Many of the music artists we show performing Bobby Troup's most famous song are from far-flung places. But Ms. Stevie Woods hails from Phoenix, just a few hours' drive from the Mother Road in northern Arizona.
Former Parkey’s restaurant building razed
I received an e-mail Thursday afternoon from Randy Chevrier at Paintmaster Collision Center in Tulsa that the building that once housed Parkey's Restaurant along 11th Street (aka Route 66) near Sheridan Road in Tulsa was being torn down. I wasn't able to track much down about the location online, but Chevrier provided informative tidbits, including … Continue reading Former Parkey’s restaurant building razed
Maplewood adds Route 66 plaques to sidewalks
The St. Louis suburb of Maplewood, Mo., has added commemorative Route 66 metal plaques along its historic downtown area, according to an article in the Maplewood-Brentwood Patch. The markers are situated in the sidewalk in historic Maplewood, commemorating longtime and bygone sights from Route 66's heyday, including six businesses from those days that endure to … Continue reading Maplewood adds Route 66 plaques to sidewalks
Another word from our sponsor
Here's another ad from Schlotzsky's Route 66 promotion last summer:
Honored volunteer’s efforts included Route 66 charity cruise
Nick Dragan of Sunset Hills, Mo., received a 2011 South Journal Award from the Suburban Journals newspaper chain in the St. Louis area for his volunteer work. The former Marine was honored for his efforts with the area Semper Fi Society: The group also hosted a Route 66 classic car cruise on Watson Road in August to … Continue reading Honored volunteer’s efforts included Route 66 charity cruise
Rancho’s Route 66 Memories store closes
The Route 66 Memories antique and memorabilia store in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., closed Tuesday after 15 years of operation because of a poor economy, according to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. The whimsical but rustic store in a century-old house at 10150 Foothill Blvd. (aka Route 66) was known for its water fountains, custom-made dinosaurs, … Continue reading Rancho’s Route 66 Memories store closes
British author sets novel in Tucumcari, Route 66
Brendan Yates, an BBC researcher based in Manchester, England, has written a novel that's set on Route 66 and the town of Tucumcari, N.M. Several retail websites are not carrying a street date for the book yet, but it is available for pre-order in the United Kingdom. According to an article in the Quay County … Continue reading British author sets novel in Tucumcari, Route 66
Route 66 program taking applications for cost-share grants
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program is now taking applications for cost-share grants through April 1 for its 2011 season. The cost-share program's purpose is: ... to support the preservation of the most significant and representative historic Route 66 buildings, structures, road segments, and cultural landscapes in the eight states through which the route passes. … Continue reading Route 66 program taking applications for cost-share grants
Mayor: Blue Whale on short list for grant
As expected, Rogers County endorsed the City of Catoosa, Okla.'s effort to apply for a $600,000 state grant to buy the Blue Whale on Route 66 and make improvements to the property, reported the Claremore Daily Progress today. But the most intriguing part of the story is this: Mayor Rita Lamkin said the city is … Continue reading Mayor: Blue Whale on short list for grant
Pontiac museum in Pontiac will open in July
It's official: A museum featuring Pontiac vehicles is scheduled to open July 21 in the Old Square West building in downtown Pontiac, Ill., according to the Bloomington Pantagraph. The Pontiac City Council approved a contract Monday with Tim Dye of Broken Arrow, Okla., so he could bring his collection of Pontiac and Oakland cars and … Continue reading Pontiac museum in Pontiac will open in July