Classic-car collector Guy Mace plans to open a Route 66 Car Museum on June 15 at 1624 W. College St. (aka Route 66) in Springfield, Missouri. According to a news release from the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau: Patrons can see two Rolls Royces, the 1926 Hudson used in the 1939 movie “The Grapes of … Continue reading Route 66 Car Museum opening next month in Springfield
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New research solidifies Springfield as birthplace of Route 66
For several years, the town of Springfield, Missouri, has proclaimed itself as the "Birthplace of Route 66" and in recent years launched a fast-growing festival of the same name. Now it appears new historical research has deepened the link between Route 66, Springfield and its birth date of April 30, 1926. From a news release … Continue reading New research solidifies Springfield as birthplace of Route 66
New microbrewery opening in Springfield, Missouri
The Route 66 town of Springfield, Missouri, later this year will open its fourth microbrewery in a site that once was one of the region's big radio stations. Lost Signal Brewing Co. will open at 610 W. College St. (aka Route 66), reported the Springfield News-Leader. Named because the 3,200-square-foot building it will occupy was … Continue reading New microbrewery opening in Springfield, Missouri
Highlights of Route 66 in southwest Missouri
Brand USA keeps cranking out good videos about Route 66. These clips are produced in an effort to entice foreign travelers. The latest one concentrates on Pulaski County, Springfield and Joplin in Missouri. Kudos to the cinematographer for all the saturated color in the footage. https://youtu.be/ChJEQjscQTM More Route 66 videos from Brand USA may be … Continue reading Highlights of Route 66 in southwest Missouri
Suit settled in Whisler’s Drive Up case
A restaurant in Springfield, Missouri, that was sued last year for using essentially the same name as the Whisler's Drive Up restaurant in Carthage, Missouri, will change its name this weekend after a settlement was reached. The Whisler's restaurant in Springfield will change its name to Springfield Sliders on Saturday, reported the Springfield News-Leader. The … Continue reading Suit settled in Whisler’s Drive Up case
The ghosts of Tom Joad
Below the new and idyllic Route 66 Roadside Park in Springfield, Missouri, a campground for the homeless has sprung up in recent months. KYTV in Springfield talked to Heather Cooper, one of the homeless there: "I have post traumatic stress disorder with traumatic nightmares. I've got stage one bipolar, stage one manic depressive illness, which is … Continue reading The ghosts of Tom Joad
Hawkins Mill in Springfield being torn down
The 75-year-old Hawkins Mill, a landmark in Springfield, Missouri, soon will be torn down to make way for an unspecified new development. KVTV-TV in Springfield reported: Originally Hawkins Mill, it opened along College Street/U.S. Route 66 in 1940. Kansas Expressway was eventually constructed just yards west of the structure. The mill eventually became an familiar … Continue reading Hawkins Mill in Springfield being torn down
Gillioz Theatre celebrations to mark its 90th year
The historic Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield, Missouri, will mark its 90th year with a big New Year's Eve concert by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and an expanded number of classic-movie screenings and plenty of concerts through 2016, according to the Springfield News-Leader. A total of 12 to 15 films will be screened next year, … Continue reading Gillioz Theatre celebrations to mark its 90th year
KY3’s reporter’s Route 66 videos
In recent weeks, Paul Adler, a reporter for the KY3 television station in Springfield, Missouri, traveled Route 66 from Santa Monica to help promote the town's Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and broadcast a bunch of on-the-scene segments. Adler in recent days has uploaded many of those reports. You can view all 24 videos in … Continue reading KY3’s reporter’s Route 66 videos
23,000 attend Birthplace of Route 66 Festival
About 23,000 people visited downtown Springfield, Missouri, during the past weekend's Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, only in its fifth year of existence. About 5,000 also attended the Route 66 parade during the festival, according to city officials cited Sunday by KSPR-TV in Springfield. More than 400 entries were in the parade. Business owners, including … Continue reading 23,000 attend Birthplace of Route 66 Festival