The historic but long-stagnating Crystal City Shopping Center along Route 66 in southwest Tulsa soon will be auctioned, reported KJRH-TV in Tulsa. The property will be auctioned by Williams & Williams on Feb. 27. With the date will be new hopes the property will be reborn. Tulsa city councilor Jeannie Cue is a passionate supporter … Continue reading Historic Tulsa shopping center soon will be auctioned
Albuquerque proposes incentives for more neon along Route 66
Mayor Richard Berry and the City of Albuquerque are considering proposals that would lead to more and bigger neon signs along the city's Route 66 corridor, reported the Albuquerque Journal. According to the newspaper, the ideas include: -- Allowing bigger signs. A free-standing neon sign, for example, could be up to 50 percent bigger than … Continue reading Albuquerque proposes incentives for more neon along Route 66
Albuquerque restaurant refuses to pay minimum wage
The owner of the Route 66 Malt Shop in Albuquerque acknowledged to KOB-TV he's refusing to pay a new city minimum wage recently approved by voters. Here's the video from the station's report: The most pertinent points from the written part of the story: Owner Eric Szeman said he warned employees of layoffs when the … Continue reading Albuquerque restaurant refuses to pay minimum wage
Does Cadillac Ranch have new owners after Stanley Marsh 3 settled lawsuits?
Cadillac Ranch patriarch Stanley Marsh 3 and several of his associates settled all the lawsuits from 10 men who alleged sex acts were performed in Marsh's high-rise office when they were minors, reported the Amarillo Globe-News on Saturday. A statement by the plaintiffs' lawyer, however, indicates Cadillac Ranch has or soon will be transferred into … Continue reading Does Cadillac Ranch have new owners after Stanley Marsh 3 settled lawsuits?
“King of the Road” on a Route 66 cigar box guitar
A YouTube poster with the intriguing name of Thirstn How1 uploaded this clip of him rocking out on a four-string cigar-box slide guitar with a Route 66 paint job. He covers Roger Miller's 1965 hit "King of the Road," with a few licks from Bobby Troup's "Route 66" thrown into the mix. https://youtu.be/uQXDfR35Zks Miller, incidentally, … Continue reading “King of the Road” on a Route 66 cigar box guitar
Newest edition of popular Route 66 guidebook is out
Author Jerry McClanahan and the National Historic Route 66 Federation announced an update for its popular "EZ Guide for Travelers" guidebook is now available for purchase. This is the first print update since 2005 2008 for the Route 66 guidebook, which provides turn-by-turn directions for both eastbound and westbound driving. It can be bought with the … Continue reading Newest edition of popular Route 66 guidebook is out
Route 66 billboard museum planned in Bethany, Okla.
A print story hasn't been posted yet, but The Oklahoman newspaper posted this video yesterday about an idea for a Route 66 billboard museum in Bethany, Okla.: Longtime Oklahoma roadie Kathy Anderson came up with the idea. And, as you can tell by the video, the idea is that neon signs and porcelain signs will … Continue reading Route 66 billboard museum planned in Bethany, Okla.
Bond fund cuts may jeopardize future motel revitalization in Albuquerque
The City of Albuquerque is proposing an 83 percent cut in bond funds for affordable housing, jeopardizing possible future renovations and reuse of old Route 66 properties in the city, according to an op-ed in the Albuquerque Journal. John Bloomfield, executive director of NewLife Homes, wrote the piece. NewLife guided the renovation and reuse of the … Continue reading Bond fund cuts may jeopardize future motel revitalization in Albuquerque
66 to Cali stand will stay on Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica City Council approved a new lease for the 66 to Cali souvenir stand and ended months of uncertainty for owner Dan Rice, who feared he would lose his space on the Santa Monica Pier. Rice relayed the news Friday afternoon on the 66 to Cali Facebook page. Earlier in the month, Rice … Continue reading 66 to Cali stand will stay on Santa Monica Pier
Operation Route 66 launches Kickstarter campaign to finish film
Operation Route 66, a father-son filmmaking team that traveled Route 66 last year to talk to veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, have started a Kickstarter fundraiser to finish their documentary. Kurt and Nick Gerber seek to raise $45,000 by March 22 to cover editing and post-production costs for the movie. The Gerbers hope to … Continue reading Operation Route 66 launches Kickstarter campaign to finish film