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.
Tulsa filling station project will be honored
The Tulsa Preservation Commission says the National Park Service will present a Historic Register plaque to the Vickery Phillips 66 service station at Sixth and Elgin streets in Tulsa at 10 a.m. Thursday. The restoration of this historic landmark has taken place over the last year by Michael Sager with the assistance of a Route … Continue reading Tulsa filling station project will be honored
Another chat with George Maharis
Mark Rahner of the Seattle Times spent phone time with "Route 66" television series co-star George Maharis, who is plugging the DVD re-releases of the show. It's a good, wide-ranging interview, including a few details about Maharis' Playgirl shoot and his other non-"Route 66" work. If you want to check out the phone interview I … Continue reading Another chat with George Maharis
Honest Abe gets his kicks on the yellow brick road
The Bloomington (Ill.) Pantagraph has a brief item about an intriguing, if odd, new business coming downtown: Chris and Rose Hotz already own the Davis Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast on Jefferson Street. Now the couple wants to open a book and gift store that emphasizes all things Bloomington, Chris Hotz said. For example, Abe … Continue reading Honest Abe gets his kicks on the yellow brick road