Volunteers for Camp Cajon monument in Southern California last month added a new photo-op at the historic site -- a directional signpost that lists mileages to numerous cities on Route 66. According to history columnist Mark Landis of the San Bernardino County Sun: Designed as a nostalgic reminder of historic mileage signposts on early highways, … Continue reading Camp Cajon volunteers erect Route 66 directional signpost
Bristow’s Town Square being revitalized as part of Route 66 project
The Town Square of Bristow, Oklahoma, is being revitalized by the town's historical society as part of a Route 66 Landmark Renovation Project. News on 6 in nearby Tulsa reported the society is building a new roof for the nearby historic depot. So far, all tiles have been removed for new roofing and the structure … Continue reading Bristow’s Town Square being revitalized as part of Route 66 project
John Osterman Gas Station in Peach Springs undergoing extensive repairs, thanks to Route 66 grant
The historic John Osterman Gas Station in Peach Springs, Arizona, is undergoing extensive repairs after a 2021 windstorm, thanks in part to a $45,000 grant from the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona. According to a recent newsletter from the association, it awarded the grant to the Hualapai Tribe, which owns the station, to assist … Continue reading John Osterman Gas Station in Peach Springs undergoing extensive repairs, thanks to Route 66 grant
1,000 wild burros in Oatman area will be relocated due to overpopulation
About 1,000 wild burros in Arizona's Black Mountain Herd Management Area will be relocated by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management -- about half of the herd -- because of overpopulation concerns. The Route 66 village of Oatman is right in the middle of the management area. The wild burros -- for many years a … Continue reading 1,000 wild burros in Oatman area will be relocated due to overpopulation
Ten recipients named for Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grants Program
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership a few days ago announced 10 recipients from its Extraordinary Women Micro-Grants Program. The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program provides critical and flexible funding to businesses and attractions along Route 66 that are majority women-owned or operated. Dawn Federico in front of the Blue Swallow Motel's repaired neon … Continue reading Ten recipients named for Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grants Program
Loss of Maplewood typewriter repair shop may be Rolla’s gain
A typewriter repair shop in the Route 66 town of Maplewood, Missouri, has closed after almost 60 years in business, but it appears its services and part of its collection will resurface later this year in Rolla, Missouri -- another Route 66 town. Jones Typewriter Co. recently closed after 81-year-old owner Vern Trampe decided to … Continue reading Loss of Maplewood typewriter repair shop may be Rolla’s gain
Launching Pad’s owner litters contents from restaurant’s interior onto parking lot
The owner of the closed Launching Pad Drive-In in Wilmington, Illinois, scattered items from the interior of her Route 66 restaurant onto its parking lot, prompting two citations from local police The Joliet Patch reported that Holly Barker on Tuesday broke bottles of Route 66 root beer and tossed equipment and other items from the … Continue reading Launching Pad’s owner litters contents from restaurant’s interior onto parking lot
Hollywood Bowl designated to the National Register of Historic Places
The century-old Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles was designated to the National Register of Historic Places effective Dec. 22, according to an email Tuesday from the National Park Service. The Hollywood Bowl, situated in the Hollywood Hills about 1 1/2 miles north of Santa Monica Boulevard (aka Route 66), long has been considered one of … Continue reading Hollywood Bowl designated to the National Register of Historic Places
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
Number of volunteers at Oklahoma Route 66 Museum plunges after COVID-19 pandemic
The number of volunteers that help run the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton has plunged from 30 to just three after the COVID-19 pandemic. So the museum's director is putting out a plea for more volunteers. Pat Smith, the museum's director, revealed that startling loss in volunteer help in a recent story in the … Continue reading Number of volunteers at Oklahoma Route 66 Museum plunges after COVID-19 pandemic