Historic sign gets a partial face-lift

The sign at the historic Lincoln Motel in Chandler, Okla., received half a face-lift Saturday from Oklahoma Route 66 Association volunteers.

I say “half,” because we only had time to scrape and repaint the sign’s west side. Volunteers are going to finish the sign’s east side tomorrow, starting at 8 a.m. until it’s done sometime in the afternoon.

Come on out. Even if you’re not handy with a paint brush, volunteers can always use someone to help pass tools and other materials up the scaffolding. Or you can drop by to watch, or to provide some good cheer.

We’ll have more about this preservation event after it’s done. We’re pretty happy how it’s gone so far. And the Lincoln Motel’s new owners are happy, too.