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
Category: Signs
Neon sign for Cattleman’s Club in Amarillo is restored
The City of Amarillo announced a few days ago that the Cattleman's Club neon sign was restored and is glowing again, just before the city's Route 66 festival began. The city stated this in a Facebook post: Recognized for its historical significance in a 2016 Texas Historical Survey, the sign stands as a reminder of … Continue reading Neon sign for Cattleman’s Club in Amarillo is restored
Relighting ceremony held for Munger Moss Motel’s neon sign
The City of Lebanon, Missouri, held a relighting ceremony on June 1 for its restored neon sign once owned by the Munger Moss Motel. June 1 was the anniversary that longtime owners Bob and Ramona Lehman, both now deceased, purchased the Route 66 property in 1971. About 100 people attended the ceremony 55 years later. … Continue reading Relighting ceremony held for Munger Moss Motel’s neon sign
Fire heavily damages historic Sunset Motel in Villa Ridge
A fire on Thursday night heavily damaged the historic but long-closed Sunset Motel along old Route 66 in Villa Ridge, Missouri. Roamin' Rich Dinkela, past president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri and owner of two historic Route 66 motels in the Show Me State, was among the first with a video camera on … Continue reading Fire heavily damages historic Sunset Motel in Villa Ridge
Construction of Centennial Plaza in Pontiac moves into a swifter phase
The mayor of Pontiac, Illinois, reported a few days ago that construction of the Route 66-themed Centennial Plaza near the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum is moving into a more rapid stage. Mayor Kelly Eckhoff in a Facebook post stated: The end of the eight week curing time for the steel structure … Continue reading Construction of Centennial Plaza in Pontiac moves into a swifter phase
New “Welcome to Tulsa” neon signs are being installed just before the Route 66 Capital Cruise
Earlier this week, the City of Tulsa erected a large "Welcome to Tulsa" neon sign just before the Tulsa Route 66 Capital Cruise brings in thousands of tourists and classic-car enthusiasts. The sign is at the Route 66 Historical Village in southwest Tulsa. Residents gathered Tuesday night for the lighting ceremony there. Here are images … Continue reading New “Welcome to Tulsa” neon signs are being installed just before the Route 66 Capital Cruise
Ceremonial relighting held for West Winds Motel’s neon sign in Erick
Folks in Erick, Oklahoma, held a relighting ceremony on Friday for the previously long-dark neon sign at the closed West Winds Motel. The sign had been restored and has been operating nightly since April. The ceremony last week served as more of a celebration. Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, was there … Continue reading Ceremonial relighting held for West Winds Motel’s neon sign in Erick
Relighting ceremony for West Winds Motel sign in Erick set for Friday night
A relighting ceremony for the restored West Winds Motel neon sign in Erick, Oklahoma, is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, May 22. The sign has been lighted nightly since it was rejuvenated and reinstalled several weeks ago. The relighting serves as more of a celebration: More from KECO radio: The lighting ceremony will begin at … Continue reading Relighting ceremony for West Winds Motel sign in Erick set for Friday night
Albuquerque soon will unveil a large neon sign on Route 66 on the city’s east side
A 25-foot-long. double-sided neon sign will soon be installed along East Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in Albuquerque. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reports that city councilor Renee Grout said the sign will be installed west of Tramway Boulevard. “Well, I love the silhouette of the different buildings. And then it’s going to be the backdrop is … Continue reading Albuquerque soon will unveil a large neon sign on Route 66 on the city’s east side
Route 66 has a humongous weekend
This past weekend was a huge one for Route 66 -- not just in Springfield, Missouri, but also in Williams, Arizona; Kingman, Arizona; Seligman, Arizona; and Joliet, Illinois. The events came 100 years after officials in Springfield sent a telegram to the federal government, stating they were receptive to the No. 66 for their Chicago-to-Los … Continue reading Route 66 has a humongous weekend