The Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum, housed in a century-old former gas station on Route 66 near Warwick, Oklahoma, soon will change hands for the first time in 17 years. Owner Jerry Ries told KOCO-TV in nearby Oklahoma City that it was time to turn the keys of the property over to someone else. “You put … Continue reading Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum near Warwick soon will change ownership
Category: Gas stations
Gas station to become an event space, diner to reopen at Route 66 ghost town of Spencer, Missouri
The co-owners of the picturesque Route 66 ghost town of Spencer, Missouri, said they plan to convert the service station into an events center and reopen the diner. They're also considering reopening the barber shop and other possibilities. One of the key buildings in the town is called Spencer Station. Those tidbits emerged in a … Continue reading Gas station to become an event space, diner to reopen at Route 66 ghost town of Spencer, Missouri
Cars removed from free car museum at former Russell’s Travel Center
For years, the Russell's Travel Center near Endee, New Mexico, featured a free car museum featuring several classic vehicles, gas station petroliana and other memorabilia. In recent weeks, the cars were removed from the museum -- save for about a dozen toy or children's pedal cars -- despite the faux marquee at its entrance still … Continue reading Cars removed from free car museum at former Russell’s Travel Center
Cannabis dispensary re-creates “First / Last Stop in Texas” sign in Glenrio
A cannabis dispensary in Glenrio, New Mexico, recently recreated the "First/Last Stop in Texas" sign that had been deteriorating for years. The Instagram account for the Glenrio Smoke Stop recently posted images of the new sign near the New Mexico-Texas border. Glenrio Smoke Stop also stated it would hold a relighting event for the sign … Continue reading Cannabis dispensary re-creates “First / Last Stop in Texas” sign in Glenrio
Developers of Petro Motor Quart motel in Galena abandon the project
Citing an issue that "is not in our control," the developers of a gas-station-themed, 10-unit Petro Motor Quart motel in Galena, Kansas, have abandoned the project. Aaron Perry, owner of Gearhead Curios in Galena, and fiancée Cassandra Rangel announced the project in early 2025 and broke ground for it about a month later. The site … Continue reading Developers of Petro Motor Quart motel in Galena abandon the project
Vinita opens Route 66 Welcome Center in 1950s gull-wing gas station
The City of Vinita, Oklahoma, on Friday debuted a Route 66 Welcome Center inside a 1950s gull-wing style former Phillips 66 gas station along Route 66. Regular visitor hours for the center at 502 S. Wilson St. (aka Route 66) will be announced at a later time. According to KTUL-TV in nearby Tulsa: City and … Continue reading Vinita opens Route 66 Welcome Center in 1950s gull-wing gas station
Vintage gas pumps restored at 66 Super Service Station in Alanreed
The historic 66 Super Service Station in Alanreed, Texas, received a facelift on Saturday when its newly restored gas pumps were installed at the Route 66 landmark. R&B Body Shop of Pampa, Texas, a partner of the Texas Old Route 66 Association, did the restoration work on the pumps. The long-closed station was formerly a … Continue reading Vintage gas pumps restored at 66 Super Service Station in Alanreed
Weatherford oilman giving away a 1966 Chevelle to mark his 66th birthday
An oilman and entrepreneur based in Weatherford, Oklahoma, with substantial roots on Route 66 is giving away a vintage car to celebrate his forthcoming 66th birthday. Rick Koch is giving away the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle to also celebrate Route 66's centennial. The giveaway will be held on Aug. 6, Koch's birthday, at his Lucille's Roadhouse … Continue reading Weatherford oilman giving away a 1966 Chevelle to mark his 66th birthday
Opening of interpretive center at Threatt Filling Station planned in May
The owners of the Threatt Filling Station near Luther, Oklahoma, told a local television station they plan to open an interpretive center in May at the Route 66 property. A reporter from News on 66 interviewed Edward Threatt, a descendant of the station's original owner, Allen Threatt, who founded the station more than a century … Continue reading Opening of interpretive center at Threatt Filling Station planned in May
19 Route 66 Preservation & Economic Development Grants announced
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership recently announced the awarding of 19 grants totaling more than $40,000 to Route 66 businesses and attractions. Each recipient receives $2,125 from the Route 66 Preservation & Economic Development Grant Program. These are the recipients: VFW Post 6306 on Route 66 in Topock, Arizona, will commission the painting of … Continue reading 19 Route 66 Preservation & Economic Development Grants announced