After a two-year hiatus, Grand Canyon Caverns near Peach Springs, Arizona, will hold its grand reopening at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1. The ceremony will include a ribbon-cutting, followed by presentations by Grand Canyon Caverns representatives, according to a news release. Starting with the 1 p.m. tour that day at the caverns, it is offering … Continue reading Grand Canyon Caverns to hold grand reopening ceremony at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1
Owner of Gearhead Curios plans gas station-themed motor court in Galena
The owner of Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas, soon will break ground on a project to build a gas-station-themed, 10-unit motor court called Petrol Motor Quart in Galena. Aaron Perry announced on Facebook the groundbreaking for the project, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. local time on Feb. 11. The motor court will be at 317 S. … Continue reading Owner of Gearhead Curios plans gas station-themed motor court in Galena
Fire damages Dazy Courts Apartments in Carthage; injuries reported
A fire on Thursday damaged the Dazy Courts Apartments and Sleeping Rooms, formerly a motel just off Route 66, in Carthage, Missouri. KOAM-TV reported several people were treated for smoke inhalation, and one was taken to a hospital. The fire affected the north side of the complex, which contained six units. The south side was … Continue reading Fire damages Dazy Courts Apartments in Carthage; injuries reported
Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow will hold its reopening celebration on March 22
The closed Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow, California, will hold a grand reopening celebration on March 22. The museum, located in a historic Harvey House complex on the city's north side, will be open that day at 10 a.m.., with the celebration tentatively scheduled for 11 a.m. After that, the museum will be … Continue reading Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow will hold its reopening celebration on March 22
New owner of Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon promises no change in its look
The new owner of the Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri, promised the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society that the landmark motel's appearance would not change. Mark Bertel, founder and CEO of the Dels Corp., spoke via telephone to the society after high winds kept him from flying to Lebanon to attend its annual membership … Continue reading New owner of Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon promises no change in its look
El Camino Motor Hotel in north of Albuquerque goes up for sale
The historic El Camino Motor Hotel, located along the older alignment of Route 66 north of Albuquerque, has been placed on the market for $2.5 million. The motel actually is located in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, a small village north of Albuquerque. Albuquerque Business First (subscription required) reports the motel went on the market in … Continue reading El Camino Motor Hotel in north of Albuquerque goes up for sale
Tulsa plans statewide Route 66 centennial celebration on May 30, 2026
The City of Tulsa is planning a statewide Route 66 centennial celebration on May 30, 2026, that includes a huge car parade and other events. News on 6 in Tulsa was the first to have the story, though details still are a bit fuzzy. One of the tentative events is a parade featuring thousands of … Continue reading Tulsa plans statewide Route 66 centennial celebration on May 30, 2026
Restored neon sign installed at Rock Cafe in Stroud
The historic neon sign at the Rock Cafe in Stroud, Oklahoma, has a new glow after it was restored with a grant from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission with the aid of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association. The sign dates to the 1940s and was re-installed a few days ago. https://youtu.be/M0OXCTtSGV0 And Rich Dinkela, president … Continue reading Restored neon sign installed at Rock Cafe in Stroud