The Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton recently received $71,505 from the Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program to help restore and display the neon sign from the now-defunct Glancy Motel. The Route 66 motel in Clinton was torn down in 2023, but the sign was saved so it could be displayed in … Continue reading Neon sign for defunct Glancy Motel will be restored with a $71,000 grant
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New Decopolis store in Tulsa installs huge “Tulsa 66” sign
Decopolis, a gift shop "where science and magic meet adventure," recently installed a large, Art Deco-inspired "Tuisa 66" sign in front of its second location on the city's east side. Here's a look at the 30-by-30-foot sign, which will feature neon lighting that will be installed later. More images from the sign's installation: Decopolis owner … Continue reading New Decopolis store in Tulsa installs huge “Tulsa 66” sign
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
Neon sign returned to Skyliner Motel in Stroud after its restoration
The owners of the Skyliner Motel in Stroud, Oklahoma, on Saturday celebrated the return and restoration of the vintage neon sign there. Here are some images from the event, via the Route 66 motel's page on Facebook: Earlier this summer, the motel posted images of the sign being taken down and its restoration: Charles Palmer … Continue reading Neon sign returned to Skyliner Motel in Stroud after its restoration
Road Runner’s Retreat neon sign glows again for the first time in a half-century
The neon sign for the long-closed Road Runner's Retreat truck stop near Chambless, California, glowed again Saturday night for the first time in about 50 years. Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route Association, was one of the people with his camera at the relighting ceremony: Here's a reel that shows the sign's animation of … Continue reading Road Runner’s Retreat neon sign glows again for the first time in a half-century
Community members in Sayre helping Western Motel raise funds to restore neon sign
Folks in Sayre, Oklahoma, are helping the owners of the Western Motel raise money to restore its long-dark neon sign. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association reports that Chetan “Charley” Patel and his wife Chhaya, who have owned the Route 66 motel for over 15 years, applied for and were awarded about an $18,000 Neon Sign … Continue reading Community members in Sayre helping Western Motel raise funds to restore neon sign
New neon sign unveiled at Old Town Albuquerque along Route 66
The Old Town area of Albuquerque recently unveiled a new neon sign along Route 66. The Scene ABQ posted an image of the sign, which was paid for with a state tourism grant, on social media: For those unfamiliar, Old Town is the historic original town site of Albuquerque, established in 1706 by territorial Gov. … Continue reading New neon sign unveiled at Old Town Albuquerque along Route 66
West Winds Motel sign in Erick removed for restoration; project may be done in 30 days
The neon sign for the long-closed West Winds Motel in Erick, Oklahoma, recently was hauled away by contractors so it could undergo restoration. The workers hope the restoration project will be finished in 30 days, reported the Beckham County Record. The City of Erick received an Oklahoma Route 66 Revitalization Grant of $35,710 from the … Continue reading West Winds Motel sign in Erick removed for restoration; project may be done in 30 days
Grant may help restore three classic neon signs in Williams
A grant from the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona to the Williams Association for the Arts may help restore three neon signs along the Route 66 corridor of Williams, Arizona. The neon signs that will be assessed are the Turquoise Teepee, Canyon Club, and the World Famous Sultana Bar. The association's newsletter reported: Margaret … Continue reading Grant may help restore three classic neon signs in Williams
35-foot-tall neon boot that pays tribute to “Route 66” song proposed in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City chose a public art design that features a huge neon boot, paying tribute to the iconic song "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66." As OKCTalk reported recently, the city will set aside $875,000 in voter-approved MAPS 4 sales-tax funds for the project. More details: The central element of Kicks 66 is a 35-foot-tall … Continue reading 35-foot-tall neon boot that pays tribute to “Route 66” song proposed in Oklahoma City