The Society for Commercial Archaeology is seeking nominations for its Falling by the Wayside: Ten Endangered Roadside Places list for 2011, according to an e-mail from the group today.
Some information from the press release:
Roadside places eligible for inclusion will be those that fall within the scope of SCA’s stated interests and mission:architectural elements and cultural landscapes related to roadways, highway sand road culture, including diners, drive-ins, coffee houses, gas stations,motels, hotels, tourist cabins, motor courts, retail centers, theaters, signage,roadside curiosities and folk environments. It must be demonstrated that the roadside place is threatened or in a trend of deterioration that impacts its future. […]
We welcome nominations from SCA membership and the general public. We request, however, that nominators limit their nominations to no more than three candidates. […]
E-mail submissions and questions regarding the nomination process can be directed to the SCA’s Falling by the Wayside committee: sca.endangered(at)gmail.com. By postal mail, please send submissions to: Society for Commercial Archeology, Attn: Falling by the Wayside, PO Box 45828, Madison, WI 53744-5828.
I’m sure some Route 66 fans or advocates of other historic roads can think of a few places to nominate.
The deadline to submit nominations is Dec. 31. The society plans to announce the list in March. You can download the nomination form here (Word document).