The auction of Boot Hill Saloon & Grill in Vega, Texas, scheduled for Saturday, was delayed because of bad weather, reported the Amarillo Globe-News. The auction by Caprock Auction Group now will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Bids will start at $25,000, with unspecified reserve. The restaurant and bar on Route 66 was … Continue reading Boot Hill auction delayed
Cucamonga Service Station may reopen by July
The historic Cucamonga Service Station in Rancho Cucamonga, California, likely will reopen as an automotive memorabilia museum in July, reported The Press Enterprise. Volunteers of the Route 66 Inland Empire California Association have worked many months to restore the century-old station on Route 66, including unveiling a new paint job and Richfield gas sign in … Continue reading Cucamonga Service Station may reopen by July
Grandson of Zeno’s will open restaurant in Rolla
The Zeno's Motel and Steakhouse along Route 66 in Rolla, Missouri, is gone, having met its demise by the wrecking ball about three years ago. However, grandson of the longtime owner of that establishment is opening an Italian restaurant next month in Rolla, reported the Rolla Daily News. It's not on Route 66, but it's … Continue reading Grandson of Zeno’s will open restaurant in Rolla
Joplin installs new wayfarer signs
The City of Joplin, Missouri, on Friday unveiled one of a series of 37 new wayfarer signs to help guide travelers to attractions in the city. The first one is at 423 S. Range Line Road, according to the Joplin Globe. Joplin's stretch of the historic Route 66 highway will be marked by versions of … Continue reading Joplin installs new wayfarer signs
California to allow bicycles on Interstate 40
The California Department of Transportation granted the Adventure Cycling Association's request to allow parts of Interstate 40 to be used as part of its upcoming Bicycle Route 66 Map, according a blog post Thursday from the association. The association had asked CalTrans to used parts of Interstate 40 because old Route 66 through parts of … Continue reading California to allow bicycles on Interstate 40
Coleman Theatre will screen double feature of silent movies
The historic Coleman Theatre Beautiful in Miami, Oklahoma, will present two century-old silent films with Dennis James on the theater's Mighty Wurlitzer organ. The two hour-long films from 1915 are "The Cheat" and "A Fool There Was" -- both of which were considered scandalous during that era but are tame by modern standards. Show times … Continue reading Coleman Theatre will screen double feature of silent movies
Two development proposals revealed for De Anza
Among the development proposals for the historic but long-closed De Anza Motel in Albuquerque are a quality boutique hotel and a motel/condominium hybrid, reported the Albuquerque Journal. Five developers submitted proposals for the property, and the city hasn't revealed them. But the newspaper obtained copies of two of the submissions. TLC Plumbing founder Dale Armstrong … Continue reading Two development proposals revealed for De Anza
New documentary delves into Nob Hill’s history
A new, 12-minute documentary was produced about the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, which set to mark its 100th anniversary next year. This video contains some boosterism, but it also has a lot of history and vintage photos about that now-hip section of town, including about its founder, "Colonel" D.K.B. Sellers. And, since Route 66 … Continue reading New documentary delves into Nob Hill’s history
Best Western Route 66 program pays dividends
Longtime readers of this website may remember Best Western hotels launching The Kicks on Route 66 Tour campaign. In short, the campaign provided an interactive list of attractions along Route 66 and encouraged participation using social media and geocaches. I recently wondered how well this campaign worked for Best Western. Then this video popped up a … Continue reading Best Western Route 66 program pays dividends
More details emerge about upcoming Boot Hill auction
A few more details about next weekend's auction of the Boot Hill Saloon & Grill in Vega, Texas, emerged in recent days. --- Caprock Auctions, which is overseeing the sale, has set a time for 10 a.m. Central on Saturday of when bidding will begin. The beginning bid is $25,000. The auction will be on … Continue reading More details emerge about upcoming Boot Hill auction