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
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Illinois Office of Tourism to enter first-ever float for Tournament of Roses Parade
The Illinois Office of Tourism is making its first-ever float for the annual Tournament of Roses Parade along Route 66 on Jan. 2 in Pasadena, California. The 24-foot-tall float features nearly 30,000 flowers and took about 22,000 volunteer hours to create, according to a news release. More about the float: The Enjoy Illinois float will … Continue reading Illinois Office of Tourism to enter first-ever float for Tournament of Roses Parade
Trade Winds Inn in Clinton, best known for its Elvis Room, may be demolished
The Trade Winds Inn motel in Clinton, Oklahoma -- best known for its Elvis Room where Elvis Presley stayed during his cross-country road trips -- may be demolished with the possibility the local school district might use the property. The Clinton Daily News (subscription required) reported last week the Clinton Economic Development Authority will discuss … Continue reading Trade Winds Inn in Clinton, best known for its Elvis Room, may be demolished
Howlin’ Ray’s restaurant holds soft opening with building’s preserved Adohr Milk Farms sign
The Howlin' Ray's hot chicken restaurant in Pasadena, California, held a soft opening last week with the restored Adohr Milk Farms sign on the historic building. About two years ago, Howlin’ Ray’s hot was doing a face-lift on a building at 800 Arroyo Parkway (aka Route 66) when it uncovered an original Adohr Milk Farms … Continue reading Howlin’ Ray’s restaurant holds soft opening with building’s preserved Adohr Milk Farms sign
Eat-Rite Diner in St. Louis to reopen later this month as Fleur STL brunch restaurant
The Eat-Rite Diner near downtown St. Louis will reopen sometime in October for the first time in two years, rechristened as Fleur STL. Tim Eagan purchased the property shortly after it closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and had to do a lot of remodeling of the nearly century-old spot. Eagan also told KMOV-TV in St. … Continue reading Eat-Rite Diner in St. Louis to reopen later this month as Fleur STL brunch restaurant
Suspicious fire destroys much of El Rancho Motel in Barstow
A fire deemed as suspicious destroyed three-quarters of the historic El Rancho Motel on Tuesday night along Route 66 in Barstow, California. The three-alarm blaze forced the closing of about a quarter-mile of Main Street in the city, but no injuries were reported. The Victorville Daily Press in nearby Victorville had some details after the … Continue reading Suspicious fire destroys much of El Rancho Motel in Barstow
Second Buc-ee’s store coming near Route 66 corridor, this time in Amarillo
A second Buc-ee's convenience store near the Route 66 corridor soon will be built, this time on the east side of Amarillo, Texas. Barely three weeks ago, the city council of Springfield, Missouri, approved incentives for the construction of a Buc-ee's on the city's northeast side. That one will be open 12 to 15 months … Continue reading Second Buc-ee’s store coming near Route 66 corridor, this time in Amarillo
Tenant reopens Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena to public since renovations
The new tenant of the historic Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena, California, reopened the venue to the public Sunday after extensive renovations. The Friends of the Rialto, a group that has served as a guardian of the theater, posted this message after posting 42 (!) photos from the open house: On Sunday August 29, Mosaic … Continue reading Tenant reopens Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena to public since renovations
27th sign lights up with Tulsa’s Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program
Por Ella Tulsa, a health and beauty store, became the 27th business to have its neon sign created or restored through the City of Tulsa's Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program. Here's an image of the sign, courtesy of the Tulsa Route 66 Commission: Por Ella Tulsa is at 1404 E. 11th St. (aka Route … Continue reading 27th sign lights up with Tulsa’s Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program
Vandalism, misfortunes wreak havoc on Bagdad Cafe and its owner
The California Historic Route 66 Association put out a call Monday requesting donations to Andrea Pruett, longtime owner of the Bagdad Cafe in Newberry Springs, California, after a series of personal and business setbacks in the past 18 months. Tere Frank Stamoulis, posting a call-to-action on behalf of the association in a Facebook post, and … Continue reading Vandalism, misfortunes wreak havoc on Bagdad Cafe and its owner