It took a little longer than expected, but Dewey Avenue (aka Route 66) in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, reopened to traffic last week after multiple infrastructure improvements. Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, who leads the state's tourism department, hailed the reopening during a ceremony, reported the Sapulpa Times. Also attending were the mayor, city council and city staff. … Continue reading Sapulpa’s Route 66 reopens after 10-month overhaul
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19 Route 66 Preservation & Economic Development Grants announced
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership recently announced the awarding of 19 grants totaling more than $40,000 to Route 66 businesses and attractions. Each recipient receives $2,125 from the Route 66 Preservation & Economic Development Grant Program. These are the recipients: VFW Post 6306 on Route 66 in Topock, Arizona, will commission the painting of … Continue reading 19 Route 66 Preservation & Economic Development Grants announced
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa receives $1 million grant for expansion
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will receive a grant more than $1 million grant for an expansion project. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce earmarked $1,080,000 for the expansion as part of its Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place in January, and an opening date is expected in … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa receives $1 million grant for expansion
Sapulpa giving away pieces of Route 66 during the highway’s centennial in 2026
Route 66 travelers who visit Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in 2026 will have a chance to take home an actual piece of the Mother Road. Sapulpa’s "Great Route 66 Giveaway" marks one of three Sapulpa Main Street projects honoring the 100th anniversary of U.S. 66, which Congress approved on Nov. 11, 1926. The other two: Sapulpa Main … Continue reading Sapulpa giving away pieces of Route 66 during the highway’s centennial in 2026
Sapulpa’s downtown parking plan threatens several historic buildings
A consultant for the city of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, has proposed tearing down five historic buildings in the downtown area to address parking concerns. The plan comes in the wake of a survey of residents by Planning Consultant Scott Bruce, which focused on a lack of parking on Dewey Avenue (aka Route 66) and easy access … Continue reading Sapulpa’s downtown parking plan threatens several historic buildings
Crews at forthcoming Sapulpa park try to uncover sections of original Route 66 roadway
While the Route 66-themed View Stop Park is being built on the west side of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, workers are seeking to find the original Route 66 roadway that went through there. The park will include a Route 66 centennial marker, a bridge overlook plaza, parking, wildflower gardens, a boulder playground, a “Get Your Kicks” photo-op … Continue reading Crews at forthcoming Sapulpa park try to uncover sections of original Route 66 roadway
Construction on Route 66 Park in Sapulpa to begin next month
The city council of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, last week unanimously chose a contractor to build the Route 66 Park west of town so it would be ready by the highway's centennial next year. According to the Sapulpa Times, Magnum Construction's low bid of nearly $2.1 million won. The new park will include numerous points of interest … Continue reading Construction on Route 66 Park in Sapulpa to begin next month
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum offers vintage car rides again
Reservations are open for the fourth annual vintage car rides offered at the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Rides originate at the museum and travel to Pretty Water Lake, where riders can opt to have their photo taken before returning. This year’s cars include a 1923 Packard and a 1923 Cadillac. … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum offers vintage car rides again
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum will offer a chance to drive a Model T on Route 66
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will begin offering a new experience with a Ford Model T this summer where participants can learn the history of the vehicle and how to drive it. After a class on how to drive the vehicle, attendees will be allowed to drive the Model T on … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum will offer a chance to drive a Model T on Route 66
Dewey Avenue streetscape redesign project in downtown Sapulpa begins today
The long-awaited streetscape redesign for Dewey Avenue (aka Route 66) in downtown Sapulpa, Oklahoma, is scheduled to begin today. In a meeting with the city's downtown retailers and building owners last week, city manager Joan Riley confirmed the start date of the project, reported the Sapulpa Times. One of the most highly-anticipated parts of the … Continue reading Dewey Avenue streetscape redesign project in downtown Sapulpa begins today