The Discover Oklahoma channel, which is part of the state's tourism department, recently produced a segment about Route 66 Neon Sign Park in Tulsa. The signs and park were officially dedicated in September. The park is on Southwest Boulevard (aka Route 66) near West 17th Street in southwest Tulsa. The three signs represent east Tulsa, … Continue reading Discover Oklahoma features Route 66 Neon Sign Park in Tulsa
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Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa will open to the public in May 2022
The widely anticipated Bob Dylan Center will open to the public on May 10, 2022, in downtown Tulsa, appropriately just a few feet from the Woody Guthrie Center. Early in his career, Dylan was a musical disciple of Guthrie, a folk-music icon. According to the announcement Wednesday from the center's website, the facility devoted to … Continue reading Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa will open to the public in May 2022
Long-closed Elm’s Court property in Tulsa is torn down; sign may be repurposed
The long-closed Elm's Court motel buildings along Route 66 in Tulsa were torn down in recent days. However, the president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association reports the owner may repurpose the neon sign that stands in front. Information about the property at 8344 E. 11th St. (aka Route 66) near Memorial Drive is scant. … Continue reading Long-closed Elm’s Court property in Tulsa is torn down; sign may be repurposed
Robot on 66 statue installed in Oklahoma City near Tower Theatre
Oklahoma's lieutenant governor on Thursday presided over the dedication of an 8-foot-tall replica of a classic toy robot along Route 66 in Oklahoma City in front of the historic Tower Theatre. This is the second big robot along the Mother Road in Oklahoma. The first is stationed at the Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route … Continue reading Robot on 66 statue installed in Oklahoma City near Tower Theatre
Owner of Outsiders House in Tulsa plans a second museum
The owner of The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa is planning a second museum at an undisclosed location to hold items related to "The Outsiders" novelist S.E. Hinton. Danny Boy O'Connor, a member of the House of Pain hip-hop group who was deeply influenced by the book and film, purchased the ramshackle north Tulsa house … Continue reading Owner of Outsiders House in Tulsa plans a second museum
Tulsa resident tries to draw interest for his license-plate design that incorporates Route 66 Rising sculpture, Golden Driller
Tulsa resident and license plate collector Gus Oliver recently designed a plate that he hopes will draw enough interest that the state of Oklahoma eventually will sell it to Route 66 enthusiasts and Tulsa boosters. According to KOKI-TV in Tulsa, Oliver's design incorporates the iconic Golden Driller statue in Tulsa and that city's Route 66 … Continue reading Tulsa resident tries to draw interest for his license-plate design that incorporates Route 66 Rising sculpture, Golden Driller
18th sign aided by Tulsa’s Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program goes up
The 18th sign that received funds from the City of Tulsa's widely praised Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program was installed this week. The latest neon sign is for the Wildflower Cafe, which isn't even open yet, at the corner of Peoria Avenue and 11th Street (aka Route 66). Here's an image of the sign … Continue reading 18th sign aided by Tulsa’s Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program goes up
Savior of “The Outsiders” House in Tulsa rescues 11th Street Cleaners neon sign
The savior of the house used in "The Outsiders" film in Tulsa recently purchased the 11th Street Cleaners neon sign that once stood along Route 66 downtown. Danny Boy O'Connor, a member of the now-defunct House of Pain rap group and owner of The Outsiders House Museum, apparently procured the sign from a store in … Continue reading Savior of “The Outsiders” House in Tulsa rescues 11th Street Cleaners neon sign
Tulsa Decopolis creator launches a fundraiser for store’s new neon sign
The creator of Decopolis in Tulsa launched a GoFundMe.com campaign to help him install a new neon sign at his store on Route 66. William Franklin launched the campaign a few days ago, with the goal of raising $3,500. Franklin wrote: Our area of Route 66 already has some great attractions and neon signs, like … Continue reading Tulsa Decopolis creator launches a fundraiser for store’s new neon sign
Skateland in Tulsa closes after more than 50 years
The Skateland rollerskating facility just off Route 66 in Tulsa has closed after more than a half-century there, though it may reopen under a different name next month. KTUL-TV reports that owner Steve Enlow's parents -- both of them skating enthusiasts and teachers -- started Skateland at 11th Street (aka Route 66) and Sheridan Road … Continue reading Skateland in Tulsa closes after more than 50 years