Edwardsville, Illinois, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the St. Louis metropolitan region. That didn't stop a local official from saying the city was missing an opportunity for Route 66 tourism. Historic Preservation Commission associate member Cindy Reinhardt talked about those missed opportunities in front of the Edwardsville City Council, according to the Daily Intellgencer: … Continue reading Official: Edwardsville missing Route 66 opportunities
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CBS takes a closer look at Clifton’s Cafeteria
"CBS Sunday Morning" recently devoted nearly five minutes to the recently reopened Clifton's Cafeteria in downtown Los Angeles. The segment provides as good of an overview of what Clifton's Cafeteria now is as anything: View More: U.S. News|Live News|More News Videos Based on what I've heard from longtime Route 66 advocate Scott Piotrowski, you'd … Continue reading CBS takes a closer look at Clifton’s Cafeteria
Martin Luther King Bridge in St. Louis to reopen next month
The Martin Luther King Bridge in St. Louis is slated to reopen the week of Dec. 21 after being closed in July for repairs, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and other media outlets. The King bridge had been tentatively set to close from July 6 through Nov. 24. But that timeline was contingent on … Continue reading Martin Luther King Bridge in St. Louis to reopen next month
More than 12,000 finish Route 66 Marathon events
More than 12,000 people finished the various events during last weekend's Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa, including more than 2,500 in the 26.2-mile race, according to results on the event's website. The 10th edition of the Route 66 Marathon included a half-marathon, relay races, a 5K run and walk and the mascot dash. The courses went all … Continue reading More than 12,000 finish Route 66 Marathon events
Report on Route 66: The Road Ahead workshops released
A series of workshops convened last summer by the Route 66: The Road Ahead Initiative's steering committee to help map out Route 66's future. More than 300 people attended meetings held in several states. Bill Thomas, chairman of the committee, released a final report about the workshops over the weekend. The 33-page Acrobat document may … Continue reading Report on Route 66: The Road Ahead workshops released
Poll: Mojave Trails National Monument proposal has strong support
A proposed Mojave Trails National Monument and two other proposed national monuments in California enjoy strong support from residents, according to a poll by Public Opinion Strategies, reported KCET. Vet Voice Foundation commissioned the poll. An alternative proposal by U.S. Rep. Paul Cook (R-Calif.), however, is opposed by two-thirds of Californians. President Barack Obama may use executive authority to … Continue reading Poll: Mojave Trails National Monument proposal has strong support
Ed Ruscha to be named Oklahoma Cultural Treasure
Ed Ruscha, a trailblazer of the Pop Art movement whose photography of gas stations along Route 66 helped jump-start his career, will be named the 12th Oklahoma Cultural Treasure during the Governor's Arts Awards on Dec. 2. Ruscha is the first such Oklahoma Cultural Treasure honoree since historian John Hope Franklin in 2004, reported The Oklahoman … Continue reading Ed Ruscha to be named Oklahoma Cultural Treasure
Part of Route 66 reopens in the Mojave Desert
A 21-mile stretch of Route 66 in California's Mojave Desert reopened Friday from Cadiz Road to Essex Road, reported the Needles Desert Star. A large chunk of Route 66 in the Mojave closed in September 2014 after flash flooding damaged roadways and destroyed dozens of bridges. The stretch from Ludlow to Amboy reopened in January after … Continue reading Part of Route 66 reopens in the Mojave Desert
Jensen’s Point spruced up by volunteers
Jensen's Point lookout along Route 66 near Pacific, Missouri, is slated to reopen in February. The site's readiness for visitors took a big step last weekend after three dozen volunteers -- mostly from the Ozark Trails Association -- cleared brush, trimmed branches and removed trash from along the steps and slope to the lookout area. As part of … Continue reading Jensen’s Point spruced up by volunteers