Here's the latest edition of "Route 66: A Road Trip Through the Bible," which covers the Book of Ecclesiastes. I'm surprised Solomon and his valet aren't pulled over for littering.
A postcard of Elkhart
Dave Bakke of the Springfield (Ill.) State Journal-Register has been writing a series for the newspaper called Illinois Postcards, which delve historical and social facets of the town. Today, the latest edition is about the Route 66 town of Elkhart. One of the most notable things about Elkhart is a hill that stands 777 feet … Continue reading A postcard of Elkhart
Weirding out
Borrowing a well-known slogan from Austin, Texas, a couple have stated their desire to "Make Sixth Street Weird" in Amarillo, reports the Amarillo Globe-News. From the story ... Ryan Koch and Kaylee Hamill are the founders of Make Sixth Street Weird, an effort aimed at promoting events and businesses on the historic thoroughfare, which is … Continue reading Weirding out
Meramec River Bridge named to National Register
The old bridge that carried U.S. 66 over the Meramec River at the former town of Times Beach, Mo., was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places, according to an e-mail Friday from the National Park Service. The bridge now serves to carry travelers into Route 66 State Park. According to the excellent … Continue reading Meramec River Bridge named to National Register
Shakespeare in the raw
Theatre group Avenue 10 in Amarillo will stage an adaptation of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The unique thing is the actors are reportedly going to perform at least parts of the play nude, according to KFDA-TV. It's going to be titled "Midsummer Night's Nude." And, yes, this story has a Route 66 connection. … Continue reading Shakespeare in the raw
Tulsa’s fabulous Warehouse Market
The Journal Record published an excellent story about the historic Warehouse Market building, an art deco gem, on 11th Street (aka Route 66) in Tulsa. Built in 1929, the building was designed by B. Gaylord Nofstger with lots of terra cotta. Its entryway borrowed heavily from the famous patterns used with Chicago’s Commercial Building, mixing … Continue reading Tulsa’s fabulous Warehouse Market
New mural in Cuba
Cuba, Mo., which now is being called Mural City for good reason, sports a new mural at My Place Tires, at 1203 W. Washington St. (aka Route 66). According to the Cuba Free Press, the mural was painted by Missouri artist Ray Harvey. “The location on Route 66 and the attention the art will receive … Continue reading New mural in Cuba
“Still ain’t nothing to see …”
Here's a new song, "You Can't Get Your Kicks on Route 66," by Honey Don't. I don't agree entirely with the sentiment about the Mother Road, but these lines are a keeper: "Now, they got that freeway, honey, but it don't feel free to me ... you can drive all day, but there still ain't … Continue reading “Still ain’t nothing to see …”
A closer look at the Grand Canyon Railway
The Payson (Ariz.) Roundup published an interesting article about the history and features of the Grand Canyon Railway. Embarking from the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., it's a popular and scenic way to head to the Grand Canyon. A few interesting things about the railway that I didn't know: This year marks its 20th … Continue reading A closer look at the Grand Canyon Railway
A story about Tattoo Man
Story by Emily Priddy's sixth-hour sophomore English II class, Webster High School, Tulsa. Ron Jones has 81 tattoos. “It’s like a potato chip. Once you eat one potato chip, it’s addictive. It’s like a drug,” he said. The Bartlesville, Okla., resident visited Webster High School’s English II classes Thursday, Oct. 8, to tell students about … Continue reading A story about Tattoo Man