The Wash Lady sign in Tucumcari, New Mexico is a great example of that. This wonderful old neon, from the 1920s, advertised the Lu Brothers Laundry and when the family …
Officials Brainstorm Ideas to Bring Tourists to Route 66
Tulsa city officials and others interested in Route 66 brainstormed ideas recently on how to make the area in Tulsa more appealing to tourists. According to a ktul.com article, “We’ve …
Route 66 Projects Make Mother Road More Eco-Friendly
Route 66 officials from Chicago to Los Angeles are working toward making the historic highway more Eco-friendly. Eco-friendly projects have and will include electric car charging stations and solar panels …
Restoration Project Saves Neon Signs in Hollywood
The restoration project, Havana Night has brought historic neon signs again to Havana According to an LA Times article, “We want to spark an interest in neon, a resurgence, so …
Route 66 Bridge in Eureka Needs Saving
It has now become a rush to preserve the bridge in Eureka, Missouri along Route 66. The bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places, but unless $575,000 is …
Missouri DOT to Install Solar Panels on Route 66
On Route 66 in Conway, Missouri, the Missouri Department of Transportation will be installing solar panels. These will be the first solar panels installed on Route 66. “… part of …
Officials Attempt to Preserve Route 66 Bridge
Officials are working to try to preserve a bridge in Eureka along Route 66. According to the Columbia Tribune article, “It’s an important part of the Mother Road, a connection …
Route 66 Car Museum Opens in Springfield
The Route 66 Car Museum is opening June 15 thanks to a man’s love for collecting cars. Guy Mace is making that happen. According to the news-leader.com article, “I have …
Route 66 Tandem Provides Free Biking for the Blind
Route 66 Tandem has made it possible for blind people to enjoy riding a bike along Springfield with tandem bikes. According to the news leader article, “I started this last …
19th Annual Edwardsville Route 66 Festival Kicks Off June 10
The Edwardsville Route 66 Festival begins June 10 with several activities planned for the whole family. According to the Intelligencer article, “The Edwardsville Route 66 Festival is entering its 19th …