Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 in Tulsa will light its newly commissioned neon signs during a ceremony the evening of Wednesday, April 29. Sunset will be at 8:10 p.m. that day, though it may get dark earlier if it becomes overcast. The lighting will be streamed live on Facebook, and more details will be … Continue reading Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios will light its new neon signs the evening of April 29
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Construction begins on Route 66 neon-sign park near 11th Street Bridge in Tulsa
Construction has started on a park on the west side of the historic 11th Street Bridge in Tulsa that will include a re-creation of three neon signs from long-gone Route 66 businesses. The Tulsa Route 66 Commission announced in mid-2016 it would install three re-created neon signs in Tulsa that were lost or destroyed after … Continue reading Construction begins on Route 66 neon-sign park near 11th Street Bridge in Tulsa
Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios sets April 25 deadline to buy bricks for new neon sign
Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 in Tulsa has set a 5 p.m. April 25 deadline to buy commemorative bricks for a soon-to-come neon sign at the store. The bricks, which go for $66 each and can be personalized with a short message, can be purchased here. The store also recently posted on Facebook … Continue reading Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios sets April 25 deadline to buy bricks for new neon sign
City Tucumcari approves landmarks ordinance for historic Route 66 neon signs
By a 3-2 vote, the Tucumcari City Commission last week approved a landmark ordinance for the town's several dozen historic neon signs along its Route 66 corridor. The proposed ordinance had been rejected in December when it first was introduced, but it was reworked and resubmitted last month. Johnnie Meier, a former president of the … Continue reading City Tucumcari approves landmarks ordinance for historic Route 66 neon signs
Mountain Lodge sign near Albuquerque endangered; locals hope to find a new site for it
The neon sign for the defunct Mountain Lodge motel east of Albuquerque faces a possible wrecking ball after the property landed a new owner who wants it removed quickly. Residents in the area are trying to find an alternate nearby site for the sign but face hurdles over the cost and a short time window. … Continue reading Mountain Lodge sign near Albuquerque endangered; locals hope to find a new site for it
Another new neon sign goes up on Tulsa’s Route 66 for Burnett’s Flowers
Burnett's Flowers in Tulsa became Tulsa Route 66's first new neon sign installation in 2020 after the business received a neon sign grant from the city. The Tulsa Route 66 Commission stated in a Facebook post the flower shop recently moved near 11th Street (aka Route 66) and Quincy Avenue, but it's been in business … Continue reading Another new neon sign goes up on Tulsa’s Route 66 for Burnett’s Flowers
Tucumcari reconsiders, advances landmark sign ordinance proposal
After prodding by officers from the New Mexico Route 66 Association, the Tucumcari City Commission last week passed a first reading of a proposed landmark ordinance for the town's historic Route 66 neon signs. However, final passage by the commission likely faces an uphill battle because of concerns about the ordinance infringing on property rights. … Continue reading Tucumcari reconsiders, advances landmark sign ordinance proposal
Neon sign relighted at De Anza Motor Lodge in Albuquerque
The historic and restored neon sign for De Anza Motor Lodge in Albuquerque was relighted during a ceremony Sunday evening. Here's a countdown video of the relighting from the motel's Facebook page: Here are more images Sunday evening from the New Mexico Route 66 Association: A few days ago, the Albuquerque Journal published a story … Continue reading Neon sign relighted at De Anza Motor Lodge in Albuquerque
De Anza Motor Lodge sign will be relighted Sunday
The neon sign for the De Anza Motor Lodge in Albuquerque will be relighted in a ceremony Sunday evening. The Route 66 motel at 4301 Central Ave., most of which has been converted into higher-end apartments, announced on Instagram and other social media the relighting will occur at 5 p.m. Sunday. De Anza also is … Continue reading De Anza Motor Lodge sign will be relighted Sunday
Family buys long-closed G&E Tire Co. building, DeSoto neon sign in Carthage
A local family recently purchased the long-closed G&E Tire Co. building -- famous for its original DeSoto neon sign -- along Route 66 in Carthage, Missouri. According to the Joplin Globe, Caleb and Annie Patrick bought the building that sits at McGregor and Oak streets, the latter which is Route 66. Caleb found some interesting … Continue reading Family buys long-closed G&E Tire Co. building, DeSoto neon sign in Carthage