Clifton's Cafeteria, a historic restaurant in downtown Los Angeles near the original western terminus of Route 66, on Wednesday removed the aluminum that hid the building's original 1904 facade for nearly 50 years, reported the Los Angeles Times. The new view was a little unsightly. But the facade will be restored as part of an … Continue reading Historic L.A. restaurant displays its original facade
Enjoy a tipple in Edwardsville
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch today mentioned two wineries that operate on the metro-east side of the region -- including one on Route 66 in Edwardsville, Ill. On the outside Springers Creek Winery may look like a corner bar, but the two-building winery has received state and national attention. Last year, the Edwardsville winery was inducted … Continue reading Enjoy a tipple in Edwardsville
A plug for Route 66’s best guidebook
Dan Rice, owner of the 66-to-Cali souvenir store on the Santa Monica Pier, explains his endorsement of Jerry McClanahan's "EZ66 Guide for Travelers" guidebook of Route 66. https://youtu.be/BHQomCqypgU It's an important to note that McClanahan maintains a Web page that contains regular updates to the guidebook. It's recommended that you consult that page before heading … Continue reading A plug for Route 66’s best guidebook
Two Chevy Route 66 commercials shot on the Mother Road
In recent weeks, we learned that one of the candidates for the Chevrolet Route 66 commercial for the Super Bowl was shot on Route 66. Apparently at least two others were shot on Route 66. One of the spots prominently feature the historic U-Drop Inn gas station in Shamrock, Texas, and a couple of great-looking Corvettes. Here's a … Continue reading Two Chevy Route 66 commercials shot on the Mother Road
“Catoosa Blue: A Love Story”
This is a short documentary film about the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Okla., created by high-schooler Alexander Knight. https://youtu.be/7QDwXVDOQhs The film premiered during the deadCENTER Film Festival in Oklahoma City last summer. Knight donated the film to the Catoosa Arts & Tourism Society/Fins of the Blue Whale volunteer group, which is working to preserve the Route 66 … Continue reading “Catoosa Blue: A Love Story”
Where is the western end of Route 66?
Dan Rice, owner of the 66-to-Cali souvenir shop on the Santa Monica Pier, does a very good job answering that question. The western terminus of the Mother Road has a complicated history: https://youtu.be/BTY26SpkNAc
The Motels of Route 66 project will spawn a book and film
Simon Cantlon, an Emmy-nominated producer of digital media for the entertainment industry, has launched The Motels of Route 66 project that will spawn a documentary film and a book. Cantlon created this video that explains his project: https://youtu.be/YoezV5IWF90 According to his website: The Motels of Route 66 project will capture the spirit of these motels, … Continue reading The Motels of Route 66 project will spawn a book and film
Victorville newspaper takes note of Route 66 report
It took a while, but it looks like other media types are taking note of the recently released Route 66 Economic Impact Report. On Sunday, the Victorville (Calif.) Daily Press took a closer look. And one longtime roadie, Jim Conkle, said Victorville isn't doing enough to draw Route 66 tourism: Conkle has seen small towns … Continue reading Victorville newspaper takes note of Route 66 report
La Posada nearly finished with all the rooms
John Sharpe, chef at the acclaimed Turquoise Room restaurant at the historic and massively successful La Posada hotel in Winslow, Ariz., revealed a few newsworthy items in his regular email newsletter Sunday. First, construction on all the hotel's rooms is about to come to an end. Sharpe said: We are presently at 49 and will top … Continue reading La Posada nearly finished with all the rooms
Odell Station in miniature
Willem Bor, a resident of the Netherlands who has created miniature versions of Route 66 landmarks, has finished a new one -- the historic Odell Station in Odell, Ill., in 1/25th scale. Bor even made a miniature of the travel trailer that sits next to it. More of Bor's work can be seen here, here, … Continue reading Odell Station in miniature