Deborah "Debbie Dee" Real, a manager for the Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, during a key time in its revival, has died. She was 73. Real regularly greeted overnight visitors in the Route 66 motel's front office when Deb Harvey and her sister, Priscilla Bledsaw, owned it. The sisters oversaw improvements to the motel, … Continue reading Former Boots Court motel manager Deborah “Debbie Dee” Real dies
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Boots Court Foundation receives award from Carthage Historic Preservation
The Boots Court Foundation received the Golden Hammer award from Carthage (Mo.) Historic Preservation for its work in preserving the Route 66 motel. The organization also honored the Phelps Country House -- the first time it gave out two awards in one year. Steve Wagner, co-chairman of the preservation group, talked to the Joplin Globe … Continue reading Boots Court Foundation receives award from Carthage Historic Preservation
Boots Court motel in Carthage wins $120,000 grant to beautify its visitors center
The city council of Carthage, Missouri, approved a $120,000 grant to the foundation of the Boots Court motel to create green space and other improvements at its adjacent visitors center. The vote by the council was 8-1, with the only dissenting voter saying he supported the historic Route 66 motel but wanted more information about … Continue reading Boots Court motel in Carthage wins $120,000 grant to beautify its visitors center
Boots Court motel in Carthage opens its visitors’ center
The historic Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, recently opened to the public its Boots Court Motel Visitors Center, housed in a former Sinclair gas station adjacent to the Route 66 property. The motel opened the facility during Maple Leaf Festival weekend, which is Carthage's biggest event. More about it: A grand opening for the … Continue reading Boots Court motel in Carthage opens its visitors’ center
Boots Court motel lists its new plans after completion of renovations
The new manager of the Boots Court in Carthage, Missouri, announced new plans for the historic Route 66 motel after renovations of its 13 rooms were completed. According to the Joplin Globe, Jeremy Morris, who lives at nearby Red Oak II, took over in August as manager of the Boots Court from Kim Bausinger, the … Continue reading Boots Court motel lists its new plans after completion of renovations
Boots Court motel in Carthage wins Missouri Preservation Honor Award
The historic Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, was one of the recipients of the annual Missouri Preservation Honor Awards. The awards were announced Tuesday at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. Here's what the nonprofit preservation organization said about the Route 66 landmark: Boots Court was built in 1939 at the corner of US … Continue reading Boots Court motel in Carthage wins Missouri Preservation Honor Award
All 13 rooms at Boots Court motel in Carthage now available for overnight stays
The historic Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, announced all 13 of its rooms now are available for overnight travelers. The owners in a Facebook post proclaimed it was the first time "in decades" all the rooms can be booked. That includes the fabled Clark Gable Room; No. 6 was used by the movie star … Continue reading All 13 rooms at Boots Court motel in Carthage now available for overnight stays
Neon lighting glows again at historic Boots Court motel in Carthage
The historic Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, on Wednesday posted a photo of its architectural neon lighting glowing again. It was another sign that renovations on the Route 66 landmark were progressing. On a comment thread with the Facebook post, I asked the motel how it was coming on getting the rest of its … Continue reading Neon lighting glows again at historic Boots Court motel in Carthage
Pancake Hut in Carthage to mark homecoming of restored Chicago Band Box
The Pancake Hut restaurant in Carthage, Missouri, will hold a homecoming celebration on Friday of its recently restored Chicago Band Box animated music box. According to the Joplin Globe, the restaurant at 301 S. Garrison Ave. (aka Route 66) will hold the celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. that day. The Pancake Hut is next … Continue reading Pancake Hut in Carthage to mark homecoming of restored Chicago Band Box
Boots Court motel added to National Register of Historic Places
The Boots Court motel, a landmark along Route 66 in Carthage, Missouri, recently was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation was confirmed by a weekly email Friday from the National Park Service, which runs the program. According to the email, the Boots Court officially was listed on the National Register on … Continue reading Boots Court motel added to National Register of Historic Places