City plans to reassemble a Lurvey’s Court cabin into a visitors center

A Route 66 Association of Missouri board member said the city of Springfield, Missouri, plans to reassemble one of the demolished cabins of the Lurvey's Court motel to serve as a visitors center at the Birthplace of Route 66 Park. KY3 in Springfield had some of the details: “The idea is to make a visitors … Continue reading City plans to reassemble a Lurvey’s Court cabin into a visitors center

Volunteers clear brush from endangered Lurvey Court in Springfield

Volunteers over the Mother's Day weekend cleared a lot of brush from around the endangered and long-closed Lurvey Court motel in Springfield, Missouri, thus improving its chances the city won't tear it down for being a nuisance. Route 66 advocate Judy Walker posted before-and-after photos on Facebook of the Route 66 property off Kearney Street. … Continue reading Volunteers clear brush from endangered Lurvey Court in Springfield