For nearly 90 years, the Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari, New Mexico, has welcomed local moviegoers and Route 66 travelers. Thanks to a collaborative effort, that theater's neon is again lighting the streets of downtown Tucumcari. The restoration of the Odeon's historic neon sign was made possible through a grant from the National Trust for Historic … Continue reading Partnership helps neon sign glow again at Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari
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Rhys Martin, Matt Pinnell inducted into Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame
Oklahoma Route 66 Association President Rhys Martin and Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell were inducted Saturday into the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Frisco Center in Clinton. The third inductee was the late Charles Tompkins of El Reno, the third director for the U.S. 66 Highway Association and a … Continue reading Rhys Martin, Matt Pinnell inducted into Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame
La Posada in Winslow is inducted into Historic Hotels of America
Historic Hotels of America last week announced its induction of La Posada, a Route 66 landmark in Winslow, Arizona. Historic Hotels of America is an official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that recognizes, celebrates and promotes the finest historic hotels in the country. To be inducted as a member into Historic Hotels … Continue reading La Posada in Winslow is inducted into Historic Hotels of America
Lighting ceremony set for May 1 for three historic Route 66 neon signs in Williams
Margaret Hangan, chairwoman of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Williams, Arizona, announced a lighting ceremony scheduled for 7:15 p.m. local time on May 1 for three historic neon signs along the city's Route 66 corridor. The neon signs that were restored belong to the Turquoise Teepee, Canyon Club, and the World Famous Sultana Bar. The … Continue reading Lighting ceremony set for May 1 for three historic Route 66 neon signs in Williams
Michael Wallis, Rhys Martin, Ken Busby to be part of latest Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
"Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis, Route 66 Alliance Executive Director and CEO Ken Busby and Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and National Preserve Route 66 manager with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will preside over this month's edition of the Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series. The livestream … Continue reading Michael Wallis, Rhys Martin, Ken Busby to be part of latest Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman to be relighted on May 2 as part of Fun Run after-party event
The historic Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman, Arizona, will be relighted for the first time in more than 40 years during an after-party event of the Route 66 Fun Run at 7:30 p.m. on May 2. After the ceremony, there will be live music, a beer garden and dancing in the parking lot at … Continue reading Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman to be relighted on May 2 as part of Fun Run after-party event
Rhys Martin named Tulsan of the Year by TulsaPeople Magazine
Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, manager of the Preserve Route 66 Initiative and a member of numerous other Route 66 groups, earned the annual Tulsan of the Year honor by TulsaPeople Magazine. The magazine chose Martin because of his years of advocacy for Route 66 -- especially with its centennial starting … Continue reading Rhys Martin named Tulsan of the Year by TulsaPeople Magazine
Rockwood Motor Court inducted into Historic Hotels of America
The Rockwood Motor Court in Springfield, Missouri, announced it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America,, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing, celebrating and promoting the finest historic hotels in the United States. Rockwood Motor Court is one of more than 300 hotels and resorts throughout the country recognized by … Continue reading Rockwood Motor Court inducted into Historic Hotels of America
Three classic neon signs in Williams receive $35,000 in grants for restoration
Two grants totaling $35,000 will help restore three neon signs along the Route 66 corridor of Williams, Arizona. The neon signs that will be restored belong to the Turquoise Teepee, Canyon Club, and the World Famous Sultana Bar -- all along that city's Route 66 corridor. The Williams News (subscription required) reported that a $25,000 grant from the … Continue reading Three classic neon signs in Williams receive $35,000 in grants for restoration
La Fonda president wins Hotelier of the Year award
Rik Blyth, president of La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was recently given the Hotelier of the Year honor from Historic Hotels of America, a program for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The 27th annual honor is awarded to those who demonstrate "the highest contribution to furthering the celebration of … Continue reading La Fonda president wins Hotelier of the Year award