The landmark Teofilo's Restaurante in Los Lunas, New Mexico, recently added a neon sign that pays tribute to its Route 66 location and heritage. According to the Valencia County News-Bulletin, restaurant owner Johnnah Torres wanted something more eye-catching and durable than the previous wooden sign. When thinking about what to do, Torres said it dawned … Continue reading New neon sign erected along Route 66 at Teofilo’s Restaurante in Los Lunas
Category: Signs
Organization wants a big “Clinton” sign on city’s east side of Route 66
The city council of Clinton, Oklahoma, heard a local organization's proposal of a two-sided big sign to showcase an original section of Route 66 on the city's east side. According to a recent print edition of the Clinton Daily News, Andrew Stone of the West OK Co-op presented its idea to the city council where … Continue reading Organization wants a big “Clinton” sign on city’s east side of Route 66
New markers erected on Route 66 in Chicago
Choose Chicago, the city's tourism department, recently placed new Route 66 signs to celebrate the highway's upcoming centennial. According to WGN-TV in Chicago, the signs were placed near the Art Institute of Chicago, plus at 1969 W. Ogden Ave., 3100 W. Ogden Ave. and 3801 W. Ogden Ave. Ogden is a main alignment of Route … Continue reading New markers erected on Route 66 in Chicago
Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield gets a bright, new sign on its screen
The historic Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield, Illinois, recently received a new, bright sign installed on the back of its big screen. The venerable Ace Sign Co. of nearby Springfield, Illinois, did the work. Ace has its own neon sign museum that's worth checking out, by the way. The Skyview in March received a $25,000 … Continue reading Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield gets a bright, new sign on its screen
Spencer’s Grill in Kirkwood closes; owner seeks a buyer for the business
The historic Spencer's Grill in Kirkwood, Missouri, suddenly shuttered last weekend, and the business is up for sale. St. Louis Magazine reported: The 47-seat business is for sale, according to owner Alex Campbell, who wants “more than anything, for the tradition of great food and unique hospitality to survive in the same way it’s existed … Continue reading Spencer’s Grill in Kirkwood closes; owner seeks a buyer for the business
Albert Okura’s son tries to keep his father’s dream alive at Amboy
A few days ago, the Los Angeles Times (via AOL) published a lengthy story about how the son of the late Albert Okura, owner of the Route 66 town of Amboy, California, is trying to keep that dream alive. The story by Alex Wigglesworth is worth reading in its entirety. But a few nuggets stand … Continue reading Albert Okura’s son tries to keep his father’s dream alive at Amboy
Wings of Freedom in Tulsa erects repurposed Saratoga Motor Hotel sign
A few days ago, the Wings of Freedom organization of Tulsa erected a repurposed Saratoga Motor Hotel sign made for its sober-living facility at the former motel site. Wings of Freedom posted images of the new sign being installed, along with an image of the old sign. Oklahoma Route 66 Association President Rhys Martin also … Continue reading Wings of Freedom in Tulsa erects repurposed Saratoga Motor Hotel sign
City of Chandler launches Route 66 neon sign grant program
The city government of Chandler, Oklahoma, recently announced it has implemented a neon-sign grant program for its Route 66 corridor. The program provides cost-share funds for businesses that want to make a custom neon sign or fix an existing one. Here are the requirements: Eligible businesses must be on Route 66 and within city limits. … Continue reading City of Chandler launches Route 66 neon sign grant program
A closer look at the Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
The host of the Adventures in TV-Land channel on YouTube paid a recent visit to the Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The result was a nearly 20-minute video of what the site offers. The Illinois Route 66 Experience is much more interactive and informative than you might think. It also … Continue reading A closer look at the Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Hiway House Motel in Albuquerque to be transformed into a boutique hotel
The vacant Hiway House Motel in the popular Nob Hill area of Albuquerque will be changed into a boutique hotel, but its historic neon sign will remain. The Albuquerque Journal reported that Josh Rogers and Kurt Browning of Titan Development in Albuquerque acquired the property at 3200 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) after wanting it … Continue reading Hiway House Motel in Albuquerque to be transformed into a boutique hotel