Anyone who visited the Google homepage today saw a series of images that included a Route 66 shield. The Google Doodle celebrates Route 66's centennial. One hundred years ago today, highway officials in Springfield, Missouri, sent a telegram to federal officials, stating No. 66 would be acceptable to designate their Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway. In a post, … Continue reading Images from Route 66 featured on today’s Google Doodle
Retro-looking, neon monument signs coming soon to Wilmington
The mayor of Wilmington, Illinois, announced that the city council approved new logos that will include the addition of retro-styled, neon monument signs. "In the coming months our entrance signs to Wilmington will also be replaced with a massive upgrade," Mayor Ben Dietz wrote in a Facebook post. "Friends, tourists, and residents will be welcomed … Continue reading Retro-looking, neon monument signs coming soon to Wilmington
Giant push-pin art installation dedicated in Wellston
A giant push-pin, part of an art installation, was dedicated a few days ago by state and local officials off Route 66 in Wellston, Oklahoma. The 23-foot-tall push-pin, designed by Joseph O’Connell of Creative Machines and titled "You Are Here," which lights up from inside at night. It is off Exit 158 of Interstate 44, … Continue reading Giant push-pin art installation dedicated in Wellston
Wall of Lindy’s Diner in Albuquerque collapses one week after it was forced to close
A front wall of Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque suddenly collapsed Monday one week after the city forced the Route 66 restaurant to close due to structural issues. No one was hurt in the collapse. KOB-TV acquired footage of the building when it collapsed about noon. KRQE-TV also acquired video from a passerby of the … Continue reading Wall of Lindy’s Diner in Albuquerque collapses one week after it was forced to close
Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri, will be renamed Route 66 Stadium
Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri -- home to the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals and Missouri State University baseball teams -- is being renamed Route 66 Stadium. Team officials announced the change on Thursday. They said they wanted to highlight the team's connection to Route 66 during the highway's centennial this year, reported … Continue reading Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri, will be renamed Route 66 Stadium
Reports: Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield, Missouri, to close next year
Guy Mace's Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield, Missouri, is scheduled to close in 2027, according to several media outlets. KOLR-10 / KOZL-TV reported: Ozarks First spoke with an employee who says they’re not discussing the details as to why it’s closing, but simply said, “The owner is older and is retiring”. The employee stated the museum … Continue reading Reports: Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield, Missouri, to close next year
Clifton’s closes for good in downtown Los Angeles
The owner of Clifton's, a landmark in downtown Los Angeles, has given up on reopening the restaurant and nightclub because of too many difficulties in that area. The Los Angeles Times broke the story a few days ago: Andrew Meieran bought Clifton's on Broadway in 2010 and poured more than $14 million into repairs, renovations … Continue reading Clifton’s closes for good in downtown Los Angeles
Nonprofit initiative seeks to convert El Pueblo Motor Inn in Flagstaff into low-cost housing
A local nonprofit initiative aims to convert the historic-but-closed El Pueblo Motor Inn in Flagstaff, Arizona, into low-cost housing. El Pueblo Motel in 2019 Flagstaff resident Phil Scandura, a retired avionics engineer and architectural draftsman, talked during a phone interview about the site, also known as El Pueblo Motel, along Route 66. El Pueblo, at … Continue reading Nonprofit initiative seeks to convert El Pueblo Motor Inn in Flagstaff into low-cost housing
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum officials break ground for $1 million expansion
Officials with the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, broke ground on a more than $1 million expansion project on Monday. The project will increase the museum's space by 5,000 square feet, with an additional 2,000 square feet devoted to a plaza. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce earmarked $1.08 million for the … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum officials break ground for $1 million expansion
City of Albuquerque closes Lindy’s Diner over fears wall might collapse
Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque was ordered closed Monday by the City of Albuquerque's code-enforcement division after an inspection found serious structural issues. According to KRQE-TV, inspectors discovered that the northeast exterior wall of the century-old building is at risk of collapsing and structural supports are failing, causing the roof and the second floor to … Continue reading City of Albuquerque closes Lindy’s Diner over fears wall might collapse