A little news item in the Desert Dispatch of Barstow, Calif., caught my eye: Council approves a 20-year-lease for Route 66 Museum -- The City Council voted unanimously to extend the lease for the Route 66 Museum in the Harvey House for 20 more years. The museum will pay $1 annually for the space. I didn't … Continue reading Short, but sweet
West Hollywood’s Route 66 honored
Santa Monica Boulevard (aka Route 66) in West Hollywood, Calif., has been named one of the 10 Great Streets for 2011 by the American Planning Association. According to the APA: "There was a time, not too long ago, where "you took your life in your hands just to cross Santa Monica Boulevard," said Jeff Prang, … Continue reading West Hollywood’s Route 66 honored
A romp on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Here's a new, high-quality video that was shot on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis, including the nearby fishing areas. The bridge once carried Route 66 over the Mississippi River. https://youtu.be/0psfJenjyMY I'd like to know the story behind the hearse being driven on the bridge. It's rare when vehicles are allowed.
Time of Lake Overholser Bridge reopening is set
A few weeks ago, it was announced the reopening of the historic Lake Overholser Bridge to traffic would be on Oct. 11. According to an invitation received in the mail today, the City of Oklahoma City announced the reopening ceremony will be at 2 p.m. that day. The invitation indicates that Mayor Mick Cornett and … Continue reading Time of Lake Overholser Bridge reopening is set
Father of Rock and Roll and the Mother Road
A few videos have popped up using Chuck Berry's version of "Route 66" as the inspiration. But this new one is the best: https://youtu.be/cdhJMKegnCI By the way, Chuck Berry is 84 years old, and he's still playing a regular gig at this place.
RV video producer is shooting film on Route 66
A producer who makes DVDs for the recreational-vehicle market is filming a documentary about Route 66, reported KFDA-TV in Amarillo, Texas. John Holod of RV Adventure Videos started shooting in Chicago two weeks ago and was working his way west "through every city" on Route 66, reported the station. Holod said: "I have traveled the country … Continue reading RV video producer is shooting film on Route 66
A quick drive through Tulsa’s Route 66
Take a trip on Route 66 through Tulsa, in about a minute and a half: https://vimeo.com/29924043 John Parham filmed this, who also produced a nice short movie about Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park.
Man plans Route 66 bicycle ride for Litchfield museum
The city manager of Litchfield, Ill., plans a bicycle ride down Route 66 in spring 2012 to raise money for a Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, according to the Springfield State Journal-Register. Andy Ritchie will use a recumbent bicycle, and will attempt to take on all 2,400 miles of the Mother Road, if … Continue reading Man plans Route 66 bicycle ride for Litchfield museum
Route 66’s starting point
WBBM Channel 2 in Chicago aired this segment Friday about Route 66's eastern starting point, featuring author and tour guide David Clark, aka Windy City Road Warrior. https://youtu.be/oucCSyrgW8Q Information about Clark's walking and driving tours are found here. You can shop for his books here. My favorite of the lot is "Exploring Route 66 in … Continue reading Route 66’s starting point
The final chapter
Here is the 66th and last entry of "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible." It delves into the Book of Revelation. As you might expect for a final chapter, the video gets a little elaborate: https://youtu.be/9RRRyc07Hkw Revelation is the Bible's most-misunderstood and misused book. I'm glad they came up with a simple way to … Continue reading The final chapter