The latest old gas station in Tucumcari, N.M., to receive a makeover has been completed. This building, which now houses Four Season Pest Control, has been repainted to resemble an old-time Magnolia station. A group of volunteers has given nostalgic paint jobs to more than a half-dozen abandoned or repurposed gas stations along Route 66 … Continue reading Latest Tucumcari gas-station makeover is complete
Santa Rosa newspaper makes a sequel
Last year about this time, the Guadalupe County Communicator newspaper, based in Santa Rosa, N.M., printed a special edition in case its local high-school football won the state championship. To top it off, the newspaper timed it so the congratulatory edition would actually be distributed at the game the minute the state title was won. … Continue reading Santa Rosa newspaper makes a sequel
A tourism director worth watching
Those who are in charge of chambers of commerce on Route 66 probably should observe closely the guy who's just been hired for the same sort of job in Springfield, Ill. -- Fred Puglia. Puglia still needs City Council approval to be named chief of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. But, rest assured, the … Continue reading A tourism director worth watching
Christmas windows in Tucumcari
On Saturday night, the 2011 Christmas Village Display will debut at 808 E. Route 66 Blvd. in Tucumcari, N.M. The display, across the street from the historic Blue Swallow Motel, will feature Lionel toy trains and Rose Kaye's extensive collection of ceramic lighted buildings. The display was set up inside vacant spaces of the building; … Continue reading Christmas windows in Tucumcari
One-man band
But you've never seen a version of Bobby Troup's most famous song like this one: https://youtu.be/skGgLgcwMPQ The performer's name is Mark Di Giuseppe of Italy, aka The Legendary Straniero.
Church expansion takes on a Route 66 theme
The Wildwood Community Church in Norman, Okla., recently built an addition that includes a Route 66 theme, according to an article in the Norman Transcript. According to the newspaper: The general idea of the expansion centers around a Route 66 theme. All of the art is original and much of the general decor are things … Continue reading Church expansion takes on a Route 66 theme
Site approved for Route 66 museum in Litchfield
Organizers for a Route 66 museum in Litchfield, Ill., have approved a site and building design, and plan on starting construction in the spring, reports The Journal-News in nearby Hillsboro. According to the newspaper: The 4,600 square foot building will be located on historic Route 66 across from Jubelts and the Ariston. The museum will … Continue reading Site approved for Route 66 museum in Litchfield
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World’s Largest Catsup Bottle rolls out new holiday ornament
The folks at the World's Largest Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, Ill., have announced the creation of a new ornament for Christmas and other Yuletide holidays, featuring that distinctive water tower. According to the news release: Each red, white, and blue 3-D brass ornament comes in a red, gold-stamped collector's box with a commemorative insert. Official Catsup … Continue reading World’s Largest Catsup Bottle rolls out new holiday ornament
El Rey Inn marks 75th year
The historic El Rey Inn in Santa Fe, N.M., is marking its 75th year along Cerrillos Road (aka Route 66), according to an article in the Albuquerque Journal. Terrell White has owned El Rey since 1973. Amazingly, it's reportedly not known who actually built the original motel structure: The records don’t show who built the original … Continue reading El Rey Inn marks 75th year