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
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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
New Albuquerque welcome sign on Route 66 goes live
A large neon sign that welcomes travelers on Route 66 in Albuquerque was lit for the first time a few days ago. KOB-TV in Albuquerque produced video of the lighting ceremony. The sign, created by Zeon Signs in Albuquerque, is 25 feet long and double-sided. It's on Central Avenue (aka Route 66) near Tramway on … Continue reading New Albuquerque welcome sign on Route 66 goes live
Cruise Route 66 from El Reno to Tulsa during the mid-1960s
Bruce Clark recently posted this six-minute home video (with no sound) from the mid-1960s of a Route 66 trip from El Reno, Oklahoma, to Tulsa. In it, you'll see a lot of cool neon signs and plenty of Space Age architecture. Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, in the comment thread, narrowed … Continue reading Cruise Route 66 from El Reno to Tulsa during the mid-1960s
Neon sign for defunct Hi-Line Motel in Ash Fork is undergoing restoration
Earlier this month, the neon sign for the defunct Hi-Line Motel in Ash Fork, Arizona, was taken down so it can be restored and reinstalled. The Ash Fork Route 66 Historical Museum posted photos and video on Facebook of the sign being taken down by the restoration team. No timeline was given for the sign … Continue reading Neon sign for defunct Hi-Line Motel in Ash Fork is undergoing restoration
Neon sign for Cattleman’s Club in Amarillo is restored
The City of Amarillo announced a few days ago that the Cattleman's Club neon sign was restored and is glowing again, just before the city's Route 66 festival began. The city stated this in a Facebook post: Recognized for its historical significance in a 2016 Texas Historical Survey, the sign stands as a reminder of … Continue reading Neon sign for Cattleman’s Club in Amarillo is restored