Cities along Route 66 are asked to submit proposals to participate in the official Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off on April 30, 2026. The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership will choose six official satellite cities for the Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off, starting with a live, online media event combined with celebrations in Springfield, Missouri, which is the … Continue reading Six satellite cities sought for Route 66 Centennial Kick-off in April
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Red’s Giant Hamburg sold for $575,000 at auction
Red's Giant Hamburg, a re-creation of the original that once stood along Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri, sold a few days ago at auction for $575,000. The identity of the restaurant's new owner remains unknown, though KLOR-TV in Springfield reported it is a local investor. No one knows what he or she intends to do … Continue reading Red’s Giant Hamburg sold for $575,000 at auction
Route 66 Association of Arizona plans kickoff event for highway’s centennial on Nov. 15
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona announced an event to kick off the highway's centennial just a few days after its 99th birthday. "A Night at the Route 66 Museum," a one-time, special event, will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Arizona Route 66 Museum (aka Powerhouse) in Kingman, Arizona. … Continue reading Route 66 Association of Arizona plans kickoff event for highway’s centennial on Nov. 15
Barc-ee’s announces temporary closure, will change name after Buc-ee’s trademark lawsuit
The Barc-ee's near Route 66 in Marshfield, Missouri, recently announced its temporary closure and a forthcoming name change weeks after Buc-ee's sued it for trademark infringement. Barc-ee's announced the closing on Facebook and added: "We’ll be announcing our brand new name, fresh new look, and our next location as we step into this new chapter … Continue reading Barc-ee’s announces temporary closure, will change name after Buc-ee’s trademark lawsuit
“Major” Route 66 sculpture planned near Rail Haven hotel in Springfield
City leaders in Springfield, Missouri, recently announced "a major sculpture" honoring Route 66 would be installed near the Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven hotel. According to KSPR-TV in Springfield, the $1 million project will commemorate the city being the so-called "birthplace of Route 66" in 1926. Cora Scott of the city said it would … Continue reading “Major” Route 66 sculpture planned near Rail Haven hotel in Springfield
New version of Red’s Giant Hamburg will be auctioned
The resurrected version of Red's Giant Hamburg in Springfield, Missouri, will be auctioned on May 15 after opening about six years ago. OzarksFirst.com first reported that the property on the south side of Springfield (not on Route 66), along with its fixtures and equipment, will be auctioned starting at 1 p.m. on May 15. The … Continue reading New version of Red’s Giant Hamburg will be auctioned
Springfield, Missouri, will host kickoff of Route 66 centennial celebrations
Springfield, Missouri, has been chosen from a national search to be the host city for the kickoff of Route 66's centennial celebrations next year. According to the Springfield News-Leader, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Springfield had been selected by the U.S. National Route 66 Centennial Commission and the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership. As the … Continue reading Springfield, Missouri, will host kickoff of Route 66 centennial celebrations
Buc-ee’s files trademark infringment lawsuit against Barc-ee’s of Marshfield
The popular Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's recently filed a lawsuit against Barc-ee's dog park, coffee and food shop in Marshfield, Missouri, alleging trademark infringement. Barc-ee's is just off Route 66 in Marshfield, about 17 miles from a Buc-ee's in Springfield, Missouri. The logo for Barc-ee's in Marshfield, Missouri. According to the Springfield News-Leader: The … Continue reading Buc-ee’s files trademark infringment lawsuit against Barc-ee’s of Marshfield
TV travel host Samantha Brown travels Route 66 from St. Louis to Tulsa
A few roadies have recommended this, and upon watching it, so do I. The "Samantha Brown's Places to Love" travel show on PBS-TV recently aired. This 25-minute episode features Route 66 from St. Louis to Tulsa. It includes Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, Gearhead Curios, Uranus Missouri, a mural artist in Cuba, Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios … Continue reading TV travel host Samantha Brown travels Route 66 from St. Louis to Tulsa
A 1959 Christmas card from Snortin’ Norton
If you want a Route 66-themed Christmas card, you could do much worse than this one issued in 1959 for Campbell 66 Express trucking company based out of Springfield, Missouri. Richard Crabtree posted the image on the Springfield, Missouri History, Landmarks & Vintage photography page on Facebook. The camel called Snortin' Norton (with the motto … Continue reading A 1959 Christmas card from Snortin’ Norton