The historic Town House Lounge and Restaurant, which operated on Albuquerque's Central Avenue for 49 years before closing in 2007, will reopen within weeks. Dino Argyres, son of Town House founder George Argyres, will operate the restaurant, said Dino's daughter Shay Argyres. She said the menu will remain mostly similar to the original Town House … Continue reading Town House eatery in Albuquerque is reopening
Depew annexes Route 66 Biker Park land
Trustees for the town of Depew, Okla., voted on July 28 to annex 120 acres several miles from the town that includes Charles Elliott's Route 66 Biker Park, pending approval by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, reported the Sapulpa Daily Herald. The only remaining hurdle is ODOT allowing Elliott the mow the right-of-way next to … Continue reading Depew annexes Route 66 Biker Park land
Hello from England
Here's a jazzy version of Bobby Troup's most famous song, performed by the Cambridge-based Rob James Trio: https://youtu.be/CBAHn0GJID8
Two Route 66 bridges in Missouri are subject of conference
James Baughn, webmaster of the impressive Bridgehunter.com, is co-hosting the Historic Bridge Conference this coming weekend about endangered Missouri bridges, including two on Route 66. The bridges on the Mother Road are the Meramec River Bridge at Route 66 State Park near Eureka, and the Devil's Elbow Bridge in Devil's Elbow. The third annual conference … Continue reading Two Route 66 bridges in Missouri are subject of conference
Route 66 TV channel launches on YouTube
This got posted by the newly formed Route 66 TV channel on YouTube over the weekend: https://youtu.be/HHAl-WtCS5c Here's the description of the video: The inaugural episode of Route 66TV. Join us for each episode as host Jim Conkle takes you on a journey down the "Mother Road" discovering the past, present and future of the … Continue reading Route 66 TV channel launches on YouTube
“Perfect Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll” appears stillborn
"The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll," the music drama that was partially shot on Route 66, finally officially hit theaters this weekend, but that's likely the last you'll hear much of it until it comes out on DVD. Here's the trailer: https://youtu.be/cjlcRIlzH9A If you're expecting the film to give more prominence to the Mother … Continue reading “Perfect Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll” appears stillborn
“Serving homemade food from scratch”
I'm glad to see this finally show up on YouTube: the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Drives" paid a visit to Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe on Route 66 in Victorville, Calif., a few years ago. https://youtu.be/n3ILD8Tfbd4 The food is fabulous, and the retro atmosphere at the restaurant almost matches it.
Wagon Wheel Motel gives more details on anniversary gala
Connie Echols, owner of the historic Wagon Wheel Motel on Route 66 in Cuba, Mo., has provided more details on its 75th anniversary celebration set for Aug. 20-21. From the news release: Now Echols is ready to celebrate the history of the Wagon Wheel with an Open House and Celebration with a 1930s Bonnie and … Continue reading Wagon Wheel Motel gives more details on anniversary gala
A drag race we can support
Ordinarily, we at Route 66 News don't plug auto racing ... nor many other sports events, for that matter. But we're making an exception for this one: the Route 66 Classic at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. This sounds like something roadies can get behind: https://youtu.be/tyuLI-1be1c Here's a description of the event, in case … Continue reading A drag race we can support
Normal may declare gas station a historic landmark
The town council of Normal, Ill., may declare the Sprague's Super Service station on Route 66 a historic landmark at its next meeting, reported WJBC radio in Bloomington, Ill. The recommendation from the planning commission will help Terri Ryburn, who purchased the former Sprague Super Service building with a long term plan: to restore the building … Continue reading Normal may declare gas station a historic landmark