A new mural in downtown Sapulpa, Oklahoma, shows historical sites in that town, including several along Route 66. The 1,300-square-foot mural, which was finished earlier this week, stands near Dewey Avenue (aka Route 66) and Main Street. More from the Sapulpa Times: The mural is “a gift to the city” from Joni Rogers-Kante and The … Continue reading New mural in Sapulpa shows several Route 66 sites
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Money being raised to paint Route 66 shield on Amarillo water tower
Two associations in Amarillo, Texas, and the state's Route 66 association are joining forces to raise funds to paint a Route 66 shield on the city's water tower. Mix 94.1 radio in Amarillo reports the Historic 6th Street on Route 66 Association, Texas Old Route 66 Association and the San Jacinto Neighborhood Association must raise … Continue reading Money being raised to paint Route 66 shield on Amarillo water tower
An enormous project might replace or obscure Yukon’s Best Flour sign and mill
A huge project proposed in Yukon, Oklahoma, has sparked concerns it might eliminate or cover up the large "Yukon's Best Flour" sign and its accompanying mill along Route 66 in Yukon, Oklahoma. The Yukon Technology Center project has drawn opposition from at least one business owner in Yukon who says it would change the look … Continue reading An enormous project might replace or obscure Yukon’s Best Flour sign and mill
Construction set to begin soon on Route 66 Visitor Center in west Albuquerque
Bernalillo County announced it selected a contractor to build the nearly $10 million Route 66 Visitor Center on Albuquerque's west side and that construction would begin next month. The county stated in a news release Wednesday it authorized the county manager to execute and approve the construction agreement with Enterprise Builders in the amount of … Continue reading Construction set to begin soon on Route 66 Visitor Center in west Albuquerque
Revive 66 Campground is getting 10 more teardrop trailers
The Revive 66 Campground in Springfield, Missouri, recently received $60,000 from the city so it can acquire 10 more teardrop trailers to help house the homeless. The funding was part of $95,000 in city emergency funds for overnight cold-weather sheltering. The 10 additional trailers at the campground will be supplied for a 10-year period. According … Continue reading Revive 66 Campground is getting 10 more teardrop trailers
Restored Lincoln County Express child-size train ends up near Rock Cafe in Stroud
The Lincoln County Express child-size train that spent decades rusting away amid the brush along Route 66 east of Stroud, Oklahoma, has been restored and moved next to the landmark Rock Cafe in Stroud. Oklahoma Route 66 Association President Rhys Martin reported in a Facebook post on the Historic Route 66 page that the city … Continue reading Restored Lincoln County Express child-size train ends up near Rock Cafe in Stroud
Lawmakers seek to designate Oklahoma Route 66 as U.S. Bicycle Route
An Oklahoma state legislator has introduced a bill that would designate all of Route 66 in the Sooner State as a U.S. Bicycle Route. State Rep. John Talley (R-Stillwater) listed in the Stillwater News Press a bunch of bills he has introduced for the legislative session that begins Feb. 1. This one caught my eye: … Continue reading Lawmakers seek to designate Oklahoma Route 66 as U.S. Bicycle Route
POPS in Arcadia undergoes a change in ownership
The POPS convenience store and restaurant, renowned worldwide for offering more than 500 types of soda and its 66-foot-tall LED soda bottle that stands along Route 66 in Arcadia, Oklahoma, quietly changed owners several weeks ago. US Star Properties LLC of nearby Edmond, Oklahoma, purchased the property on Nov. 19 for $2.22 million, according to … Continue reading POPS in Arcadia undergoes a change in ownership
Canyon Coaster Adventure Park planned on the east side of Williams
The city council of Williams, Arizona, today will hold a public hearing regarding a planned Canyon Coaster Adventure Park on 20 acres on the east side of the city. The city's zoning and planning commission unanimously approved the rezoning needed for the development, which means the family amusement park probably is a done deal at … Continue reading Canyon Coaster Adventure Park planned on the east side of Williams
Historic Gordon’s Clock resurfaces in Las Vegas after its restoration
The historic Gordon's Jewelry Clock recently was restored and reinstalled at its old location in downtown Las Vegas, New Mexico. The jewelry store it touted is gone, but the clock stood sentinel in the 600 block of Douglas Avenue (map here) for about 75 years until it was auctioned in 2013. A local, Bob Mishler, … Continue reading Historic Gordon’s Clock resurfaces in Las Vegas after its restoration