New Route 66 emblem emerges on Amarillo water tower

A long-planned Amarillo Route 66 emblem recently emerged on one of the city's large water towers located just off the Mother Road. Dora Meroney of Texas Ivy Antiques has posted a number of photos of the emblem on the tower, which is undergoing repainting: The Amarillo Route 66 water tower even has its own Facebook … Continue reading New Route 66 emblem emerges on Amarillo water tower

Fire damages Texas Ivy Antiques in Amarillo

Texas Ivy Antiques, a longtime Route 66 supporter in Amarillo, Texas, sustained damage in a suspected electrical fire on Tuesday. Dora Meroney, one of the co-owners, said the fire was "bad, but not a total loss," and posted this message on Facebook later that day: No one was here when it happened so no one … Continue reading Fire damages Texas Ivy Antiques in Amarillo

Groups need $18,000 by late September to paint Route 66 shield on water tower

The Historic 6th on Route 66 Association, San Jacinto Neighborhood Association and Route 66 Association of Texas need $18,000 more to paint a proposed Amarillo Route 66 shield on a water tower in Amarillo. About $5,000 for the effort has been raised so far. The groups need to raise the rest by Sept. 30, according … Continue reading Groups need $18,000 by late September to paint Route 66 shield on water tower

A chat with the operator of Texas Ivy Antiques

In his ongoing "Genuine Route 66 Life" video series, KC Keefer interviewed Dora Meroney, operator of Texas Ivy Antiques along the Sixth Street Historic District (aka Route 66) in Amarillo. https://youtu.be/YT3wV3Cx1-I Not only does Meroney sell Route 66 memorabilia and other items in a converted 1920s house, but she serves as president of the Old … Continue reading A chat with the operator of Texas Ivy Antiques