The Tulsa World today provided a sneak preview of what the renovation of the Campbell Hotel in Tulsa looks like. It also told how close the historic property came to the wrecking ball just a few years ago: No way it could be restored. That's what the gentleman told local architect Tom Neal in the … Continue reading From eyesore to eyeful
“American States of Mind”
This is an exceptional photo essay by Eva E. Davier. You'll see a few side trips, but many of the images come from Route 66. https://vimeo.com/22487104 More of her photos can be seen here, including the ruins of Ella's Frontier in Joseph City, Ariz.
Short film about Blue Whale will premiere in June
Filmmaker Alexander Knight of Oklahoma City has made a 13-minute documentary about the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Okla. The film will premiere during the deadCENTER Film Festival in Oklahoma City on June 8-12. Here's the trailer. Unlike a lot of trailers, this one doesn't give a lot away: https://youtu.be/azwgJ1ip3b0 However, the credits do show that … Continue reading Short film about Blue Whale will premiere in June
Route 66 Garage Sale moved to mid-May
This event has been listed on our Events Calendar for weeks, but it seems prudent to remind folks that the Route 66 Garage Sale in Logan County, Ill., is set for May 13-14 -- one month earlier than usual. And according to the Lincoln Courier, the Logan County portion of the event is being organized … Continue reading Route 66 Garage Sale moved to mid-May
Old business in Grants will be revived
Charlie's Radiator Service, which was established during the 1940s on Route 66 in Grants, N.M., will be renovated into an automobile museum and gift shop, according to an article in the Cibola County Beacon. The long-closed shop and diner at 1308-1310 W. Santa Fe Ave. faced the wrecking ball less than two years ago after … Continue reading Old business in Grants will be revived
“Get your hit on Route 66”
I wish I could take credit for that headline. Instead, the commendation goes to the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff, which reports that the owner of the Arrowhead Lodge wishes to convert his former Route 66 motel into a medical marijuana dispensary. Owner Tom Schwerin says he saw friends with chronic back problems benefit from the … Continue reading “Get your hit on Route 66”
“Any World That I’m Welcome To”
This slide show of sights along the Mother Road is set to a song by Steely Dan. https://youtu.be/lIFdAovuQOE
Admiral Twin will be rebuilt
It had been hinted for weeks. And now it's confirmed -- the Admiral Twin in Tulsa will be rebuilt by summer. Admiral Twin Drive-In co-owner Blake Smith told the Tulsa World yesterday he'd secured a loan to rebuild the double screen that was destroyed during a huge fire last September. The loan will allow him … Continue reading Admiral Twin will be rebuilt
More details released about Cars Land
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., took about 400 guests through the construction area of a $1 billion makeover at its Disney California Adventure, including the Orange County Register. One of the new additions is Cars Land, which is inspired by the 2006 Disney-Pixar movie, "Cars," about the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. Here … Continue reading More details released about Cars Land
“Our Town”
This is a collection of photos from the Route 66 town of Galena, Kan. Music is by Iris DeMent. If you haven't seen it, keep tissues handy. https://vimeo.com/22234719 This affecting video was played at 4 Women on the Route in Galena, but disappeared from Vimeo for a time. I'm glad it's back.