Today, I received a press release about the opening ceremonies for the Route 66 Interpretive Center at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, on Route 66 and Mickey Clarkson Avenue in Chandler, Okla.
Here’s more information about the center:
The Interpretive Center is located in the native sandstone-block 1930s-era building on the prominent crossroads in Chandler. After over 10 years of fundraising and hard work by dedicated community volunteers, the grand opening of the Interpretive Center and gift shop represents the first-phase completion of renovation on this historic building.
The Interpretive Center takes the participant through a visually entertaining “drive” from the 1920s through current day on our Mother Road, aka Route 66. Experience the bleak dust-bowl years from the seats of a Model A, the booming ’40s & ’50s from the seat of a ’48 Willy’s Jeep and the happy days of the ’60s and on from authentic ’65 Mustang seats. Track the “route” through eight states on bill boards reminiscent of the kind seen by travelers back when Route 66 was THE road. Experience the unique lodging enjoyed by early travelers in your own virtual hotel room with themes like “Vanished Icons” and “Neon Nights.” After your trip, stop by the gift and book shop to browse and buy items selected to reflect the Southwestern U.S. and Route 66.
Gov. Brad Henry has been invited to speak. Lt. Gov. Jari Askins is one of the confirmed speakers.
And here’s the Interpretive Center’s Web site. It’s under construction, but an upgrade is promised. The phone number is (405) 258-0008.
We had the grand opening and it was great! Follow the progress of the restoration of the old armory on our website. Anyone needing further information concerning the project can call our new number; 405-258-1300!