KOLR/KSFX has a story about the recent reopening of Wrink's Market on Route 66 in Lebanon, Mo. Glen Wrinkle ran the store for more than 50 years until he died in 2005. Glen's son, Terry, reopened the store this summer. “And after I started up, all of dad's customers come in going ‘We want a … Continue reading Wrink’s reborn
Man drives 1935 Ford on Mother Road
The Quad City Times in northwest Illinois has the story about Paul O'Brien, who drove a 1935 Ford Tudor from Seal Beach, Calif., to his home area of Grand Mound, Iowa -- much of his trek on Route 66. It took him eight days to complete the trip. The Ford was prone to overheat, and … Continue reading Man drives 1935 Ford on Mother Road
Book review: “Traveling the Historic Three”
Here's something for roadies: A guidebook for traveling not one, not two, but three historic highways, all in a compact loop. Illinois Route 66 preservationists John and Lenore Weiss recently published the "Traveling the Historic Three" (self-published, 74 pages, $9.95), which is a guidebook to Route 66, the Lincoln Highway and the Dixie Highway in … Continue reading Book review: “Traveling the Historic Three”
Old Potapov Service Station buildings are razed
The Victorville (Calif.) Daily Press reports that the stone buildings that once were Potapov's Service Station and Auto Court on Route 66 in Oro Grande were torn down Monday. “The only option I had was to tear them down, in my mind, because what are you going to do, a tourist spectacle? It’s not safe,” … Continue reading Old Potapov Service Station buildings are razed
Another delay
The City of Albuquerque has requested another deferral on whether to again designate El Vado Motel as a city landmark, and the owner has agreed to another 30-day delay, according to Maryellen Hennessy, senior planner with the Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission. The LUCC was supposed to decide this on Wednesday. It now looks like … Continue reading Another delay
Flooding on Missouri 66
If you're driving on Route 66 through southwest Missouri, you may encounter this. The flooding on the Mother Road, shown in a photo by Route66TVOnline.com near Carterville on Saturday, receded over time. But it's raining again today, and that area is highly susceptible for additional flooding after eight-plus inches of rain fell on parts of … Continue reading Flooding on Missouri 66
Cars, cars, cars
The Arizona Daily Sun has a story about the 275-strong car show during Route 66 Days in Flagstaff, Ariz. It sounds like the organizers put on a first-rate event: Bortree said the car show, which has grown considerably from 88 entries in 2005, is unique and appealing not only for its location, but in how … Continue reading Cars, cars, cars
‘Tractor tippin’s fun’
And now, for a moment of levity from "Cars." And, yep, there are still plenty of custom-made Frank the Combines for sale on eBay. UPDATE: It looks like the original video was taken down. A substitute was found.
A model program for motels?
The City of Flagstaff, Ariz., may be onto something big with its Route 66 Motel Preservation Program. According to the Arizona Daily Sun, the city isn't just giving lip service to historic motel owners along the Mother Road: Through the Route 66 Motel Preservation Program, the city is encouraging local hotel owners to apply for … Continue reading A model program for motels?
Route 66 building owner seeks help from city
A few months ago, it was reported that Terri Ryburn had purchased a historic gas station at 305 Pine St. in Normal, Ill., with the hopes of remodeling it into a bed-and-breakfast, restaurant, gift shop and a Route 66 visitors center. WJBC radio reports that Ryburn says the repairs have been more expensive than anticipated, … Continue reading Route 66 building owner seeks help from city