The J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma, on Friday unveiled a 20-foot-tall Colt pistol made with LED lights. It being called the Big Red Gun. The sculpture is part of Route 66 centennial celebrations this year. KTUL-TV in nearby Tulsa reported: The sculpture called the “Big Red Gun” will serve as a … Continue reading 20-foot-tall Colt pistol unveiled at J.M. Davis Arms Museum in Claremore
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Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway to give away one-of-a-kind neon sign
Ace Sign Co. of Springfield, Illinois, is designing and building a unique Route 66 neon sign in partnership with the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway as part of the state’s celebration of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary. The one-of-a-kind sign, valued at $6,000, will be raffled off as part of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway to give away one-of-a-kind neon sign
Owner of Tucumcari’s Motel Safari launches fundraising campaign to restore sign
Rich Havlik, owner of the historic Motel Safari in Tucumcari, New Mexico, this week launched a GoFundMe.com campaign to restore the Route 66 establishment's main sign. Havlik wrote what the campaign, with a goal of $5,500, seeks to do: Decades of exposure to the New Mexico sun, wind, and weather have taken their toll. High … Continue reading Owner of Tucumcari’s Motel Safari launches fundraising campaign to restore sign
A restored 12-foot-tall neon bowling pin installed at Bowlmor Lanes RT 66 in Lebanon
A 12-foot-tall neon bowling pin that once stood in Kansas now stands restored at Bowlmor Lanes RT 66 in Lebanon, Missouri. The bowling alley at 1331 E. U.S. Route 66 stands across the road from the landmark Munger Moss Motel neon sign. Bowlmor acquired the big bowling pin — with “BOWLING” in neon letters — … Continue reading A restored 12-foot-tall neon bowling pin installed at Bowlmor Lanes RT 66 in Lebanon
New neon sign park lights up at the Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque
Albuquerque City Council President Klarissa J. Peña and the Department of Arts & Culture last Wednesday flipped the switch on Neon @ Nine Mile Hill, a new park featuring a collection of vintage roadside signs that reflect the style and culture of Route 66. Visitors can now experience the glow of these restored signs at Route … Continue reading New neon sign park lights up at the Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque
Recently renovated Skyliner Motel in Stroud put up for sale
The owners of the recently refurbished Skyliner Motel in Stroud, Oklahoma, have put the Route 66 property on the market. The asking price is $775,000, the owners stated in a text to Route 66 News from Facebook Messenger. The motel will stay operational while it's for sale. Co-owners Cody and Terra Paige announced via Facebook … Continue reading Recently renovated Skyliner Motel in Stroud put up for sale
Restored Ozark Court neon sign will soon be moved to Joplin Expo site
The recently restored neon sign for the long-closed Ozark Court motel near St. Clair, Missouri, will soon be moved to the Joplin Expo in Joplin, Missouri. KSHB-TV in Kansas City recently paid a visit to Fossil Forge sign company in nearby Lee's Summit, Missouri, that was restoring the sign. Rich Dinkela, past president of the … Continue reading Restored Ozark Court neon sign will soon be moved to Joplin Expo site
Miami unveils new Route 66-themed neon sign
The City of Miami, Oklahoma, lit up a new neon sign along its Route 66 corridor during a ceremony last week. The sign, which features "Miami" and a Route 66 shield, sits in the 400 block of North Main Street (aka Route 66). The event was part of the city's Route 66 Heritage Fest during … Continue reading Miami unveils new Route 66-themed neon sign
Partnership helps neon sign glow again at Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari
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
Refurbished Glancy Motel sign will be placed on southeast corner of Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
After restoration, the neon sign for the defunct Glancy Motel in Clinton, Oklahoma, will be placed on the southeast corner of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in town. Brian Aneshansley, board president of Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, said the sign is being stored by G&S Sign Services in Oklahoma City as it … Continue reading Refurbished Glancy Motel sign will be placed on southeast corner of Oklahoma Route 66 Museum