Two vehicles owned by the late Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire, including his beloved 1972 Volkswagen minibus, will go on display at the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac, reported the Illinois Route 66 Association website today. The other vehicle is a school bus Waldmire converted into a small home at … Continue reading Waldmire vehicles will be displayed at Illinois museum
Arizona historian wins prestigious award
Arizona historian Marshall Trimble recently won the 2010 Wild West History Association Award for lifetime contributions to the public interest, according to the Arizona Republic. Trimble, 71, was honored for for his "research, writings, speaking and multiple contributions to the history of the characters and events of Wild West History." Trimble has written more than … Continue reading Arizona historian wins prestigious award
Teen mountain-climber named grand marshal of 66 parade
Jordan Romero, 14, who has climbed six of the continents' highest mountains, including Mount Everest, has been named grand marshal for the 15th annual salute to Route 66 parade in Duarte, Calif., on Sept. 18, according to the Pasadena Star-News. Jordan became interested in mountain climbing when he was 9. When he wasn't yet even … Continue reading Teen mountain-climber named grand marshal of 66 parade
Streetcar Diner will be moved
As expected, the historic Streetcar Diner on the old Riviera Roadhouse property has been donated to the village of Gardner, Ill., where it will be moved in the coming days, reported the Morris Daily Herald. Here's background about the diner, which no longer operates as a restaurant but was restored a few years ago as … Continue reading Streetcar Diner will be moved
The evolution of roadside lodging
Delbert Trew, a Route 66 advocate and rancher in the Texas Panhandle, wrote an article today in the Amarillo Globe-News about how we've progressed as a nation in the overnight lodging industry. An excerpt: Stalls in sheds were first partitioned off with wagon canvas allowing just enough space to undress and lie on a single … Continue reading The evolution of roadside lodging
Another view of the passenger side
We've reported about Jason Paul Bennett and his Passenger Side project before. Here's a new slide show that he posted a few days ago. You'll see some wonderful photography from the Mother Road here.
66 Bowl will get a big twist-off
The 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City will be sold to an India grocer in a matter of days. To give the historic bowling alley a proper farewell party, it will host the annual Okie Twist-Off hot rod and music festival next weekend. According to the Daily Oklahoman: The annual event has drawn some of the … Continue reading 66 Bowl will get a big twist-off
Night life
A lot (if any) of this time-lapse footage doesn't take place on Route 66. However, the instrumental by Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra comes directly from the "Route 66" television show of the early 1960s. And the music goes remarkably well with the nighttime pulse of the city.
Flash flooding reported in Flagstaff
A cloudburst Friday in the Flagstaff, Ariz., caused scattered flash flooding around the city, including standing water at the Milton Road underpass on Route 66, reported the Arizona Daily Sun. The mid-afternoon bursts led the Coconino County Sheriff's Office to temporarily close Highway 89 between Silver Saddle Road and Sunset Crater, along with several other … Continue reading Flash flooding reported in Flagstaff
Wayne the Train takes a cruise
Country-swinger Wayne "The Train" Hancock performs "Route 66" from his live-in-concert "Swing Time" album. A true road warrior, Hancock plays this sing at virtually every gig.