A historic preservation commission for the City of Wildwood, Missouri, wants to build a Route 66 roadside park before the centennial of the historic highway in 2026. West Newsmagazine reported some details about the commission's efforts to capitalize on the Mother Road: The Historic Preservation Commission has proposed to establish a Historic Route 66 Roadside … Continue reading City of Wildwood wants a Route 66 roadside park before highway’s centennial
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Part of Maplewood Historic Commercial District added to National Register
Several blocks of the Maplewood Historic Commercial District in Maplewood, Missouri, recently were added to the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes portions of the 7100 and 7200 blocks of Manchester Road, which is the earliest alignment of Route 66 through that part of the St. Louis region. It also includes a portion … Continue reading Part of Maplewood Historic Commercial District added to National Register