Quinta Scott, a historian and photographer of Route 66 years before the highway's renaissance that started in the 1990s, died on Sept. 24. She was 83. Her obituary states: As a celebrated photographer and author, her work left an indelible mark on the world of art and storytelling. Through her lens and her words, she … Continue reading Quinta Scott, contributor to two prominent Route 66 books, dies at 83
Category: Photographs
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum to host Route 66 Hall of Fame induction, new exhibit
The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma, later this month will host its biannual Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, plus a new photo exhibit by a current Route 66 advocate. The free ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. on July 27, though the museum itself at 2229 W. Gary Blvd. (aka … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Museum to host Route 66 Hall of Fame induction, new exhibit
Then-and-now slideshow of Albuquerque added to Central Avenue buses
Riders on Albuquerque Rapid Transit buses have a chance to glimpse at the city's past with a slideshow of Central Avenue (aka Route 66) and other landmarks from many decades ago to the current day. According to the Albuquerque Journal, the slides show Central Avenue when it was just a dirt road, then in the … Continue reading Then-and-now slideshow of Albuquerque added to Central Avenue buses
New coffee table book, “Howdy Neighbor,” features Route 66 photographs from Southwest
A new coffee table book, titled “Howdy, Neighbor! Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Arkansas," features photographs from Route 66 and other destinations in the Southwest. Co-author Stephanie Khattak stated in an email: Featured Route 66 locations include the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Tucumcari, Santa Rosa and Cadillac Ranch and many others. “Howdy, Neighbor!” was … Continue reading New coffee table book, “Howdy Neighbor,” features Route 66 photographs from Southwest
Kingman seeks images from photographers that will be placed on billboards
The Kingman, Arizona, Office of Tourism and Economic Development is calling on photographers worldwide to participate in a contest through February where the winners' work will be displayed on nearly 50-foot billboards. The contest seeks images that showcase Kingman's key attractions: Route 66, history and outdoor recreation. The City of Kingman will award three grand … Continue reading Kingman seeks images from photographers that will be placed on billboards
University of Tulsa to host photographer Edward Keating’s “Lost Dream of Route 66” exhibit
The University of Tulsa next month is hosting Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Edward Keating's "Main Street: The Lost Dream of Route 66" exhibit that was published as a book a few years ago. The exhibit by the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities at 101 E. Archer St. will run from Oct. 6 through Nov. 18. Here's … Continue reading University of Tulsa to host photographer Edward Keating’s “Lost Dream of Route 66” exhibit
Supermodel Cindy Crawford stars in a photo shoot at Roy’s in Amboy
The Roy's Motel and Cafe complex in Amboy, California, has seen a lot of fashion photo shoots over the decades. But last week saw a particularly notable one by Cindy Crawford, one of the most popular supermodels in history. According to SI Lifestyle and other media outlets, the 57-year-old Crawford was participating in a project … Continue reading Supermodel Cindy Crawford stars in a photo shoot at Roy’s in Amboy
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
“The Other Side” Route 66 photo exhibition opens April 7 in Tulsa
The Tulsa Artists’ Coalition in April will present “The Other Side,” a body of photographs documenting the changes occurring along Route 66 over the course of five years. A collaborative project, “The Other Side” is an ongoing project by two artists based in Route 66 states, Melinda Green Harvey of Texas and VC Torneden of Oklahoma. … Continue reading “The Other Side” Route 66 photo exhibition opens April 7 in Tulsa
Eviction notice served to Jax Welborn’s Route 66 Community Art Gallery, other shops in Waynesville
Jax Welborn's Route 66 Community Art Gallery, Get Your Pics on Route 66 shop and Pics by Jax Studio in Waynesville, Missouri, will close on Oct. 9 after she unexpectedly was served an eviction notice Monday from her landlord. It feels like the sudden death of a loved one," Welborn said on a Facebook post. … Continue reading Eviction notice served to Jax Welborn’s Route 66 Community Art Gallery, other shops in Waynesville