A building that stood along Route 66 in Carthage, Missouri, for nearly a century was destroyed by fire over the weekend. The Krtek Building, built in 1927 at Grant Street and Central Avenue (aka Route 66), also was known Henson Metal Building Supply and Stanley Lumber Co. Google Street View captured an image of the … Continue reading Nearly century-old Krtek Building in Carthage destroyed by fire
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Neon lighting glows again at historic Boots Court motel in Carthage
The historic Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, on Wednesday posted a photo of its architectural neon lighting glowing again. It was another sign that renovations on the Route 66 landmark were progressing. On a comment thread with the Facebook post, I asked the motel how it was coming on getting the rest of its … Continue reading Neon lighting glows again at historic Boots Court motel in Carthage
Pancake Hut in Carthage to mark homecoming of restored Chicago Band Box
The Pancake Hut restaurant in Carthage, Missouri, will hold a homecoming celebration on Friday of its recently restored Chicago Band Box animated music box. According to the Joplin Globe, the restaurant at 301 S. Garrison Ave. (aka Route 66) will hold the celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. that day. The Pancake Hut is next … Continue reading Pancake Hut in Carthage to mark homecoming of restored Chicago Band Box
Boots Court motel added to National Register of Historic Places
The Boots Court motel, a landmark along Route 66 in Carthage, Missouri, recently was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation was confirmed by a weekly email Friday from the National Park Service, which runs the program. According to the email, the Boots Court officially was listed on the National Register on … Continue reading Boots Court motel added to National Register of Historic Places
Boots Court in Carthage opens five of 13 rooms; more opening in October
The Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, has reopened five of 13 rooms, and more likely will open by the city's Maple Leaf Festival in mid-October. A recent report in the Joplin Globe provided the latest update by the Carthage-based Boots Court Foundation to restore the Route 66 landmark to its old glory: Kim Bausinger, … Continue reading Boots Court in Carthage opens five of 13 rooms; more opening in October
Boots Court motel in Carthage now is taking reservations
The Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, began taking reservations for overnight stays last week after the historic Route 66 property underwent months of renovations under new ownership. The motel's Facebook page stated on July 21 it had five rooms ready for overnight guests and welcomed its first customers. The next day, it made the … Continue reading Boots Court motel in Carthage now is taking reservations
Missouri panel recommends Boots Court motel to National Register of Historic Places
The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on Friday approved the Boots Court motel in Carthage for recommendation to the National Register of Historic Places. The council also recommended the East Town Historic District along an older alignment in Joplin, reported the Joplin Globe. Both recommendations all but assure they will be on the National … Continue reading Missouri panel recommends Boots Court motel to National Register of Historic Places
Log cabin that was Jasper County’s first courthouse will be moved to Red Oak II in Carthage
A log cabin that served as Jasper County, Missouri's first courthouse in the 1840s will be disassembled, moved to the Red Oak II complex near Carthage and reassembled. The Joplin Globe had the story: Jonathan Sheldon and Larry Sernyk, an Indiana man who owns several properties at Red Oak II, reached an agreement recently that … Continue reading Log cabin that was Jasper County’s first courthouse will be moved to Red Oak II in Carthage
Chicago Coin’s Band-Box in the Pancake Hut in Carthage shipped to California for restoration
The historic Chicago Coin's Band-Box robotic band in the Pancake Hut restaurant in Carthage, Missouri, has been shipped to a company in California so it can be repaired and restored. Wanda Baugh, owner of the restaurant, has set up a donations fund for the Band-Box with an SMB bank in Carthage called the "Pancake Fund." … Continue reading Chicago Coin’s Band-Box in the Pancake Hut in Carthage shipped to California for restoration
State Council to consider Boots Court’s nomination to National Register of Historic Places
The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will meet in Jefferson City on July 15 to consider whether to nominate the Route 66 landmark Boots Court motel of Carthage, Missouri, to the National Register of Historic Places. Also to be considered will be the East Town neighborhood of Joplin, Missouri, which is bounded by an … Continue reading State Council to consider Boots Court’s nomination to National Register of Historic Places