Author Michael Wallis, the baritone voice of the Sheriff of Radiator Springs in Disney-Pixar's animated "Cars" movies, hinted Sunday afternoon there may be a "Cars 3" film. In an email and a Facebook post, Wallis said: CARS 3? The rumors are flying as fast as Lightning McQueen. The Sheriff of Radiator Springs is primed and … Continue reading Michael Wallis hints at a “Cars 3” movie
New “Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide” is available
The updated 16th edition of "The Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide," published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation, is now available to order. The federation didn't have the book listed on its 0nline store as of Saturday. However, it can be ordered from Amazon for $15.95 -- although it's "temporarily" out of stock. In early … Continue reading New “Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide” is available
Springfield chamber honors owner of Route 66 Rail Haven hotel
The Springfield, Mo., Area Chamber of Commerce honored Gordon Elliott as its 2013 Springfieldian during its annual meeting Friday, according to a news release. For those who don't know who Elliott is, his Route 66 connection will become quickly apparent. To the news release: As CEO of Elliott Lodging and Oak Ridge Properties, Elliott owns and … Continue reading Springfield chamber honors owner of Route 66 Rail Haven hotel
A word from our sponsor
This television ad for the China-based Foton Motor Co. was uploaded a few days ago by Michael Wong, who was the spot's visual and artistic director. You'll see an Arizona Historic Route 66 road sign make a brief appearance. https://youtu.be/RGBJltoGcI8 Yes, I do believe the Chinese hold a certain fascination for the Mother Road.
An introduction to the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program
I was pleasantly surprised to see this new video pop up in my feed. It's a 5 1/2-minute primer on the history of Route 66 and the purpose of the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. https://youtu.be/6SMonr1_M-w More about the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program can be found here. It may be a federal government program, … Continue reading An introduction to the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program
Crown Candy Kitchen marks 100th year
The Crown Candy Kitchen restaurant in St. Louis is marking its 100th year north of downtown St. Louis. More incredibly, it's been owned by the same family the entire time. Crown Candy Kitchen isn't on Route 66. But it's such a historic landmark, many Route 66 travelers seek it out anyway. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch … Continue reading Crown Candy Kitchen marks 100th year
New operator sought for Palms Grill Cafe, but it will remain open
The nonprofit board that owns the historically restored Palms Grill Cafe building, which sits along old Route 66 in downtown Atlanta, Ill., is seeking a new operator for the restaurant by May 1, but it will likely stay open in the interim. The Atlanta Public Library Board owns the Downey Building where the restaurant operates. … Continue reading New operator sought for Palms Grill Cafe, but it will remain open
A look at retro tobacco ads
Frank Kocevar of Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Ariz., put together this video about vintage cigarette advertisements, including radio clips, from the 1940s and '50s. It's startling to see doctors and nurses touting the health benefits of smokes. Cigarette advertising ended on television by 1970. https://youtu.be/1ySHMwf8ZRY Kocevar says that some of the images of memorabilia … Continue reading A look at retro tobacco ads
Maybe you can help find a lost dog
Thousands of pleas to help find lost dogs get posted on telephone poles, in newspapers, and on bulletin boards across the country. One is probably tacked up in your neighborhood now. Having lost a dog in recent years, I can relate to the worry. But because this website focuses on news along Route 66, I … Continue reading Maybe you can help find a lost dog
“The Mother Road”
Here's one of our all-time favorite songs about Route 66 -- starring Alan Rhody and a lot of nice country guitar licks. https://youtu.be/7CFPqjw5KVM The song was included in the "Songs of Route 66" compilation album, which apparently is available only in CD form here. An acoustic version of Rhody's song can be downloaded for 99 … Continue reading “The Mother Road”