A former Santa Fe Railroad steam locomotive, Engine No. 3751, dating to 1927 will make a rare appearance in the Route 66 town of San Bernardino, Calif., during San Bernardino Railroad Days on April 27-28. According to a news release from "Route 66 Railway" author Elrond Lawrence: The steam special will be operated from Los … Continue reading 1927 locomotive will steam into San Bernardino
California Route 66 advocate Vivian Davies dies
Vivian Davies, a founder of the California Historic Route 66 Association and an author of a vital Route 66 guidebook to California, died on April 5 at age 95 in Sedona, Ariz., reported her daughter. Davies "didn't want anything extra done about her" her daughter said in an email, so there was no funeral service. … Continue reading California Route 66 advocate Vivian Davies dies
Palms Grill Cafe lands new managers
The historic Palms Grill Cafe along Route 66 in downtown Atlanta, Ill., has hired Jordan Weaver and Ronda McBride of J-R Culinary Partners of nearby Lincoln, Ill., as the restaurant's new management, effective in early May. Weaver works at a Culver's restaurant in Lincoln, and McBride runs the Owl's Roost bookstore and coffee bar in … Continue reading Palms Grill Cafe lands new managers
Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors
A couple that will honeymoon along Route 66 for three weeks in June will send unique Polaroid photographs to contributors of their Kickstarter campaign. The campaign already is a success, with more than $1,200 raised. The fundraising goal was $1,000, and 29 days still remain in the campaign. However, those wishing to receive the photos … Continue reading Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors
Bomb found in Santa Rosa’s Blue Hole
(Note: This was supposed to be published about a week ago, but it inexplicably went into draft mode.) A bomb found deep in the waters of the legendary Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, N.M., was safety recovered and dismantled Thursday, according to varying reports. The person who found the bomb was the publisher of the … Continue reading Bomb found in Santa Rosa’s Blue Hole
More Route 66 murals coming to Joplin
Alth0ugh one decorative mural on Route 66 in Joplin, Mo., was announced recently, at least three more are in the pipeline, reported the Joplin Globe. Here are the murals that will probably be created in the coming months: Phoenix Fired Art is creating a large ceramic mural, "Rise of the Phoenix," at the corner of … Continue reading More Route 66 murals coming to Joplin
Video about Tulsa’s Route 66 and Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
The City of Tulsa produced this video about the city's section of Route 66 and Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza. The clip concentrates on the recent installation of the "East Meets West" statues: https://youtu.be/3381Gg3Aa3U
Dedication of Odell Station miniature
"Roamin' Rich" Dinkela produced this video of the recent dedication ceremony of Willem Bor's newly created miniature replica of Odell Station. The miniature is housed at the Pontiac Oakland Museum in Pontiac, Ill. https://youtu.be/pNzqoUd6ZaY Bor, a native of the Netherlands, has created several miniature replicas of Route 66 landmarks.
The Road Crew performing at Joplin festival
The Road Crew, which recorded an entire album devoted to Route 66 a few years ago, will perform during the International Route 66 Festival in August in Joplin, Mo., and two other nearby venues. In Joplin, the group will open for The Grass Roots at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, along the Main Street festival … Continue reading The Road Crew performing at Joplin festival
Indictments against Stanley Marsh 3 include four new victims
A grand jury issued six indictments alleging sexual abuse of children against Cadillac Ranch patriarch Stanley Marsh 3, the Amarillo Globe-News reported Thursday. The newspaper says the indictments include four new victims. Marsh 3, 75, was indicted on eight counts of sexual performance by a child, four counts of sexual assault of a child and … Continue reading Indictments against Stanley Marsh 3 include four new victims