The historic but long-moribund Crystal City Shopping Center along Route 66 in southwest Tulsa soon will begin major upgrades, according to KTUL-TV in Tulsa and the shopping center's Facebook page. One post by the shopping center's Facebook page administrator said: Renovations have begun! The center will soon look like these renderings. New roof and store … Continue reading Crystal City Shopping Center says it’s starting improvements
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See the new home of Ike’s Chili — and its neighbors
The new site for Ike's Chili isn't open yet, but KTUL-TV in Tulsa provided a look behind the scenes at 11th Street (aka Route 66): KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - News, Weather Ike's Chili, which marked its 100th year a few years ago, has been on Admiral Place -- an older alignment of Route 66 … Continue reading See the new home of Ike’s Chili — and its neighbors
Pops store coming to Tulsa airport
If you're traveling by air to Tulsa or have a changeover at Tulsa International Airport, you'll soon have access to a taste of Route 66 while you're there. Pops, a convenience store and restaurant based on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla., will open at the airport its third location. It will be inside the former … Continue reading Pops store coming to Tulsa airport
Art show involving motel room on Route 66 coming to Tulsa
Tulsa-based photographer Western Doughty will display 75 original images from his "Route 66: Room 116" project from Jan. 3 through Jan. 23 at Living Arts in Tulsa, according to a story from the Associated Press. Doughty explained the project on his website: We have this romanticized idea of Route 66 and all that it has … Continue reading Art show involving motel room on Route 66 coming to Tulsa
Chilly day for the Route 66 Marathon
Folks at today's Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa dealt with 20-degree temperatures at race time, with wind chills in the teens. Participants probably were OK once they ran a few miles. But it had to be uncomfortable for fans and volunteers. At least it didn't snow; a winter weather advisory of snow and sleet is … Continue reading Chilly day for the Route 66 Marathon
Tulsa announces plans to build Route 66 museum
The City of Tulsa is requesting proposals from developers to build a long-awaited Route 66 museum and visitors center on the banks of the Arkansas River, reported the Tulsa World today. The interpretive center and entertainment complex is to be built on city land across the street from the East Meets West bronze sculpture at … Continue reading Tulsa announces plans to build Route 66 museum
“Cultural Crossroads” in Tulsa will be dedicated Oct. 24
The City of Tulsa will dedicate the "Cultural Crossroads" of 11th Street (aka Route 66) and Yale Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The project is part of the ongoing Vision 2025 sale-tax project of improvements on Route 66 in Tulsa County. The ceremony will be at the northwest part of the intersection, with … Continue reading “Cultural Crossroads” in Tulsa will be dedicated Oct. 24
Task Force’s recommendations for Route 66 in Tulsa
On Thursday, city councilor, businessman and Route 66 booster Blake Ewing presented recommendations from the Route 66 Task Force he helped form a couple of years ago. The recommendations for Route 66 in Tulsa to the city's Urban and Economic Development Committee can be downloaded here. However, here's a summary of the findings: --- Establish a Route … Continue reading Task Force’s recommendations for Route 66 in Tulsa
West Tulsa Main Street program will change its name to Route 66
The RedFork Main Street program in west Tulsa will change its name to Route 66 Main Street as a subtle way to expand its boundaries, reported the Tulsa World. A bit of detail from the article: Beginning Jan. 1, RedFork Main Street will call itself Route 66 Main Street, a nod to the nearly four-mile … Continue reading West Tulsa Main Street program will change its name to Route 66
Blue Dome building in Tulsa has new owners
The historic Blue Dome building near downtown Tulsa has been sold for $1.52 million to the owners of the adjacent Arnie's Bar, reported the Tulsa World on Friday. Longtime owner Michael Sager sold the building and the nearby Woody's Corner Bar to Chris and JoAnn Armstrong, owners of Arnie's. Sager says the new owners have … Continue reading Blue Dome building in Tulsa has new owners