Gearhead Curios along Route 66 in Galena, Kansas, has a new addition -- a modified Big Boy statue from a Big Boy Restaurant. Instead of the Big Boy carrying a hamburger, he's hoisting four tires. That seems to be an appropriate modification for a site that once was a Texaco station. Gearhead Curios owner Aaron … Continue reading Modified Big Boy statue added to Gearhead Curios in Galena
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Accidental fire destroys Frecs the Miner statue in Galena
A fire sparked accidentally by maintenance work on Tuesday destroyed the 19-foot-tall Frecs the Miner statue along Route 66 in Galena, Kansas. Renee Charles, president of the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association, stated in a Facebook post that sparks during repair work on the statue's arm fell inside the structure and set it ablaze. Undeterred, … Continue reading Accidental fire destroys Frecs the Miner statue in Galena
‘Yellow brick road’ marker added to old Route 66 at Kansas-Missouri border
Other than the nearby old State Line Bar, nothing vividly marked the line for Kansas and Missouri on old Route 66 for many years. Until now. The City of Galena, Kansas, and the Joplin Special Road District on Tuesday completed a project on old Route 66 that unmistakably delineates that border. They placed bricks in … Continue reading ‘Yellow brick road’ marker added to old Route 66 at Kansas-Missouri border
Replica of Lightning McQueen from “Cars” unveiled along Route 66 in Galena
The Kansas Historic Route 66 Association on Saturday unveiled along Route 66 in Galena, Kansas, a replica of the Lightning McQueen character from the 2006 Disney-Pixar animated movie "Cars." Lightning is part of the Luigi's Pit Stop attraction on East Front Street (aka Route 66) in Galena, along with several other "Cars" characters. Much of … Continue reading Replica of Lightning McQueen from “Cars” unveiled along Route 66 in Galena
A replica of Lightning McQueen will be unveiled in Galena on Nov. 13
A replica of Lightning McQueen from the "Cars" animated movie series will be unveiled at noon Nov. 13 in Galena, Kansas, on Route 66 just north of Cars on the Route near the historic Front Street Bridge. Renee Charles, one of the co-creators of Cars on the Route, posted a "Meet Lightning" event on Facebook … Continue reading A replica of Lightning McQueen will be unveiled in Galena on Nov. 13
Gearhead Curios in Galena throws the switch on its new neon lighting
The owners of Gearhead Curios in downtown Galena, Kansas, on Saturday night threw the switch on the new neon lighting they installed on the gas station building and its Texaco sign out front. Proprietor Aaron Perry shot a Facebook Live video of the event and provided a brief tour of the Gearhead Curios' interior: Just … Continue reading Gearhead Curios in Galena throws the switch on its new neon lighting
Galena launches a Route 66 brick campaign for its downtown Main Street district
Galena, Kansas, has launched a buy-a-brick campaign where buyers can leave a permanent mark on the city's downtown Main Street district along Route 66. The bricks, which start at $50, can be used to commemorate anniversaries, people, or organizations, with the option of adding a logo. Souvenir bricks that can be kept as keepsakes start … Continue reading Galena launches a Route 66 brick campaign for its downtown Main Street district
Neon relighting ceremony for Gearhead Curios in Galena set for April 24
The Route 66 Association of Missouri on Sunday announced a date of April 24 for the neon relighting at Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas. The new neon will involve several elements at the former Texaco gas station: Around dusk approximately 6:30PM on April 24th we will "flip the switch" and light beautiful red TEXACO and … Continue reading Neon relighting ceremony for Gearhead Curios in Galena set for April 24
Route 66 Association of Missouri raising money for neon project in Galena
The Route 66 Association of Missouri is raising money and matching funds for a campaign to bring back neon lighting at the former Texaco gas station that is Gearheads Curios in Galena, Kansas. Association President Rich Dinkela outlines the campaign in this video: The association will match funds up to $2,500, with the goal of … Continue reading Route 66 Association of Missouri raising money for neon project in Galena
Gearhead Curios in Galena plans to add neon lighting by April
The owners of Gearhead Curios along Route 66 in Galena, Kansas, said on social media Thursday they plan to install neon lighting at their former gas station by April 21. The social media post included a rendering of the neon added to an existing photo of the site: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1124595541308380&id=550734662027807 Gearhead Curios said anyone who wants … Continue reading Gearhead Curios in Galena plans to add neon lighting by April