Ever since officials a few weeks ago feared the large neon sign on the Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena, Calif., might be a safety hazard, local preservationists have moved quickly to see whether the historic building could be restored and reopened. According to a weekend story in the Pasadena Star-News: --- Landmark Theaters, which leases … Continue reading Advocates make effort to restore, reopen South Pasadena theater
Route 66 restaurant played vital role in rise of Mexican food
The Mitla Cafe, marking its 75th anniversary on Route 66 in San Bernardino, Calif., played a crucial role in the rise of Mexican cuisine in the United States and the Taco Bell restaurant chain, according to a new book by Gustavo Arellano. Arellano's book is titled "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America." It will … Continue reading Route 66 restaurant played vital role in rise of Mexican food
More about the 66 Motel sign project
About 10 days ago, Ed Klein at Route 66 World announced a fundraiser to help restore the historic neon sign at the 66 Motel in Needles, Calif. Here'a a video he posted today that explains more about the project: https://youtu.be/VWqexoBsgOI Klein has raised $1,120 as of Monday evening, but he's less than a third of … Continue reading More about the 66 Motel sign project
Cyclist soon will begin quest for Litchfield museum
Andy Ritchie, a 62-year-old city administrator for Litchfield, Ill., will begin his 2,300-mile cycling quest on Route 66 in early May to raise funds for a history and Route 66 museum in Litchfield, reported The Journal-News in nearby Hillsboro. The newspaper reported: Ritchie will be accompanied by his wife, Pam, who will fly to California … Continue reading Cyclist soon will begin quest for Litchfield museum
Memories of a road trip
A fan of Japanese singer and actor Yamashita Tomohisa has posted this slide show of images from his recently completed trip on Route 66. The video is in tribute to Yamashita's 27th birthday, which is today. https://youtu.be/nVDUG-mGnHo Someone on Vimeo was posting the full "Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66" episodes that aired on Japanese television. Alas, … Continue reading Memories of a road trip
A day in Oatman
Here's a nice video, shot just a few days ago, in the Route 66 town of Oatman, Ariz. There's no fancy editing or a pop-music soundtrack. Just the town, its people and animals, and the natural sounds. https://youtu.be/U7jfbxEya_4
Man will bicycle Route 66 for childhood-hunger charity
Sixty-five-year-old Bill Catlett plans to bicycle 1,900 miles on Route 66 from Victorville, Calif., to St. Louis in his native Missouri, according to the San Bernardino County Sun. Catlett, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., wants to raise $25,000 for the Inland Empire United Way and Inland Valley Hope Partners to help combat child hunger. As a young … Continue reading Man will bicycle Route 66 for childhood-hunger charity
“Route 66: The Neon Highway” revisited
Andrew Wood, a communications professor at San Jose State University and an avowed roadie, shot and produced a short video about the neon signs of Route 66 in 2008. You can view it here. Wood just completed another journey on Route 66, and created a new video with the same theme: https://youtu.be/OTEP6pb340s Music is "Route … Continue reading “Route 66: The Neon Highway” revisited
Paul Bunyan’s journey on Route 66
This is the story behind the Paul Bunyan fiberglass giant, aka Muffler Man, that sits on old Route 66 in downtown Atlanta, Ill. It formerly stood at a restaurant, also on Route 66, in Cicero, Ill. https://youtu.be/WDtXoyOrDqU The video was produced by WCIA-TV, based in Champaign, Ill.
Admiral Twin Drive-In may reopen by Memorial Day
The Admiral Twin Drive-In in Tulsa, which saw its iconic double screen destroyed by a fire in September 2010, may reopen by Memorial Day weekend, reported KOTV in Tulsa. Here's the video report: The new double screen, which will be made of steel instead of wood, also will house the restrooms and concession stands at … Continue reading Admiral Twin Drive-In may reopen by Memorial Day