The restoration of the historic neon sign for Webb City Florist in Webb City, Missouri, was unveiled during a ceremony last week hosted by the Route 66 Association of Missouri. Association President Rich Dinkela hosted a brief Facebook Live event from the night: Here are more images from the association: And here's an image from … Continue reading Neon sign at Webb City Florist is restored
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Granny Shaffer’s Family Restaurant in Joplin marks its 50th year
Granny Shaffer's Family Restaurant, which serves a popular dish from another historic restaurant in southwest Missouri, recently marked its 50th year in business in Joplin. The restaurant sits at 2728 N. Range Line Road, which is bypass U.S. 66 alignment from 1956 to 1972. According to the Joplin Globe: Pies, one of its top-selling items, … Continue reading Granny Shaffer’s Family Restaurant in Joplin marks its 50th year
Route 66 Association of Missouri raising funds to restore Webb City Florist neon sign
The Route 66 Association of Missouri is trying to raise $5,000 by the end of September to restore the neon sign for Webb City Florist in Webb City, Missouri. Rich Dinkela, president of the association, a few days ago posted a video about the business and the fundraiser: Dinkela talked to the previous owner about … Continue reading Route 66 Association of Missouri raising funds to restore Webb City Florist neon sign
Century-old Webb City streetcar rolling again after being sidelined during pandemic
The No. 60 streetcar, built in 1916, is rolling again around King Jack Park in Webb City, Missouri, after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. King Jack Park probably is best-known for its Praying Hands Memorial on the north side of the grounds. The Southwest Missouri Electric Railway trolley runs on the park's … Continue reading Century-old Webb City streetcar rolling again after being sidelined during pandemic
Praying Hands Monument in Webb City to undergo extensive renovations
The nearly 50-year-old Praying Hands Monument in King Jack Park in Webb City, Missouri, will undergo extensive stabilization work later this month. According to the Joplin Globe, the Dawson Heritage Foundation has hired Midland Enterprises to work on the substructure of the sculpture, which was built in 1973: The contractor will place a new reinforced concrete … Continue reading Praying Hands Monument in Webb City to undergo extensive renovations
Webb City home, Kingshighway district in St. Louis added to National Register
An 1891 house in Webb City, Missouri, and a commercial district on Kingshighway Boulevard in St. Louis each were added to the National Register of Historic Places last week. Both are on or very near historic Route 66. The Elijah Thomas Webb home at 4 S. Liberty St. in Webb City (map here) is owned … Continue reading Webb City home, Kingshighway district in St. Louis added to National Register
Route 66 Movie Theatre in Webb City sells concessions during its closure
Score one for resourcefulness: The Route 66 Movie Theatre in downtown Webb City, Missouri, is selling items from its concession stand -- including fresh-popped popcorn -- while the venue remains closed during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Joplin Globe newspaper in nearby Joplin: “We really developed the idea based on our desire for some … Continue reading Route 66 Movie Theatre in Webb City sells concessions during its closure
Minerva Candy Co. in Webb City reopens after long hiatus
The nearly century-old Minerva Candy Co. in downtown Webb City, Missouri, recently reopened after a years-long hiatus. Charles and Malinda Spencer, formerly of Lee's Summit, Missouri, reopened the store in April at 12 S. Main St. as Spencers' Sweet Call at Minerva, reported the Ozarks Alive website. Complete with blue and white tiles, warm woodwork … Continue reading Minerva Candy Co. in Webb City reopens after long hiatus
Historic house for sale in Webb City being considered as a B&B
A historic house on the north edge of downtown Webb City, Missouri, is on the market, and prospective buyers are considering it for use as bed-and-breakfast lodging. KSN-TV took a closer look at the Aylor House: The 3,000 square foot home was built in 1891 and features many details original to the house. That includes … Continue reading Historic house for sale in Webb City being considered as a B&B
Cardinal Route 66 Memorial Park in Webb City dedicated
Dozens of residents gathered Thursday to dedicate the new Cardinal Route 66 Memorial Park on the east edge of Webb City, Missouri. The park sits on a formerly grubby triangle of land near Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co., which was a major driver of the project, including a $25,000 donation from the company's president. The park … Continue reading Cardinal Route 66 Memorial Park in Webb City dedicated