Ruth Trew, longtime treasurer and secretary of the Devil's Rope Barbwire Museum in McLean, Texas, recently retired after 32 years at the Route 66 landmark. Trew turns 90 years old today. She undoubtedly greeted thousands of tourists at the museum over the years. She also is known as the wife of Delbert Trew, who shepherded … Continue reading Ruth Trew retires from Devil’s Rope Barbwire Museum after more than three decades
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Local couple acquires century-old Bourbon Hotel in Bourbon, Missouri
A local couple recently acquired the circa-1890 but long-vacant Bourbon Hotel, located only a block or two from old Route 66 in Bourbon, Missouri. Justin and Lacey Whittaker (a Christian author) set up a Facebook page about the hotel at 237 E. Pine St.: "We are going to do our best to bring y’all along … Continue reading Local couple acquires century-old Bourbon Hotel in Bourbon, Missouri
Replica of old-time general store opens at National Route 66 Museum in Elk City
An old-fashioned general store museum recently opened at the National Route 66 Museum complex in Elk City, Oklahoma. KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, as part of its ongoing "Is This a Great State or What" series, recently produced a segment about the faux store where nothing is for sale, but it can take visitors back a … Continue reading Replica of old-time general store opens at National Route 66 Museum in Elk City
Local developer wants to restore the former site of County Line Barbecue in Oklahoma City
A local developer with experience in reviving old buildings has purchased the former County Line Barbecue site, also known for years as the Oklahoma Prohibition-era Kentucky Club, in Oklahoma City. The site sits just off the Interstate 44 alignment of Route 66 from the 1950s to the 1980s. It also is a short distance from … Continue reading Local developer wants to restore the former site of County Line Barbecue in Oklahoma City
Bobcat Bite restaurant in Santa Fe to reopen as Jambo Bobcat Bite
The Bobcat Bite restaurant, once known far and wide for its green chile cheeseburgers, was scheduled to reopen this week as Jambo Bobcat Bite with an African-Caribbean twist. And, yes, it will continue to serve those burgers. The Bobcat Bite building is located on the Old Las Vegas Highway (aka Route 66) on the south … Continue reading Bobcat Bite restaurant in Santa Fe to reopen as Jambo Bobcat Bite
Hill Top Motel in Kingman is up for sale for $2.87 million
The historic Hill Top Motel in Kingman, Arizona, has been put on the market for $2.87 million after the property went through renovations several years ago. Re/Max Prestige Properties newly listed the Route 66 motel, built at 1901 E. Andy Devine Ave. in the mid-1950s by John Mescheid. Here's the description of the property: Great … Continue reading Hill Top Motel in Kingman is up for sale for $2.87 million
Terrence Moore’s Route 66 photography being featured at Phoenix airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is featuring the work of longtime Route 66 photographer Terrence Moore through November. "Stories from the Mother Road: Photography by Terrence Moore" will be on display in Terminal 4's Level 3, near the food court. Here is the overview of Moore's exhibit: Travel can be more about the journey than … Continue reading Terrence Moore’s Route 66 photography being featured at Phoenix airport
Joplin City Hall marks 50th year of its Thomas Hart Benton mural
The city hall of Joplin, Missouri, on Thursday marked the 50th anniversary of its dedication that included a commissioned Thomas Hart Benton mural, who began his artistic career in the city. Joplin City Hall is at 602 S. Main St. (aka Route 66) and is only a short distance from Seventh Street, also an alignment … Continue reading Joplin City Hall marks 50th year of its Thomas Hart Benton mural
Carthage city panel votes to tear down historic baseball stadium
The Carthage, Missouri, City Council Public Services Committee reluctantly decided recently to demolish the historic Carl Lewton Stadium, also known as The Rock, after contractors determined that saving it wasn't feasible. According to reporting by the Joplin Globe, the rock-facade stadium was built as a Works Progress Administration project in 1937 and was the home … Continue reading Carthage city panel votes to tear down historic baseball stadium
Original co-owner of Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner in Kingman dies
Scott Dunton, one of the original owners of the iconic Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner in Kingman, Arizona, has died. He was 72. Dunton's death was announced on Facebook last week by ROUTE Magazine, and the Original Chillin' on Beale Street group also reported it. Mr. D’z is housed in the former Kimo Cafe that opened … Continue reading Original co-owner of Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner in Kingman dies