The much-delayed "East Meets West" sculpture will finally be installed later this summer at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa, reported the Tulsa World. The City Council heard an update this week on the $1.2 million Vision 2025 project, which likely will have its official unveiling in October after it arrives and is assembled, and … Continue reading Sculpture will be installed at Tulsa’s Avery Plaza this summer
Glenn Frey’s official “Route 66” video
Via Rolling Stone magazine, here's the official video of Glenn Frey's version of "Route 66": Frey, the frontman of the Eagles, has just released a solo album of American classics, titled "After Hours" (Amazon download here).
Inside Ramone’s House of Body Art at Cars Land
The Disney Parks Blog posted this video of auto designer Chip Foose painting pinstripes on the interior of Ramone's House of Body Art. Foose acknowledges the influence of Route 66 in his designs: https://youtu.be/CW62cNbncNo Ramone's is part of Cars Land in Disney California Adventure park. (Check out the Cars Land site, while you're at it. … Continue reading Inside Ramone’s House of Body Art at Cars Land
War veterans suddenly in spotlight on Route 66
Here's something eerie -- two different stories about war veterans on Route 66 were posted on the Internet today within an hour of each other. The Pontiac Daily Leader in Pontiac, Ill., reported on Tom Skinner cycling on much of Route 66 to raise awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder -- an ailment which dogged him for … Continue reading War veterans suddenly in spotlight on Route 66
De Anza rehab will begin in July
The long-awaited rejuvenation of the long-closed De Anza Motor Lodge in Albuquerque will begin in a matter of weeks, reported the New Mexico Business Weekly today. Several developers of the historic Route 66 property have come and gone. But the latest, Rob Dickson, reportedly has set a construction start for July with the $4.3 million … Continue reading De Anza rehab will begin in July
Historic Steak ‘n Shake nominated to National Register
The Steak 'n Shake restaurant at 1158 E. St. Louis St. in Springfield, Mo., has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, according to KOLR / KOZL. Owner Gary Leonard has been part of the restaurant nearly as long as it existed: "I came down here with the family in 1973 and started working … Continue reading Historic Steak ‘n Shake nominated to National Register
Boots Motel reopens
The historic Boots Motel of Carthage, Mo., reopened Tuesday to overnight guests after a decade-long hiatus. A few reports and videos have popped up, but this one by KOAM-TV in nearby Pittsburg, Kan., is the best so far: UPDATE: KY3 News also posted a story and video about the reopening.
Saving a bridge by putting it on a diet
The historic York Boulevard Bridge in Los Angeles, which carried Route 66 from 1932 to 1934, apparently is in danger of being torn down and replaced with a wider bridge because of traffic congestion. However, a local cyclist has come up with an intriguing possible solution to keep the 1912 concrete arch bridge and make … Continue reading Saving a bridge by putting it on a diet
A visit to the Mitla Cafe
Taco Maven and a few of her pals spent Cinco de Mayo last weekend dining at the historic Mitla Cafe in San Bernardino, Calif., located right off Route 66. https://vimeo.com/41674695 The Mitla has receive a lot of attention lately, thanks to the recently published book "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America." The Mitla was … Continue reading A visit to the Mitla Cafe
Will Rogers, Carol Duncan voted to Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame
Longtime Oklahoma Route 66 volunteer Carol Duncan and the late comedian, writer, and actor Will Rogers will be inducted into the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame when the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton officially reopens May 26, according to a news release today from the Oklahoma Route 66 Association. The Hall of Fame … Continue reading Will Rogers, Carol Duncan voted to Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame