Yesterday, the Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project released a proposed Interpretive Master Plan executive summary, which seeks to "enhance and to promote economic opportunities" to communities on historic Route 66 in Illinois. The plan was written by the University of Wisconsin's Schmeeckle Reserve Interpreters of Stevens Point. The entire 32-page document can be viewed here, … Continue reading A look at the Illinois Route 66 master plan
Missouri tourism video
Here's a video about Route 66 tourism from the Missouri Division of Tourism. It's brief, so a few Mother Road attractions in the Show-Me State are missed. But it's sleek and well-done.
City may buy Bel-Aire Motel as tourism stop
The city of Springfield, Ill., is in discussions with the state for funding to buy the Bel-Aire Motel so it can be converted into a Route 66 Discovery Center, reports the Journal-Register. The motel is still operating, but it's now a haven of criminal activity. But both Mayor Tim Davlin and supporters of a statewide, … Continue reading City may buy Bel-Aire Motel as tourism stop
Release of “Route 66” Season Two DVDs delayed
TVShowsOnDVD.com reports that the release on DVD of "Route 66 -- The Complete Second Season" is being delayed. Instead of Tuesday, the DVD set from that fabled 1960s television drama will be coming out Nov. 4. So hang in there; it's coming. According to Amazon.com, it's an eight-disc set that retails for $49.98. But several … Continue reading Release of “Route 66” Season Two DVDs delayed
Try the fried pie
Within the past few weeks, the old Wings Hamburger restaurant at the old Route 66 location of 3409 E. Admiral Place in Tulsa had reopened. It's now called April Jo's Hamburgers, although the Wings sign is still featured prominently. The new owner boasts experience from the nearby Family Diner and the fabled Linda-Mar Drive-In in … Continue reading Try the fried pie
Open house at the Rose Bowl
Saturday afternoon was an open house at the Rose Bowl Events Center, a distinctive Route 66 bowling alley in Tulsa that was closed for a few years but has reopened as a music venue. At least the Rose Bowl is back to its pink color. Because of a noncompete clause with the previous owners, the … Continue reading Open house at the Rose Bowl
The magic of Magic Lamp Inn
The San Bernardino Sun has a nice article about the Magic Lamp Inn restaurant, which has been serving diners on old Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., since 1955. The Magic Lamp is fish and chips and a classic Cobb salad. It's escargot with garlic butter and Marsala wine, French onion soup with a Swiss … Continue reading The magic of Magic Lamp Inn
Notes from the Web
The Barstow Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow, Calif., has just announced the opening of its online store. Mother Road items offered by the museum include T-shirts, kitchen collectibles, patches, key chains, jewelry, lapel pins, metal signs and license plates. Go here for your early Christmas shopping. Jeff and Kelly of Vintage Roadside apparel … Continue reading Notes from the Web
Route 66 Corridor Program grant recipients announced
Here's the list of recipients of 2008 cost-share grants from the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program: The Mill Restaurant rehabilitation, Lincoln, Ill., $10,000 from the National Park Service, $28,000 match Donut Drive-In, St. Louis, neon sign restoration, $9,875 NPS, $10,925 match Devil's Elbow Bridge, Devil's Elbow, Mo., emergency stabilization, $8,000 NPS, $22,000 match Front Street … Continue reading Route 66 Corridor Program grant recipients announced
Roy Rogers’ old ranch is up for sale
Movie star and singer Roy Rogers' old Double R Bar Ranch off old Route 66 in Oro Grande, Calif., is on the block, according to RIS Media. It can be yours for $12.5 million. From the news release: Roy Rogers owned the ranch up to his death on July 6, 1998. Shortly thereafter, Roy Rogers … Continue reading Roy Rogers’ old ranch is up for sale