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- von Ron WarnickThe historic Taylor’s Dairy Joy restaurant along Route 66 in Lebanon, Missouri, was recently put on the market. Ozarks Alive! reported that the owners want to retire and have taped a notice on the front door about it being for sale. According to an online listing by Century 21 Commercial, the property at 1205 E. … Continue reading Taylor’s Dairy […]
- von Ron WarnickThe long-dark tower sign that advertised a now-defunct Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in Bristow, Oklahoma, is glowing again for the first time in about 70 years after a relighting ceremony on Saturday night. Naturally, a bunch of Route 66 enthusiasts posted photos and videos from the big event: The tower sign once stood a block or two … Continue reading Chrysler Plymouth […]
- von Ron Warnick“Route 66: The Mother Road” author Michael Wallis, Route 66 Alliance Executive Director and CEO Ken Busby and Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and National Preserve Route 66 manager with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will preside over this month’s edition of the Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series. The livestream … Continue reading Michael Wallis, […]
- von Ron WarnickOklahomans and Route 66ers will have a new way to celebrate Independence Day this year with the launch of Rascals on Route 66, a Soap Box Derby race through the center of downtown Sapulpa, Oklahoma. This will be Oklahoma’s second Soap Box Derby race this year, after the annual Luther Fire Department Soapbox Derby planned … Continue reading New Soap […]
- von Ron WarnickGrants MainStreet, a nonprofit organization based in Grants, New Mexico, recently announced it has purchased the Roarin’ 20’s neon sign and adjoining lot for the long-closed Route 66 bar. “This historic landmark has long been a part of our community’s story, and we’re excited to begin the journey of revitalizing the sign and bringing it … Continue reading Grants MainStreet […]
- von Ron WarnickToday, Rich Dinkela and his wife, Christina, closed on the purchase of the landmark Wagon Wheel Motel along Route 66 in Cuba, Missouri. Dinkela said they bought the property for $1 million. He said there would be a “lull” of one to two weeks in the motel’s operation while staff are being trained there and … Continue reading Rich Dinkela […]
- von Ron WarnickOrganizers for the annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference announced that “Route 66: The Mother Road” author Michael Wallis will be the keynote speaker for the Oct. 8-11 event in Springfield, Illinois, during the highway’s centennial year. Wallis, also the voice of the Sheriff of Radiator Springs in Disney‑Pixar’s popular and influential “Cars” films, … Continue reading Michael Wallis […]
- von Ron WarnickElm Street in Lebanon, Missouri, officially was renamed Route 66 on April 1 — and it’s not an April Fool’s Day joke. The city’s Street Department on that day began installing the new Route 66 signs along that corridor. “This project honors Lebanon’s history while helping visitors and travelers better follow the historic Route 66 … Continue reading Elm Street […]
- von Ron WarnickThe historic 66 Super Service Station in Alanreed, Texas, received a facelift on Saturday when its newly restored gas pumps were installed at the Route 66 landmark. R&B Body Shop of Pampa, Texas, a partner of the Texas Old Route 66 Association, did the restoration work on the pumps. The long-closed station was formerly a … Continue reading Vintage gas […]
- von Ron WarnickThe Bliss Building in downtown Albuquerque that houses the historic Lindy’s Diner was put on the market in late March for $1.275 million. Owners Steve and Dawn Vatoseow told the Albuquerque Journal that though business is good at the landmark restaurant, they are ready to retire. The diner will remain open while it’s for sale. … Continue reading Lindy’s Diner […]