The Oklahoma Route 66 Association announced the third round of Oklahoma Route 66 Revitalization grants totaling more than $5.5 million from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission. Several grant recipients were already reported here, including to the town of Canute and the Bristow Historic Society. This is a complete list. "With the centennial fast approaching, more … Continue reading Third round of Oklahoma Route 66 grants announced
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Canute awarded nearly $700,000 grant, including to restore Cotton Boll Motel sign
The town of Canute, Oklahoma, has landed a $695,000 grant through the Oklahoma Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program, state officials confirmed last week to KECO radio in nearby Elk City. Among the projects for the grant is the restoration of the iconic Cotton Boll Motel neon sign and repainting of the Washita Motel sign. Funds … Continue reading Canute awarded nearly $700,000 grant, including to restore Cotton Boll Motel sign
Canute preservation group wants to restore Cotton Boll Motel neon sign
A group of preservation-minded members in Canute, Oklahoma, wants to restore the historic Cotton Boll Motel neon sign before Route 66's centennial in 2026, among doing other projects. The Daily Yonder talked to Kathy Schones, a resident of the western Oklahoma village: “We would like to get something done to that sign because it’s still … Continue reading Canute preservation group wants to restore Cotton Boll Motel neon sign