Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., asked for a renewal of the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program during a Senate subcommittee hearing on Tuesday. The program, which provides cost-share grants and other assistance to historic Route 66 businesses, is scheduled to end in 2009. Domenici's bill would extend the program another 10 years. The legislation number is … Continue reading Senator urges renewal of Route 66 Corridor program
A view from across the pond
Here's an interesting view of Route 66 from Tony Collins of the Birmingham Mail in England. An excerpt: Interest began to grow following publication of a Route 66 book in the 1990s. But the scores of ordinary townsfolk dotted along its path are most indebted to 2006 animated movie Cars. In fact, my amazing two-week … Continue reading A view from across the pond
Final season for Antique Toy Museum?
Bruce Barnes, owner of the Antique Toy Museum, wouldn't say definitively that this summer would his last along Route 66 in Stanton, Mo., after 21 years. But if you're wanting to gaze at his collection, it'd be prudent to see it soon. David Clark, aka the Windy City Road Warrior, reported on his blog that … Continue reading Final season for Antique Toy Museum?
“Route 66” DVD maker sues porn producer
Roxbury Entertainment, the same folks that are re-releasing the original "Route 66" television show on DVD, has filed a federal lawsuit against Penthouse for using the words "Route 66" to market a pornographic film and DVD, reports Courthouse News Service. You can read all the -- ahem -- dirty details with a copy of the … Continue reading “Route 66” DVD maker sues porn producer
Eagle Hotel owner pays off city debt
The owner of the historic Eagle Hotel along Route 66 in Wilmington, Ill., has paid the $45,000 he owed the city plus a very small amount of interest since his contact expired in May, reports the Joliet Herald News. Owner Bill Scales failed in to live up to an agreement to rehab the 19th-century building … Continue reading Eagle Hotel owner pays off city debt
Pottery exhibit has a Mother Road link
The American Museum of Ceramic Art of Pomona, Calif., is presenting its latest exhibit, "Pueblo Clay," through July 12, according to ArtDaily.org. It's a showcase of Native American pottery, especially from the Southwest. What does this event have to do with Route 66? Plenty. The construction of a Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway, officially designated Route 66 … Continue reading Pottery exhibit has a Mother Road link
Very curious
The Frankfort Station, based in Frankfort, Ill., published a story today about how Frankfort Township is constructing a new administration building. Tucked into the story is this: When the new structure is completed and the administration has moved in, the current building will be torn down, to make room for several improvements Stipan can't wait … Continue reading Very curious
Braidwood to move historic depot
The City of Braidwood, Ill., has purchased a lot across from City Hall, where it will remove a historic railroad depot that dates to 1867, reports the Joliet Herald News. The owner of Berkot's Foods give the city the building with the stipulation that it be moved. The grocer needs the property cleared for more … Continue reading Braidwood to move historic depot
Virtual road trip
You can't yet travel from Chicago to Los Angeles down Route 66 via Google Street View. But at the rate it's going, it won't be long. Google Street View is a spectacular feature that offers 360-degree views at ground level. When first launched in May 2007, it had only five cities. Now, it's more than … Continue reading Virtual road trip
Busy weekend
A number of things are coming up for Route 66 enthusiasts this coming weekend: It's the second annual Route 66 Garage Sale in Logan County, Ill., on Saturday and Sunday. The sale will stretch through 37 miles of Route 66 in the county, with sanctioned locations in Atlanta, Lincoln, Broadwell, Lawndale and Elkhart. Brochures with … Continue reading Busy weekend