Artist Ray Harvey is painting a detailed mural, titled "The Day the Train Came to Pacific," on the Route 66 corridor in Pacific, Missouri. The Washington Missourian reports Harvey is painting a 12-by-26-foot mural on a Pacific Plaza wall in the 500 block of East Osage Street. It's not the first time Harvey has plied his work along … Continue reading Mural being painted in Pacific, Missouri
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Jensen’s Point near Pacific reopens
The historic Jensen's Point that overlooks Route 66 near Pacific, Missouri, reopened last weekend, almost 25 years after it had been closed to the public. According to a blog post for the Washington Missourian: The landmark is now a Pacific city park and will be preserved for future generations to enjoy. There is a paved parking … Continue reading Jensen’s Point near Pacific reopens
Jensen’s Point grand reopening set for May 30
The historic Jensen's Point along Route 66 in Pacific, Missouri, will host a grand reopening and dedication May 30. According to an invitation, the Jensen's Point grand reopening will be at 2 p.m. The landmark is east of Pacific and west of Exit 261 from Interstate 44 west of St. Louis. The ceremony will include … Continue reading Jensen’s Point grand reopening set for May 30
Much of Pacific is under water
A report of more troubles from flooding in Missouri -- much of the Route 66 town of Pacific is under water, and it won't start to recede until sometime today. KTVI-TV in St. Louis reports: In 1982, the crest was 33.6 feet. The water came all the to train tracks on 1st Street. The projected … Continue reading Much of Pacific is under water
Jensen’s Point spruced up by volunteers
Jensen's Point lookout along Route 66 near Pacific, Missouri, is slated to reopen in February. The site's readiness for visitors took a big step last weekend after three dozen volunteers -- mostly from the Ozark Trails Association -- cleared brush, trimmed branches and removed trash from along the steps and slope to the lookout area. As part of … Continue reading Jensen’s Point spruced up by volunteers
Volunteers try to keep Pacific rail museum open
Volunteers with the Route 66 Pacific Rail Fan Visitor Center in Pacific, Missouri, are trying to raise donations to pay off its building that is being foreclosed, according to the Washington Missourian newspaper. Robert McCaskill, spokesman for the museum, said the organization could purchase the building for $29,000. “We have one donor and we’re looking … Continue reading Volunteers try to keep Pacific rail museum open
Pacific landmark will reopen by early 2016
The city of Pacific, Missouri, closed on its purchase of the historic Jensen's Point on May 28 and is slated to reopen it to the public as a city park in February after some improvements, according to the Washington Missourian. The purchase was made possible by a $350,000 grant from St. Louis County Parks. The … Continue reading Pacific landmark will reopen by early 2016
Pacific lands grant to buy scenic lookout
The city of Pacific, Missouri, has been awarded a $350,000 grant to help buy Lookout on Jensen’s Point off Route 66, reported the Washington Missourian. The St. Louis County Parks awarded the grant earlier this month. Pacific's parks and recreation department will use the landmark after the sale with longtime owner Wayne Winchester goes through. … Continue reading Pacific lands grant to buy scenic lookout
Pacific’s 70-year Christmas tradition began as a prank
Right before Thanksgiving, members of the local Lions Club raised 14 lines of lights to create a Christmas tree on the top of the bluff on Blackburn Park, next to Route 66 in Pacific, Missouri. It's been a tradition in Pacific for many years. A recent article in the Washington Missourian illustrates it's not only … Continue reading Pacific’s 70-year Christmas tradition began as a prank
Silica plant in Pacific plans major expansion
The U.S. Silica plant along old Route 66 near Pacific, Missouri, is planning an expansion that would double production there and add 117-foot-tall building, reported the Washington Missourian . The newspaper reported: U.S. Silica’s Pacific plant is a prime supplier of sand for the oil fracking industry due to availability of Union Pacific (UP) and … Continue reading Silica plant in Pacific plans major expansion