Oklahoma Route 66 Association President Rhys Martin and Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell were inducted Saturday into the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Frisco Center in Clinton. The third inductee was the late Charles Tompkins of El Reno, the third director for the U.S. 66 Highway Association and a … Continue reading Rhys Martin, Matt Pinnell inducted into Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame
Four more books to read during Route 66’s centennial
I reckoned that a bunch of books would be released during Route 66's centennial, and I wasn't wrong. Here are four titles that I was made aware of in recent weeks. First is Cheryl Eichar Jett's "Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66" (Amazon affiliate link). A description of the book: We’ve all heard of … Continue reading Four more books to read during Route 66’s centennial
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
Storm-damaged “Here It Is” billboard for Jack Rabbit Trading Post is re-erected
That didn't take long. One side of the iconic "Here It Is" billboard for the Jack Rabbit Trading Post near Joseph City, Arizona, was re-erected and secured just a few days after a monsoon storm Monday night blew it down. Isabelle Jaquez, daughter of longtime Jack Rabbit owners Tony and Cindy Jaquez, posted this heartfelt … Continue reading Storm-damaged “Here It Is” billboard for Jack Rabbit Trading Post is re-erected
Nearly century-old bar in Bernalillo listed for $610,000
A tavern in Bernalillo, New Mexico, that dates to Prohibition has been put on the market for $610,000. According to Albuquerque Business First, Denise Silva, 68-year-old owner of Silva's Saloon and granddaughter of its founder, said health issues are forcing the sale. The same family has owned it for more than 90 years. It's reputedly … Continue reading Nearly century-old bar in Bernalillo listed for $610,000
Refurbished Glancy Motel sign will be placed on southeast corner of Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
After restoration, the neon sign for the defunct Glancy Motel in Clinton, Oklahoma, will be placed on the southeast corner of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in town. Brian Aneshansley, board president of Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, said the sign is being stored by G&S Sign Services in Oklahoma City as it … Continue reading Refurbished Glancy Motel sign will be placed on southeast corner of Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Storm blows down one side of iconic billboard for Jack Rabbit Trading Post
A monsoon storm on Monday night blew down one side of the iconic "Here It Is" billboard for the Jack Rabbit Trading Post near Joseph City, Arizona, and weakened the other side. The good news is that a GoFundMe.com fundraising campaign to rebuild the nearly 80-year-old sign reached its goal within hours. Here's what the … Continue reading Storm blows down one side of iconic billboard for Jack Rabbit Trading Post
Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami designated to National Register of Historic Places
The Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger restaurant in Miami, Oklahoma, has been designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation officially occurred on July 16, according to an email from the National Park Service, which administers the program. Waylan's, located at 915 N. Main St. (aka Route 66), is the last survivor of a chain … Continue reading Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger in Miami designated to National Register of Historic Places
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
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum experiences highest-grossing day in its history
The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton recently reported it had enjoyed its highest-grossing day in its three-decade history -- another sign of a boost from the highway's centennial. KECO Radio in nearby Elk City reported: The record-setting day on Tuesday, June 30, generated more than seven times the museum’s typical daily revenue, reflecting sustained … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Museum experiences highest-grossing day in its history