The landmark Marsh Arch Bridge, aka the Rainbow Bridge or Brush Creek Bridge, near Baxter Springs, Kansas, celebrated its 100th birthday this week. According to several online sources, including the well-researched Vintage St. Louis and Route 66 page on Facebook, the bridge opened on Dec. 20, 1923 -- about three years before U.S. 66 was … Continue reading Marsh Arch Bridge near Baxter Springs marks its 100th anniversary
Tag: Route 66 centennial
City of Albuquerque wants augmented-reality projects for its stretch of Route 66
The City of Albuquerque is inviting artists to submit augmented-reality projects to help celebrate Route 66's centennial in 2025 and 2026. The city's Department of Arts & Culture has issued a request for proposals through Jan. 31 "to identify AR projects that will immerse, educate, engage, and entertain the public and visitors in Route 66 … Continue reading City of Albuquerque wants augmented-reality projects for its stretch of Route 66
More details revealed of proposed renovations for Blue Whale site in Catoosa
Now we know better where that proposed $6 million for the Blue Whale would go. The City Council of Catoosa, Oklahoma, last week unveiled a proposed master plan for the iconic Blue Whale site along Route 66 as envisioned by Hampton Creative of Tulsa. Among the additions would be a mini-golf course, a new visitors center, … Continue reading More details revealed of proposed renovations for Blue Whale site in Catoosa
New Mexico Tourism requests $5M for Route 66 centennial without apparent input from state association
The New Mexico Tourism Department is requesting $5 million from the state legislature for Route 66's centennial in 2026, but a 12-member centennial coalition group apparently has no representation from the New Mexico Route 66 Association. The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper first reported last month that the state Tourism Department appeared before the Legislative … Continue reading New Mexico Tourism requests $5M for Route 66 centennial without apparent input from state association
Tulsa Route 66 organization aims to restore historic buildings in the Red Fork District
The Tulsa Route 66 Main Street organization wants to restore historic buildings in the Red Fork District in southwest Tulsa before Route 66's centennial in 2026. The Red Fork neighborhood runs south of the Arkansas River and ends at 33rd West Avenue, with Route 66 right in the middle. News on 6 in Tulsa reports: … Continue reading Tulsa Route 66 organization aims to restore historic buildings in the Red Fork District
City of Tulsa now offering facade matching grants for historic buildings along Route 66
The City of Tulsa announced it is offering matching grants of up to $40,000 to help restore the facades of historic buildings along its Route 66 alignments. The grant program was established with the help of the Tulsa Route 66 Commission. The announcement was made at the historic Circle Cinema, which undoubtedly would be eligible … Continue reading City of Tulsa now offering facade matching grants for historic buildings along Route 66
Albuquerque, county to move to revitalize an original stretch of Route 66
The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County each approved resolutions to improve an original stretch of Route 66 running south of the city before the highway's centennial in 2026. The Albuquerque Journal reported the efforts will involve Sunset Road and Isleta Boulevard, from Central Avenue to the Pueblo of Isleta. The two roads started as … Continue reading Albuquerque, county to move to revitalize an original stretch of Route 66
Four U.S. lawmakers reintroduce bill to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail
Four U.S. representatives announced Monday they were reintroducing a bill to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) and Grace Napolitano (D-California) reintroduced the legislation, with U.S. Reps. Jake LaTurner (R-Kansas) and Joe Neguse (D-Colorado) as original co-sponsors. According to the U.S. Congress website, the bill is H.R. 4338. … Continue reading Four U.S. lawmakers reintroduce bill to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail
Albuquerque area wants to revitalize original stretches of Route 66 before its centennial
The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are working on a plan to revitalize the pre-1937 stretch of Route 66, also known as El Camino Real and as part of the Santa Fe Loop, before the historic highway's centennial in 2026. KRQE-TV reported: Albuquerque city councilor Klarissa Peña introduced a resolution expanding the city’s Route … Continue reading Albuquerque area wants to revitalize original stretches of Route 66 before its centennial
Eight governors invited to join a consortium for Route 66 centennial planning
Governors from the eight states along historic Route 66 were invited Wednesday to sign onto a consortium that establishes a model for cooperation and partnerships across state lines so the Route 66 centennial anniversary in 2026 may reach its potential, according to a news release from New Mexico Tourism Department. The framework for the consortium … Continue reading Eight governors invited to join a consortium for Route 66 centennial planning