The Journal Record published an excellent story about the historic Warehouse Market building, an art deco gem, on 11th Street (aka Route 66) in Tulsa. Built in 1929, the building was designed by B. Gaylord Nofstger with lots of terra cotta. Its entryway borrowed heavily from the famous patterns used with Chicago’s Commercial Building, mixing … Continue reading Tulsa’s fabulous Warehouse Market
Month: October 2009
New mural in Cuba
Cuba, Mo., which now is being called Mural City for good reason, sports a new mural at My Place Tires, at 1203 W. Washington St. (aka Route 66). According to the Cuba Free Press, the mural was painted by Missouri artist Ray Harvey. “The location on Route 66 and the attention the art will receive … Continue reading New mural in Cuba
“Still ain’t nothing to see …”
Here's a new song, "You Can't Get Your Kicks on Route 66," by Honey Don't. I don't agree entirely with the sentiment about the Mother Road, but these lines are a keeper: "Now, they got that freeway, honey, but it don't feel free to me ... you can drive all day, but there still ain't … Continue reading “Still ain’t nothing to see …”
A closer look at the Grand Canyon Railway
The Payson (Ariz.) Roundup published an interesting article about the history and features of the Grand Canyon Railway. Embarking from the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., it's a popular and scenic way to head to the Grand Canyon. A few interesting things about the railway that I didn't know: This year marks its 20th … Continue reading A closer look at the Grand Canyon Railway
A story about Tattoo Man
Story by Emily Priddy's sixth-hour sophomore English II class, Webster High School, Tulsa. Ron Jones has 81 tattoos. “It’s like a potato chip. Once you eat one potato chip, it’s addictive. It’s like a drug,” he said. The Bartlesville, Okla., resident visited Webster High School’s English II classes Thursday, Oct. 8, to tell students about … Continue reading A story about Tattoo Man
Route 66 walker update
The Arlington Heights (Ill.) Daily Herald caught up with 71-year-old Emory Duick and his quest to walk all of Route 66. According to the newspaper, Duick had made his way to the Albuquerque area two days ago. He has less than 1,000 miles to go to Santa Monica, and covers about 10 miles a day. … Continue reading Route 66 walker update
Vega Motel goes on auction block
The historic Vega Motel on Route 66 in Vega, Texas, is going to be the subject of a sealed-bid auction because of delinquent taxes. Here's the notice about the auction: Oldham County Appraisal District is taking sealed bids on the Vega Motel, Lots Numbered Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10), … Continue reading Vega Motel goes on auction block
Edwardsville to bring back Route 66 festival
After a one-year hiatus, the Route 66 Festival in Edwardsville, Ill., will return in 2010, reports the Edwardsville Intelligencer. Edwardsville and nearby Glen Carbon decided this year to combine forces, along with coinciding an event with Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's Homecoming, for a Fall Fest in early October. However, the story makes it clear that poor … Continue reading Edwardsville to bring back Route 66 festival
Vintage gas station is the real thing
This isn't on Route 66, but it's so cool and unique that it's noteworthy. The town of La Grande, Ore., contains a 1959 Texaco gas station that actually works for its intended purpose. There are plenty of well-preserved vintage gas stations around the country, but this is the only one that I'm aware of that … Continue reading Vintage gas station is the real thing
A closer look at El Rancho Grande
Greater Tulsa Reporter Newspapers has published a well-done article about El Rancho Grande, the oldest surviving restaurant on 11th Street (aka Route 66) in Tulsa. The news hook is the restaurant's recently restored and unique neon sign. But the story also contains a nice overview about the development of Tex-Mex cuisine in Tulsa (and the … Continue reading A closer look at El Rancho Grande