The neon sign for the long-closed but still-standing West Winds Motel in Erick, Oklahoma, has been restored and installed, but it may look a little different from how you remember it. During the restoration process, it was discovered that the business was originally named West Winds Court. So they went with that instead. The City … Continue reading Neon sign for the West Winds Motel in Erick is restored
One of two “Welcome to Seligman” monument signs installed; other will be dedicated on May 2
One of the two "welcome arches" in Seligman, Arizona, was recently installed on Route 66. The Seligman, AZ Welcome Arches account on Facebook said the sign was installed on the city's east side. The signs are the brainchild of Nancy Echeverria. She began a fundraiser for the project after her father, Patrick Russell, died in … Continue reading One of two “Welcome to Seligman” monument signs installed; other will be dedicated on May 2
Lighting ceremony set for May 1 for three historic Route 66 neon signs in Williams
Margaret Hangan, chairwoman of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Williams, Arizona, announced a lighting ceremony scheduled for 7:15 p.m. local time on May 1 for three historic neon signs along the city's Route 66 corridor. The neon signs that were restored belong to the Turquoise Teepee, Canyon Club, and the World Famous Sultana Bar. The … Continue reading Lighting ceremony set for May 1 for three historic Route 66 neon signs in Williams
Jan Švrček, a key figure behind Route 66 Navigation and Route 66 Passport, dies at 64
Jan Švrček, the man behind the Route 66 Navigation app and the national Route 66 Passport, died on Thursday after a long illness. He was 64. The news was announced by his family and his Touch Media business partner Marian Pavel, who said that the funeral service will take place on Thursday in Švrček's native … Continue reading Jan Švrček, a key figure behind Route 66 Navigation and Route 66 Passport, dies at 64
Taylor’s Dairy Joy restaurant in Lebanon is up for sale
The historic Taylor's Dairy Joy restaurant along Route 66 in Lebanon, Missouri, was recently put on the market. Ozarks Alive! reported that the owners want to retire and have taped a notice on the front door about it being for sale. According to an online listing by Century 21 Commercial, the property at 1205 E. … Continue reading Taylor’s Dairy Joy restaurant in Lebanon is up for sale
Chrysler Plymouth neon tower sign in Bristow is relighted
The long-dark tower sign that advertised a now-defunct Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in Bristow, Oklahoma, is glowing again for the first time in about 70 years after a relighting ceremony on Saturday night. Naturally, a bunch of Route 66 enthusiasts posted photos and videos from the big event: The tower sign once stood a block or two … Continue reading Chrysler Plymouth neon tower sign in Bristow is relighted
Michael Wallis, Rhys Martin, Ken Busby to be part of latest Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
"Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis, Route 66 Alliance Executive Director and CEO Ken Busby and Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and National Preserve Route 66 manager with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will preside over this month's edition of the Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series. The livestream … Continue reading Michael Wallis, Rhys Martin, Ken Busby to be part of latest Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
New Soap Box Derby event announced for Route 66 in Sapulpa on July 4
Oklahomans and Route 66ers will have a new way to celebrate Independence Day this year with the launch of Rascals on Route 66, a Soap Box Derby race through the center of downtown Sapulpa, Oklahoma. This will be Oklahoma’s second Soap Box Derby race this year, after the annual Luther Fire Department Soapbox Derby planned … Continue reading New Soap Box Derby event announced for Route 66 in Sapulpa on July 4
Grants MainStreet purchases Roarin’ 20’s sign to restore it
Grants MainStreet, a nonprofit organization based in Grants, New Mexico, recently announced it has purchased the Roarin' 20's neon sign and adjoining lot for the long-closed Route 66 bar. "This historic landmark has long been a part of our community’s story, and we’re excited to begin the journey of revitalizing the sign and bringing it … Continue reading Grants MainStreet purchases Roarin’ 20’s sign to restore it
Rich Dinkela purchases the historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba
Today, Rich Dinkela and his wife, Christina, closed on the purchase of the landmark Wagon Wheel Motel along Route 66 in Cuba, Missouri. Dinkela said they bought the property for $1 million. He said there would be a "lull" of one to two weeks in the motel's operation while staff are being trained there and … Continue reading Rich Dinkela purchases the historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba