The historic Gold Dome in Oklahoma City may receive a $3 million loan to help convert the former bank into a music venue and restaurant. KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City reported: The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approved a deal this week that could provide $3 million in funding for the project. The money would come … Continue reading Gold Dome in Oklahoma City may get $3 million loan to convert it into music venue and restaurant
Category: Art
Catoosa hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Route 66 monument at Gazebo Park
The City of Catoosa, Oklahoma, held a ribbon cutting on Thursday for a new Route 66 monument at Gazebo Park, celebrating the community’s history along the Mother Road. Given to the City by the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission, the monument features artwork directed by the local community that highlights Catoosa’s Route 66 story. It is one of … Continue reading Catoosa hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Route 66 monument at Gazebo Park
Sapulpa City Hall gets colorful new monument commemorating its links to Route 66
The City Hall in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, recently received a vivid new monument celebrating the town's links to Route 66, The big Route 66 shield in front of the property was paid for with a grant from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission as part of the highway's centennial this year. City Hall in Sapulpa is at … Continue reading Sapulpa City Hall gets colorful new monument commemorating its links to Route 66
Annual butter cow sculpture at the Illinois State Fair adds a Route 66 twist
For decades, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield has featured a butter-cow sculpture inside a refrigerated case. This year, the butter cow is back, but with a new Route 66 element. The State of Illinois reports the sculpture is titled "Take a Spin on Route 66": While the iconic Butter Cow remains the centerpiece of … Continue reading Annual butter cow sculpture at the Illinois State Fair adds a Route 66 twist
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway launches family activity book
The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway invites families to experience the Mother Road in a fun and interactive way with the launch of its new "Color Your Way Down Route 66" activity book. Developed by the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway in partnership with Ace Sign Company and illustrated by Macie Wright, a Millikin University student and graduate … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway launches family activity book
The Church Studio in Tulsa opens new exhibit exploring the music of Route 66
As Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, The Church Studio in Tulsa has opened a new exhibit exploring the Oklahoma music and musicians that traveled along America’s most famous highway. “One for the Road: Oklahoma Music and Route 66” fills The Church Studio’s revolving exhibit wall and continues into newly developed exhibit space along the … Continue reading The Church Studio in Tulsa opens new exhibit exploring the music of Route 66
So-called “Triangle” site in Clinton purchased for future Route 66 monument
The city council of Clinton, Oklahoma, this week approved the purchase of "The Triangle" near McLain Rogers Park, which will be used as a Route 66 monument. According to the Clinton Daily News (subscription required), the monument at 10th Street and Opal Avenue will be provided to the city by the Route 66 Centennial Commission. … Continue reading So-called “Triangle” site in Clinton purchased for future Route 66 monument
Giant “Compass” sculpture installed near Route 66’s iconic Pony Bridge
A sculpture of a giant yellow compass was recently installed on one end of Route 66's Pony Bridge near Bridgeport, Oklahoma. KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City reports "Compass" pays tribute to the engineering of the 3,900-foot-long bridge, built in 1933 and enhanced for safety and additional longevity just a few years ago. The 25-foot-tall artwork, created … Continue reading Giant “Compass” sculpture installed near Route 66’s iconic Pony Bridge
Prescott museum shows Route 66 through the eyes of veteran photographer Terrence Moore
Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona, invites an exploration of a new evolving exhibit that honors both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the America 250 celebration. The exhibit opens with a collection of photographs by Terrence Moore, widely recognized as the dean of Route 66 photographers. For more than 50 years, Moore has … Continue reading Prescott museum shows Route 66 through the eyes of veteran photographer Terrence Moore
“Kicks 66” sculpture dedicated near National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City
The 35-foot-tall "Kicks 66" illuminated sculpture near the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City was dedicated on Thursday. The artwork, designed by Cameron Eagle, pays tribute to Bobby Troup's iconic song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" and Route 66's centennial this year. Eagle also designed the “Welcome to Luther” neon sign along Route … Continue reading “Kicks 66” sculpture dedicated near National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City