The town of Williams, Arizona, received quite a Christmas gift a few day ago. An anonymous benefactor will cover the cost of installing up to 160 new street lights in town, including its tourist-heavy stretch of Route 66, reported the Williams-Grand Canyon News. The lights are worth a total of between $150,000 and $180,000. But … Continue reading Anonymous donor gives Williams new street lights
A video Christmas card from the Kocevars
Frank and Lynne Kocevar sold Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Arizona, a few months ago, but that hasn't prevented them from visiting folks on Route 66 and putting together their annual video Christmas card with scenes from Arizona. Here's their well-wishes for the holidays in 2014. A scene around the 1:40 mark will probably get … Continue reading A video Christmas card from the Kocevars
Route 66 fans rally for endangered bridge
Post by Jax JustJax. A group of about 20 Route 66 enthusiasts staged a rally Tuesday on the east side of the historic Gasconade River Bridge near Hazelgreen, Missouri, to plead with the state to repair, not replace, the deteriorating span. "Roamin' Rich" Dinkela organized the effort within the past few days. The bridge was … Continue reading Route 66 fans rally for endangered bridge
Devil’s Elbow Bridge decorated for Christmas
The historic Devil's Elbow Bridge in the Route 66 hamlet of Devil's Elbow, Missouri, is decorated for Christmas for what is believed to be the first time. According to the Pulaski County USA blog, which is an offshoot of its tourism office, the townsfolk decided to do something new with the bridge after a rehabilitation … Continue reading Devil’s Elbow Bridge decorated for Christmas
Three people try to make Route 66 more interesting
In recent days, newspapers have profiled three people hundreds of miles apart who are doing their part to try to dress up old stretches of Route 66. West of Needles, California, the Needles Desert Star reports Jim Nickel -- originally from Oregon -- has built several monuments to the branches of the U.S. military from … Continue reading Three people try to make Route 66 more interesting
Missouri closes Gasconade River Bridge
The 90-year-old Gasconade River Bridge that carries Route 66 near Hazelgreen, Missouri, was closed by the Missouri Department of Transportation a few days ago, and its reopening remains indefinite. According to a MoDOT page of unplanned bridge closures and restrictions, the bridge was closed Dec. 18 due to "multiple areas of concern ... and continued … Continue reading Missouri closes Gasconade River Bridge
White House petitioned to designate Route 66 a national landmark
Someone launched a We the People petition drive to the White House Sunday to designate "Old Route 66" as a historic landmark. The creator of the petition is listed as J.W. (I don't know who he or she is) of Springfield, Oregon, and has made the rounds on Facebook. The petitioner described the petition as … Continue reading White House petitioned to designate Route 66 a national landmark
“Eternal Route 66” DVD produced
Chuck Williams, who parlayed his Christian faith and enthusiasm for Route 66 into two editions of his "Eternal Route 66" book, recently announced he's created an "Eternal Route 66" DVD filmed on the Mother Road. Here's a trailer for the project. You'll probably recognize a few Route 66 landmarks in the background: https://youtu.be/U4rRckjxqvE A description … Continue reading “Eternal Route 66” DVD produced
Major section of Route 66 in Mojave Desert may reopen by January
A significant part of Route 66 in Southern Calfornia's Mojave Desert may reopen by January after flood damage forced its closing in early September. ZachNews, based in Needles, California, reported a 28-mile section of Route 66 from Ludlow to Amboy may reopen as soon as next month. Unprecedented flash flooding closed almost all the roadway … Continue reading Major section of Route 66 in Mojave Desert may reopen by January
Albuquerque motel destroyed by fire
Fire destroyed the former Mountain Lodge motel Thursday afternoon along Route 66 on the east edge of Albuquerque, reported the Albuquerque Journal and other media outlets. The motel had been converted into apartments. No one was hurt in the blaze, but five people reportedly were rendered homeless. The structure was a total loss. Here is … Continue reading Albuquerque motel destroyed by fire