An early morning fire Friday gutted the kitchen of the Iron Hog Restaurant and Saloon, a favorite watering hole for motorcyclists and Route 66 travelers going through Oro Grande, California. According to the Victorville Daily Press: The blaze erupted at the shuttered saloon, located at 20848 National Trails Highway, at 5:39 a.m. Friday. It spread … Continue reading Fire damages Iron Hog Restaurant and Saloon in Oro Grande
The Sycamore Inn restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., predates Route 66. But it doesn’t predate the Mother Road by a few years, but by more than 150, according to this well-researched article from The Press-Enterprise. The local Indians met at this spot where large sycamore, cottonwood and willow trees grew. In March 1774, Spanish explorer … Continue reading The history of the Sycamore Inn
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has nominated the Route 66 city of St. Louis as one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations, it was announced this week. Such destinations “offer cultural and recreational experiences different from those found at the typical vacation destination. From dynamic downtowns and stunning architecture to cultural diversity and a commitment … Continue reading Notes from the road
