The co-owner of the historic Irv's Burgers stand in West Hollywood, Calif., says she again is being pressured to move, reported the West Hollywood Patch. The website reported: Sonia Hong, owner of 62-year-old Irv's Burgers, said associates of her new commercial neighbors went to the sidewalk eatery in late December bearing warnings of a rent increase, … Continue reading Irv’s Burgers reportedly threatened again
Kingman’s Route 66 history
Norman Fisk of Diamond Valley Productions posted this promotional video about Kingman, Ariz. It focuses on the attractions of Route 66 in Kingman, plus a lot of the history and 19th-century pioneer trails that led to the Mother Road. https://youtu.be/jTQK6hPrCcQ
Memories of the Sky View Drive-In
As part of the "Route 66 Stories" series, Walter "Chick" Bishop tells about the many fun things that have happened through the years at the Sky View Drive-In theater on Route 66 in Litchfield, Ill. https://youtu.be/HCmo_ptnTu0 The Sky View is still operating, as it has since 1950.
Memories of the Arrow / Strufe Motel
The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway this week posted more "Route 66 Stories" videos. This one features Fred Strufe, whose family ran the Arrow / Strufe Motel in Dwight, Ill., for many years. Strufe packed in a slew of fascinating stories, including a hilarious one about a honeymooning couple, in five minutes: https://youtu.be/jjo8Xha6K7Y The Strufe … Continue reading Memories of the Arrow / Strufe Motel
Vince Gill video showcases Rialto Square Theater
I didn't know this until a few days ago -- country singer Vince Gill's official video for his 1992 hit, "I Still Believe In You," was shot entirely at the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, Ill. Music videos are meant to showcase the artist and the song. But this one shows off that historic theater … Continue reading Vince Gill video showcases Rialto Square Theater
Litchfield Route 66 museum soon will accept artifacts
The fledgling Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center Association in Litchfield, Ill., soon will begin accepting artifacts for its facility, reported The Journal-News. The newspaper said: The policy for the museum will be to accept objects, documents, photos, etc., that are directly related to the history of Litchfield and its relationship to Montgomery County. Also … Continue reading Litchfield Route 66 museum soon will accept artifacts
Albuquerque focuses on west side of Route 66
The City of Albuquerque is taking aim at revitalizing Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in the city's west end, reported the Albuquerque Journal. Mayor Richard Berry, Klarissa Peña of the Southwest Alliance of Neighbors, and other city officials revealed those plans during a ribbon-cutting for a new fire station. They briefly described to celebrants upcoming projects … Continue reading Albuquerque focuses on west side of Route 66
Road-testing three more Route 66 restaurants
In 2009, Guy Fieri's Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" tracked down three more acclaimed restaurants on Route 66 -- Salsa Brava in Flagstaff, Ariz.; Standard Diner in Albuquerque; and Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willowbrook, Ill. Here's the full segment, which hasn't appeared on this site before: https://youtu.be/XE_tsS4EOqY
“Destination: Cars Land” unveiled at Rose Parade
If you missed the telecast of the Tournament of Roses Parade yesterday from Pasadena, Calif., here's a video of Disney's 125-foot-long float, titled "Destination: Cars Land," shot an hour before the event. https://youtu.be/EujwfdRblX8 The Disney Parks Blog posted this account from the parade: The float got off to a good start as it stepped off … Continue reading “Destination: Cars Land” unveiled at Rose Parade
Patti Page, famed singer and Route 66 native, dies at 85
https://youtu.be/_Ek3eCbfqp0 Patti Page, an Oklahoma-born singer whose greatest claim to fame was her massively popular "Tennessee Waltz" song from 1950, died Tuesday in California at age 85, reported the Tulsa World and many other media outlets. I'll let other obituaries detail Page's amazing music career, which included more than 100 million records sold. But it … Continue reading Patti Page, famed singer and Route 66 native, dies at 85