Or is it an ultimatum? Clearly becoming impatient, the city council of Wilmington, Ill., issued a list of requests to Bill Scales, owner of the historic Eagle Hotel in town, reports the Joliet Herald News. Wilmington wants a response by 4 p.m. Friday. Scales' agreement to have the Eagle Hotel restored and fully functioning as … Continue reading City gives wish list to Eagle Hotel owner
Easy times in Winslow
Carolyn Burns Bass, in a special story to the Inland Press-Enterprise in California, heads to the Route 66 town of Winslow, Ariz., and takes a look around. Naturally, the Standin' on a Corner Park and La Posada play a sizable role in the story.
Photo exhibit dedicated at Route 66 museum
Michael Campanelli's exhibit of photographs of Route 66 sights was dedicated at the Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac, Ill., on Friday, reports the Pontiac Daily Leader. Campanelli wanted a permanent place on Route 66 to display his work, and Pontiac successfully wooed the exhibit, thanks to tourism director Ellie Alexander. "Pontiac … Continue reading Photo exhibit dedicated at Route 66 museum
Glendora could lose Route 66 funding
The Pasadena (Calif.) Star-News reports that the nearby Route 66 town of Glendora could lose $2 million to $3 million a year in redevelopment funds from Los Angeles County, including money earmarked for Route 66. A judge ruled that Glendora's redevelopment areas, including the Mother Road, were insufficiently blighted to receive the funds. The city … Continue reading Glendora could lose Route 66 funding
The story behind Ugly Crust Pies
The Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram explains how the world-famous Ugly Crust Pies at the Midpoint Cafe on Route 66 in Adrian, Texas, got their name. The newspaper went straight to the source -- pie baker Jo Anne Harwell: "My grandmother could make a crust that was absolutely a piece of art. Mine are definitely not of … Continue reading The story behind Ugly Crust Pies
Buy a candy bar, help preserve Cuba’s murals
A new business, Route 66 Fudge Shop in Cuba, Mo., has just introduced a new line of candy bars that will help maintain that town's picturesque murals. A signature line of Route 66 candy bars (see above) sell for $2 apiece and come in 12 flavors: Rocky Road, Viva Cuba Mural City Bar, Cruisin' Nut … Continue reading Buy a candy bar, help preserve Cuba’s murals
Vickery Station restoration is commemorated
In the time before a ceremony Thursday morning involving the restored Vickery Phillips 66 Station in downtown Tulsa, at least one question was perhaps inadvertantly answered. How many people can be crammed into a cottage-style station? Answer: at least 20. That's impressive, in that the Vickery Station's main building measures only 13 feet by 20 … Continue reading Vickery Station restoration is commemorated
Scattin’ with Scatman
Here's a sizzling performance of "Route 66" by the late Scatman John Larkin. This is for all the jazzbo readers.
Lou Mitchell’s makes list of nation’s top breakfasts
J.J. Goode, writing for Details magazine, sought to find the best breakfast restaurants in America. His final list, pared down to a dozen or so, includes Lou Mitchell's Restaurant on old Route 66 in Chicago. This is what Goode said about it: It’s not because the hostesses ply those waiting for a booth with warm … Continue reading Lou Mitchell’s makes list of nation’s top breakfasts
Publicity revs up for Berdoo Bikes and Blues
The inaugural Berdoo Bikes and Blues Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., isn't until May, but the town is already drumming up publicity for it. Here's a 30-second spot for it: The event is an offshoot of the wildly successful Route 66 Rendezvous.