This video, shot over the Fourth of July holiday, shows all of the dollar bills affixed to the walls, ceilings, and whatever else is available at the Oatman Hotel in Oatman, Ariz. According to the videographer, the total count of the bills was 62,000 about three years ago. There's little reason to doubt that: https://youtu.be/Yj507i5DnRI?t=13s … Continue reading Oatman Hotel is in the money
Ground broken on interchange project that restores part of Route 66
The California Department of Transportation held a ceremonial groundbreaking last week for building a new interchange for Interstates 15 and 215 near Devore that includes restoring a part of Route 66 to traffic, reported the Highland Community News. The $324 million project adds truck by-pass lanes and one travel lane in each direction -- all to … Continue reading Ground broken on interchange project that restores part of Route 66
Albuquerque soon will enact neon sign incentives
The Albuquerque City Council last week passed a series of proposals that will encourage neon signs along Route 66 in the city, and Mayor Richard Berry says he intends to sign them, according to the Albuquerque Journal. The proposal will go into effect about a month after Berry's signature. According to the newspaper, the packages … Continue reading Albuquerque soon will enact neon sign incentives
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The exterior of a new radiator and auto body shop in Victorville, Calif., sports a Route 66 theme, thanks to the help of city planners, reported the Victorville Daily Press. After six years of construction, the exterior of a radiator and auto body shop has been completed on D Street in Old Town, making it … Continue reading More of this, please
Huge kerosene tank removed in front of El Garces
A previously unknown 20,000-gallon underground tank containing kerosene was dug up and removed from a park directly in front of the El Garces Hotel in Needles, Calif., a few days ago, reported the Mohave Daily News. Needles public works director Marc Richards explained how the tank was discovered: Richards said the tank was discovered while crew … Continue reading Huge kerosene tank removed in front of El Garces
Joliet may balk at paying for repairs to Rich & Creamy stand
Even though the historic Rich & Creamy ice cream stand in Joliet, Ill., reportedly has a good business -- including Route 66 travelers from all over the globe -- the city manager is wary of the city paying for a new roof, said The Herald-News in Joliet. The City of Joliet bought the aging building about … Continue reading Joliet may balk at paying for repairs to Rich & Creamy stand
Group may renovate Elk City hotel into apartments
A development group may restore the long-closed Casa Grande Hotel on Route 66 in Elk City, Okla., and convert it into apartments for moderate-income families, according to an article by The Daily Elk Citian. City commissioners passed a resolution supporting the group's efforts, although it didn't pass a zoning change for the project, the newspaper … Continue reading Group may renovate Elk City hotel into apartments
Film about Illinois Route 66 wayside exhibits
This new film from Pounds Media promotes the more than two dozen wayside exhibits found on Route 66 in Illinois. Illinois Route 66 Wayside Exhibits from Pounds Media on Vimeo. A description of the video: As you drive down Route 66 from Chicago towards St. Louis you will pass through dozens of interesting towns. Each … Continue reading Film about Illinois Route 66 wayside exhibits
Severe hailstorm strikes Santa Rosa
A severe storm in the Route 66 town of Santa Rosa, N.M., produced hail the size of golf balls and in such quantity that the city was forced to use snowplows to clear its streets, according to varying media reports. The Facebook page of the Guadalupe County Communicator, based in Santa Rosa, was the first … Continue reading Severe hailstorm strikes Santa Rosa
Birthday wishes, 2013
For the second straight year, here are Independence Day well-wishes to the United States from well-traveled customers at the Historic Seligman Sundries coffeehouse on Route 66 in Seligman, Ariz. https://youtu.be/bXRwbePnMN8 Seligman Sundries co-owner Frank Kocevar says the footage was shot during a one-week period. It’s another example of how much Route 66 fascinates foreign travelers.