One of the participants of last month's 140-mile Route 66 UltraRun in western Arizona wrote about her experiences in Ultra Running Magazine. Jodi Weiss, who has competed in almost three dozen ultramarathons, said "Guardian Angel of Route 66" Angel Delgadillo, 95, waved the starting flag for the Route 66 Ultrarun in Seligman. Temperatures were about … Continue reading “Magic and history”: Participant recounts her experience in the Route 66 UltraRun
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“Almost Ghosts” documentary now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video
"Almost Ghosts," the 2019 documentary that focuses on three prominent individuals on Route 66, recently became available for streaming or download from Amazon Prime Video. At last check, the film is available for as low as 99 cents here (Amazon link). Here's the trailer for the film: https://youtu.be/4kGovH88F7o Ana Ramón Rubio's film has this summary … Continue reading “Almost Ghosts” documentary now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Hear Angel Delgadillo’s induction speech for the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame
Last month, 95-year-old Angel Delgadillo of Seligman, Arizona, was inducted into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Paradise Alley. A number of details emerged from the event, but little about Delgadillo's induction speech itself. This week, a video of Delgadillo's speech emerged on YouTube. According to a Facebook post from Delgadillo's … Continue reading Hear Angel Delgadillo’s induction speech for the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame
Angel Delgadillo inducted into Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame
Angel Delgadillo of Seligman, Arizona, last week was inducted into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame for his championing of Route 66 for decades. The honor occurred July 14 during the 2022 Governor’s Tourism Awards Gala in Paradise Valley. The award is given to a person "who has earned a lifetime distinction through many years … Continue reading Angel Delgadillo inducted into Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame
Angel Delgadillo announces retirement from barbering after 75 years in the trade
Angel Delgadillo, known as the Guardian Angel of Route 66, announced on Thursday he was retiring from the barber trade after 75 years in it, virtually all in Seligman, Arizona. The Angel and Vilma Delgadillo's Original Route 66 Gift Shop account on Facebook announced it: Angel always says the first day of his barbering career … Continue reading Angel Delgadillo announces retirement from barbering after 75 years in the trade
Evan Stern’s “Vanishing Postcards” podcast features Route 66
If you have about 40 minutes to spare, I recommend you listen to this "Vanishing Postcards" podcast that features Route 66. Evan Stern's production features a number of prominent Route 66 figures. Here's a description of the podcast: The name Route 66 has a certain kind of magic. For some, it calls to mind images … Continue reading Evan Stern’s “Vanishing Postcards” podcast features Route 66
Scenes from the Historic Route 66 Fun Run in Arizona
Frank Kocevar, a former owner of Historic Seligman Sundries, took his video camera to Seligman and other parts of western Arizona during the Arizona Route 66 Fun Run last weekend. It was the first time in two years the Fun Run had been held because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event. in its 33rd … Continue reading Scenes from the Historic Route 66 Fun Run in Arizona
Angel Delgadillo, Hackberry General Store featured in Arizona Tourism video
The Arizona Office of Tourism a few days ago released this terrific video that features the Hackberry General Store in Hackberry and Angel Delgadillo in Seligman. https://youtu.be/yblqaMJsJA8 The first part of the seven-minute video interview is an interview with Amy Franklin, owner of the Hackberry store. I also love her neighbor Richard, who plays his … Continue reading Angel Delgadillo, Hackberry General Store featured in Arizona Tourism video
Take a look at ABC’s “Nightline” feature on Route 66 in 1992
While looking for something else, I stumbled upon this 20-minute feature about Route 66 that aired July 3, 1992, on ABC News "Nightline" program. It's a wonderful segment. You'll see a number of businesses and people who've since departed almost 30 years later. You'll also see a younger-looking Michael Wallis, Angel Delgadillo and Delbert Trew. … Continue reading Take a look at ABC’s “Nightline” feature on Route 66 in 1992
Angel Delgadillo’s shop in Seligman to reopen today
In an act symbolic of Route 66's emergence from the coronavirus pandemic, Angel Delgadillo announced over the weekend he would reopen his gift shop today in Seligman, Arizona, to travelers after a two-month closure. In a short video announcing the reopening, the 93-year-old Delgadillo said "we will be wearing a mask for you, and we … Continue reading Angel Delgadillo’s shop in Seligman to reopen today