Ottawa County, Oklahoma, is planning a public meeting on March 10 to discuss options on revitalizing and preserving the historic Sidewalk Highway of Route 66 between Miami and Afton. One of the possible options is a hiking and cycling trail, county commissioner Russell Earls told KSNF-TV. A partnership with Miami Parks and Recreation could mean … Continue reading County schedules meeting for March 10 on revitalizing Sidewalk Highway
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County to proceed with preservation plan for Sidewalk Highway, bike trail
Ottawa County, Oklahoma, is proceeding with a preservation plan for the nearly century-old stretch of Route 66, also known as the Ribbon Road or Sidewalk Highway, that may include a cycling or pedestrian trail next to it. KSN/KODE-TV reported: It will feature a walking, biking, and hiking trail alongside the historic Mother Road.Ottawa County Commissioner, … Continue reading County to proceed with preservation plan for Sidewalk Highway, bike trail
Oklahoma state senators propose renaming Route 66 segment as President Donald J. Trump Highway
Two state senators in Oklahoma on Tuesday introduced a bill that would rename a short stretch of Route 66 in Commerce as President Donald J. Trump Highway. Sens. Nathan Dahm (R-Broken Arrow) and Marty Quinn (R-Claremore) announced the bill. State Rep. Sean Roberts (R-Hominy) will be the bill's primary Oklahoma House author. According to a … Continue reading Oklahoma state senators propose renaming Route 66 segment as President Donald J. Trump Highway
Teenager buys historic gas station, will move it next to historic gas station in Miami
A teenage entrepreneur recently acquired a historic gas station in Miami, Oklahoma, he eventually will move to a better-known historic Route 66 gas station in Miami. Eli Chenoweth, 19, who owns and operates The Frozen Elephant snow-cone shop on Route 66 in Miami, several months ago bought the Miami Marathon Oil Service Station on Route … Continue reading Teenager buys historic gas station, will move it next to historic gas station in Miami
Coleman Theatre in Miami to mark 90th birthday on Thursday
The Coleman Theatre in Miami, Oklahoma, will mark its 90th anniversary Thursday with a screening of "The Wizard of Oz" and other festivities that night. The theater asked the public on Facebook which film it would most like to see, and "Gone With the Wind" was the winner. However, management nixed it because of its … Continue reading Coleman Theatre in Miami to mark 90th birthday on Thursday
Coleman Theatre marks 90th year with fundraising campaign
The Coleman Theatre in Miami, Oklahoma, is marking its 90th anniversary with a "90 Dollars to Celebrate 90 Years" campaign to upgrade its lighting and sound systems. KSNF-TV reports the theater wants to raise $175,000 for the projects. The current sound and lighting systems are more than 20 years old and not up-to-snuff for many … Continue reading Coleman Theatre marks 90th year with fundraising campaign
Woody’s Diner in Miami is up for sale
The historic Woody's Diner along Route 66 in Miami, Oklahoma, is for sale for $330,000 as a turnkey operation. The Joplin Globe reports the 1930s diner at 227 S. Main St. (aka Route 66) contains all the kitchen equipment and seating as part of the sale. It also was renovated in 2009 and professionally cleaned … Continue reading Woody’s Diner in Miami is up for sale
Waylan’s Ku-Ku reopens after owner’s months-long medical leave
The Waylan's Ku-Ku restaurant in Miami, Oklahoma, recently reopened after its longtime owner shuttered it for months due to unspecified medical leave. The Joplin Globe reports owner Gene Waylan closed the Route 66 restaurant in July and reopened it just before Christmas. “I had to leave for medical reasons, but I’m doing better,” Waylan said. … Continue reading Waylan’s Ku-Ku reopens after owner’s months-long medical leave
Rails to Trails project to involve Sidewalk Highway near Miami
Officials in Miami, Oklahoma, want to use a Rails to Trails project to help rehabilitate the historic stretch of the 9-foot-wide Sidewalk Highway of Route 66 between Miami and Afton, Oklahoma. KSNF-TV reported the four-phase project will involve an eight-mile route across Ottawa County and the Neosho River, near Miami. The project will also incorporate … Continue reading Rails to Trails project to involve Sidewalk Highway near Miami
Miami makes a festival out of adding murals
The Route 66 town of Miami, Oklahoma, added five murals to its downtown district over the weekend and produced a festival around it, to boot. Mural Fest 66 featured the work of five artists who used the walls of downtown buildings as their canvas. Most of the artists came from Oklahoma, but one hailed from … Continue reading Miami makes a festival out of adding murals