Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 in Tulsa will hold a celebration for the addition of its new Muffler Man fiberglass statue starting at 10 a.m. May 11 with music, food and area celebrities. Joel Baker, known for the American Giants documentary series on YouTube, and his team will install the 20-foot-tall Muffler Man, … Continue reading Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on Route 66 to celebrate Muffler Man addition May 11
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The key player in Tulsa’s 11th Street revitalization
A few days ago, the Tulsa World newspaper ran a column about local developer Aaron Meek and the recent opening of Meadow Gold lofts near the historic Meadow Gold sign along Route 66 in Tulsa. Meek's father and two uncles once owned Meek's Furniture along 11th Street (aka Route 66) until the neighborhood declined and … Continue reading The key player in Tulsa’s 11th Street revitalization
Fire damages closed Brookshire Motel in Tulsa
Fire on Wednesday afternoon damaged the historic but closed Brookshire Motel along Route 66 in Tulsa, also damaging its slim chances for a new owner to buy and revitalize it. The fire at the property at 11017 E. 11th St. (aka Route 66) first was reported about 5 p.m., reported the Tulsa World. According to … Continue reading Fire damages closed Brookshire Motel in Tulsa
Tulsa adding Route 66 stencils on pavement
The city of Tulsa last week began painting Route 66 shields on the pavement of the Mother Road on the east and west sides of town. The Tulsa Route 66 Commission stated on its Facebook page it wants to place the shields along regular intervals on the entire stretch of Tulsa's Route 66. The shields … Continue reading Tulsa adding Route 66 stencils on pavement
Tulsa Route 66 group advocates repairing, reopening 11th Street Bridge
While a lot of talk percolated about it in recent years, the Tulsa Route 66 Commission recently made it official -- it wants to reopen the historic but long-closed 11th Street Bridge, at least to pedestrian traffic. Several reasons exist for the group to become bigger bridge advocates. Next year, the city is scheduled to … Continue reading Tulsa Route 66 group advocates repairing, reopening 11th Street Bridge
Mother Road Market in Tulsa shows stunning early success
The Mother Road Market just off Route 66 in Tulsa opened a few weeks ago as an incubator for about 20 food or retail stores and an events center, and the results since then can be described as stunning. John Klein, a columnist for the Tulsa World newspaper, in a recent entry passed along these … Continue reading Mother Road Market in Tulsa shows stunning early success
Route 66 Rising sculpture in Tulsa is finished
Construction on the massive Route 66 Rising sculpture at the traffic circle at Mingo Road and Admiral Place (aka Route 66) in Tulsa came to completion last week. The $650,000 sculpture, paid for with Vision 2025 sales-tax money, is about 70 feet long and 30 feet tall. Eric F. Garcia of EFG Creative in Albuquerque designed the sculpture. … Continue reading Route 66 Rising sculpture in Tulsa is finished
Construction begins on Route 66 Rising sculpture in Tulsa
Construction of the Route 66 Rising sculpture at Admiral Place (aka Route 66) and Mingo Road in Tulsa began this week. EFG Creative and Planning of Albuquerque, which designed the sculpture, posted the above photo of the construction Tuesday. Tulsa World columnist John Klein wrote about the artwork this week. “We believe the sculpture will … Continue reading Construction begins on Route 66 Rising sculpture in Tulsa
“Route 66 Rising” sculpture construction to begin next week
Construction on the massive "Route 66 Rising" sculpture planned for the traffic circle at Mingo Road and Admiral Place (aka Route 66) will begin next week. KJRH-TV in Tulsa reports: The project, which is a part of Vision 2025, will take about two weeks to complete. The sculpture will be about 70 feet wide and … Continue reading “Route 66 Rising” sculpture construction to begin next week
A look inside the historic Threatt Filling Station
A few months ago, a prominent Route 66 advocate whispered she'd been inside the Threatt Filling Station along Route 66 near Luther, Oklahoma, and she was blown away by the artifacts inside. Last week, KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City brought a reporter inside the station. Take a look for yourself: More from the story: “I don't … Continue reading A look inside the historic Threatt Filling Station