Several large Route 66 cities will receive brownfield grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "to assess, clean up and redevelop underutilized properties while protecting public health and the environment." According to a news release from the agency, 144 cities will receive a total of $54.3 million. Here are the Route 66 communities that will receive … Continue reading Several Route 66 cities receive brownfield grants
Tag: Oklahoma City
Oklahoma teachers march on Route 66 to demand better education funding
If you've driven on Route 66 between Tulsa and Oklahoma City in the past few days, you may have noticed dozens of people walking along the old Mother Road. Many are schoolteachers who vowed to walk 110 miles on Route 66 in a week's time to demand better pay and better funding of the state's … Continue reading Oklahoma teachers march on Route 66 to demand better education funding
Towns in Oklahoma City metro want to spruce up Route 66
Several towns in the Oklahoma City metro area have pledged to improve the look of Route 66 on the west side. According to a story by KWTV in Oklahoma City: The mayor of Bethany is calling for other cities to assist in fixing the seemingly forgotten highway, Route 66. Oklahoma City, Warr Acres, Bethany and … Continue reading Towns in Oklahoma City metro want to spruce up Route 66
Owl Court in Oklahoma City changes owners
A group of investors has acquired the historic Owl Court motel in Oklahoma City and pledges to revive the property into at least one new business. The Oklahoman reported the group thinks the area, known as the town of Britton before being annexed into Oklahoma City during the 1950s, is ripe for revival: Owl Court … Continue reading Owl Court in Oklahoma City changes owners
Classen Circle site sold, avoids wrecking ball
Two area businessmen purchased the Classen Circle business complex in Oklahoma City a few months after the historic site was slated to be torn down for a Braum's ice cream and grocery store. The Oklahoman newspaper reported Classen Circle LLC, owned by Josh Thomas and Scott Mueller, closed Friday on the $1.3 million purchase of … Continue reading Classen Circle site sold, avoids wrecking ball
Once-doomed Classen Circle may be purchased and renovated
Oklahoma City's historic Classen Circle complex to businesses, which just weeks ago faced the wrecking ball to make way for a Braum's store, seems to have landed a new owner who pledges to fix up the property. The Oklahoman newspaper reports: Local real estate investor Josh Thomas said he entered into a purchase contract for … Continue reading Once-doomed Classen Circle may be purchased and renovated
Street repairs uncover Route 66 bricks in Oklahoma City
A history buff discovered a street-widening project along Kelley Avenue in Oklahoma City uncovered long-forgotten bricks used along that alignment of Route 66. Area resident Tony Emig stumbled onto the bricks while in traffic, reported KWTV: “I was looking at the area where they were doing the construction and eating up the old road and … Continue reading Street repairs uncover Route 66 bricks in Oklahoma City
Braum’s withdraws application to rezone Classen Circle
Those protesting the proposed razing of historic Classen Circle in Oklahoma City earned a victory when the Braum's restaurant chain withdrew its rezoning application for the project. Several Oklahoma City news outlets, including the The Oklahoman newspaper, reported the Braum's withdrawal Friday, which was confirmed by city councilman Ed Shadid. Classen Circle, which contains two … Continue reading Braum’s withdraws application to rezone Classen Circle
Landowner of Classen Circle plans to demolish site anyway
Oklahoma City zoning commissioners hit a stalemate Thursday on whether to rezone historic Classen Circle to allow the construction of a Braum's restaurant there, but the landowner said he planned to raze the site for redevelopment regardless of the Braum's decision. Commissioners mustered only a 3-3 tie on whether to rezone the parcel. But it … Continue reading Landowner of Classen Circle plans to demolish site anyway
You may help land a grant to rehab the Formosa Cafe
With the help of Route 66 enthusiasts, the historic Formosa Cafe in West Hollywood, California, could be rehabilitated for the enjoyment of future Mother Road travelers and Hollywood stars. American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Main Street America have teamed to launch the Vote Your Main Street campaign, in which 10 of … Continue reading You may help land a grant to rehab the Formosa Cafe