A flattering profile was written by Layne Rider of FavoriteRoad.com about longtime Route 66 champion Jim Conkle. Conkle is chairman of the Preservation for Historic Roads and Corridors, the Route 66 Preservation Foundation, the Route 66 Alliance, Highway 99 Alliance, and general manager and editor of the Route 66 Pulse newspaper. But it was Conkle's … Continue reading Salute to a Mother Road advocate
A closer look at Williams
M.G. Hauck III made several visits to the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., and compiled this slideshow, with the music of Nat King Cole figuring prominently in it. The Williams Chamber of Commerce could do much, much worse than this video.
Route 66 included in Harley ‘dream trip’ promotion
U.S. motorcycle maker Harley Davidson rolled out a "Start Something" campaign, which includes supermodel Marisa Miller as a spokeswoman and Route 66 among the options for a "road trip of a lifetime" sweepstakes, according to a company news release today. Surfing the "Start Something" site, it's clear that Harley is trying to attract customers who've … Continue reading Route 66 included in Harley ‘dream trip’ promotion
“Rawhide” was once filmed in Tucumcari area
"Rawhide," the TV western that helped launch the long career of Clint Eastwood, used the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, N.M., as a base to film five episodes in 1959, according to a story in the Quay County Sun. If you have fuzzy memories of "Rawhide," this might jolt your brain: The Sun reports: Actors … Continue reading “Rawhide” was once filmed in Tucumcari area
Rand McNally adds Route 66 to its 2011 atlas
Rand McNally, a publisher of popular and widely distributed road maps, announced today that its 2011 edition of its road atlas will include the marking of Route 66 and other historic roads. Among several updates that will be included in the atlas are: The addition of specialty highway shields to show historic and scenic routes … Continue reading Rand McNally adds Route 66 to its 2011 atlas
County to dedicate new Route 66 museum
Jasper County will dedicate its new Route 66 museum inside the Jasper County Courthouse lobby in Carthage, Mo., at 10 a.m. Thursday, according to the Carthage Press: The Route 66 display sits in the south lobby of the courthouse opposite the historic elevator. It’s modeled on the old Boots’ Drive In restaurant and features artifacts … Continue reading County to dedicate new Route 66 museum
Chicago historic building undergoes a face-lift
Dave Clark, aka Windy City Road Warrior, keeps his ear to the ground on all things Route 66 in the Chicagoland area. On his blog, Clark reports that the International Tailoring Building at 847 W. Jackson Blvd. (Route 66) in Chicago has undergone an extensive renovation since the structure in recent years. It was named … Continue reading Chicago historic building undergoes a face-lift
66 Bowl up for sale; investors sought for it
The historic 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City soon will be up for sale, and an organizer of the Okie Twist-off music and car festival and an area Realtor are looking for help from investors to buy and preserve the property, according to e-mails I received today. The owners of the 66 Bowl confirmed by e-mail … Continue reading 66 Bowl up for sale; investors sought for it
A new welcome
Here's a new mural that greets eastbound travelers on the big sweeping curve of Oklahoma Highway 66 in Davenport, Okla. The mural was completed just a few days ago by a local artist. (Photo by Emily Priddy)
A sloppy prophet
Here's another entry from "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible," from the Book of Zephaniah. Based on Zephaniah's careless handling of beverages in this clip, he probably wouldn't make a good bartender.