The first food hall in Albuquerque soon will be established in a historic building along Route 66 in the downtown area. The food hall, tentatively named 505 Central Market, will be at 505 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) in a 1937 three-story building eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Albuquerque Journal reported: … Continue reading Food hall coming to downtown Albuquerque building
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“The Outsiders” House Museum in Tulsa will host ribbon-cutting Aug. 9
A once-forlorn house in Tulsa that served as a key setting in the movie adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders" will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and film-location tours Aug. 9. The Facebook page for The Outsiders House announced Wednesday: Join us as we celebrate the long-awaited opening of The Outsiders House Museum. Be there … Continue reading “The Outsiders” House Museum in Tulsa will host ribbon-cutting Aug. 9
Shutdown of Meltdown Diner in Tulsa proves short-lived
Less than a month after the Meltdown Diner in southwest Tulsa closed, it reopened again with a slightly modified name. Owner Jim Hardcastle, citing his desire to spend more time with his father and grandsons, announced he would close Meltdown Diner on May 25. The restaurant, which specialized mainly in grilled-cheese sandwiches, had been operating … Continue reading Shutdown of Meltdown Diner in Tulsa proves short-lived
Officials dedicate Route 66 Rising sculpture in Tulsa
Several area officials, including Oklahoma's lieutenant governor and Tulsa's mayor, helped dedicate the enormous Route 66 Rising sculpture Tuesday at Avery Traffic Circle in Tulsa. The $682,000 sculpture, paid for with Vision 2025 sales-tax money in Tulsa County, is about 70 feet long and 30 feet tall. It sits at Mingo Road and Admiral Place, … Continue reading Officials dedicate Route 66 Rising sculpture in Tulsa
Nonprofit group has a plan to buy, renovate Brookshire Motel
A Tulsa-based nonprofit organization wants to buy and redevelop the closed and fire-damaged Brookshire Motel into a gift shop, sandwich shop, farmers market, offices and classrooms. The Oklahoma Family Empowerment Center Project aims "to empower individuals, strengthen families, help couples, enhance parenting skills, bring recovery to those struggling with an addiction, assist returning citizens after … Continue reading Nonprofit group has a plan to buy, renovate Brookshire Motel
Retail shops coming to Mother Road Market in Tulsa
The Mother Road Market in Tulsa soon will add a retail development at Lewis Avenue and 11th Street, aka Route 66. The Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation that built the $5.5 million market of various mini-restaurants announced Friday it will add a $1.5 million Shops at Mother Road Market that will include five retail spaces, the … Continue reading Retail shops coming to Mother Road Market in Tulsa
Admiral Flea Market in Tulsa to close after nearly 40 years
Admiral Flea Market, a fixture along the Admiral Place alignment of Route 66 in east Tulsa for 39 years, will close at the end of the year because of the owner's retirement. The business at 9401 E. Admiral Place posted this announcement Thursday on Facebook: This comes with a heavy heart to announce. With the … Continue reading Admiral Flea Market in Tulsa to close after nearly 40 years
Muffler Man in Albuquerque to be restored
It must be a good year for Muffler Men along Route 66. A second will be restored in a matter of weeks, right after a souvenir shop in Tulsa erected a new one. The Muffler Man that stands high above Route 66 on the east side of Albuquerque will be restored in the next two … Continue reading Muffler Man in Albuquerque to be restored
Motel in El Reno destroyed by tornado; at least 2 dead
A tornado flattened the Budget Inn Motel along Route 66 in El Reno, Oklahoma, and killed at least two people. The twister also hit a trailer park and several businesses along the U.S. 81 (aka Route 66) corridor in the city about 10:30 p.m. Saturday, The Oklahoman reported. “I think El Reno Oklahoma needs a … Continue reading Motel in El Reno destroyed by tornado; at least 2 dead
Meltdown Diner in Tulsa to close doors Saturday
The Meltdown Diner along Route 66 in southwest Tulsa will close its doors for good Saturday less than two years after opening. Owner Jim Hardcastle made the announcement Monday on the restaurant's Facebook page: Hardcastle sold a food truck he operated and used the proceeds to renovate a 1949 building at Southwest Boulevard (aka Route … Continue reading Meltdown Diner in Tulsa to close doors Saturday