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2 OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES 3 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Robert Gehl 4 NEWS FROM THE ROAD 8 PRESERVATION AWARDS Glenda Pike 10 THE TRANSFORMATION OF ROUTE 66 James Powell 14 TH E REAL STORY OF FERGUSON Joe Sonderman 18 DEATH'S DIVING BOARD, THE MACARTHUR BRIDGE Rich Dinkela 22 THE FATHER OF ROUTE 66, CYRUS AVERY Quinta Scott Kelly 26 AT REST ON 66, THE HISTORIC CEMETERIES OF ST. LOUIS Joe Sonderman 34 GROWING UP ON 66 BillWheeler 38 FIT AND HEALTHY ON ROUTE 66 Carolyn Hasenfratz 40 NEW MEMBERS Robert Gehl 41 BUSINESS MEMBER DIRECTORY Robert Gehl 48 THEN AND NOW Joe Sonderman

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OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Tommy Pike James Crooks Tonya Pike Robert Schulz 1602 East Dale St. 2540 Christopher Oaks Ct. P.O. Box 9623 708 South Market St. Springfield, MO 65803 St. Louis, MO 63129 Springfield, MO 65801 Waterloo, IL 62298 (417) 865-1318 (314) 293-2540 (417) 872-7280 (618) 939-7021 furyon66(a)earthlink.net jimmy52(a)sbcglobal.net tjp_666(a)yahoo.com schulz(a)htc.net

BOARD OF Jerry Benner Jerry L. Law Mark Stauter James J. Thole 1115Chatelet Dr. 434 N. 5th Street 309 Hutchinson Dr. 1264 Jade Wind Cir. DIRECTORS Ferguson, MO 63135 Wood River, IL62095 Rolla, MO 65401 Manchester, MO 63011 (314) 521-4255 (314) 440-0040 (573) 341-2932 (636) 227-2258 fjbenner(a)mindspring.com thelaw1(a)sbcglobal.net mstauter(a)fidnet.com 66thole(a)sbcglobal.net

David J. Eslick Debbie Rhew Ted Terbeek Diane Warhover 3311 South Elmira P.O. Box 761 5601 S. Foxboro Trail 447 Clemens Ave. Springfield, MO 65807 Dixon, MO 65459 Springfield, MO 65804 Kirkwood, MO 63122 (417) 889-9332 (573) 433-9812 (417) 823-9166 (314) 965-5751 djeslick(a)undata.com dprhew(a)windstream.net terbeektn(a)sbcglobal.net warhoverdiane(a)gmail.com

Robert Gehl Joe Schulte 1667 Timber Ridge Est. Dr. 940 Saint Antoine St. Wildwood, MO 63011 Florissant, MO 63031 (636) 458-4585 (314) 921-1329 (636) 458-4080 fax GJoes99(a)yahoo.com rgehI66(a)earthlink.net

COMMITTEES HISTORIAN I MEMBERSHIP MOTOR TOUR PUBLICATIONS ORAL HISTORY SERVICES Kip Welborn, Diane Warhover, Jerry Benner, Chairperson Robert Gehl, Director Co-Chairperson Chairperson 1115Chatelet Dr. 1667 Timber Ridge Est. Dr. 3947 Russell Blvd. 447 Clemens Ave. Ferguson, MO 63135 Wildwood, MO 63011 St. Louis, MO 63110 Kirkwood, MO 63122 (314) 521-4255 (636) 458-4585 (314) 853-7385 (314) 965-5751 fjbenner(a)mindspring.com (636) 458-4080 fax rudkip(a)sbcglobal.net warhoverdiane(a)gmail.com rgehI66(a)earthlink.net Debbie Rhew, NEON HERITAGE Co-Chairperson SHOW ME ROUTE 66 PRESERVATION MISSOURI HISTORIC P. O. Box 761 MAGAZINE James J. Thole, Chairperson ROUTE 66 BYWAY Dixon, MO 65459 Joe Sonderman, Editor 1264 Jade Wind Cir. CONTACT (573) 433-9812 1710 Coachway Lane Manchester, MO 63011 Tommy Pike dprhew(a)windstream.net Hazelwood, MO 63042 (636) 227-2258 1602 East Dale St. (314) 609-6370 66thole(a)sbcglobal.net Springfield, MO 65803 INTERNET SERVICES stlrt66(a)aol.com (417) 865-1318 Chris Debosek, PRESERVATION furyon66(a)earthlink.net Director Jane Dippel, Chairperson 637 Rayburn Ave. 7920 Captain Conn Dr. Crestwood, MO 63126 St. Louis, MO 63123 (314) 609-6927 (314) 843-7132 cd kd(a)earth Iink.net vestaon66(a)att.net

The followingback issues are available: BACK ISSUES AVAILABLE Vol.22 #2 Sorting out 66 in St. Louis,Remembering the Midway Vol.22 #1LunaCafe's Spectacular Neon Scene Returns, Farewellto Zeno's Make sure your collection of Vol.21#4 The Wagon Wheel , UntanglingArlington Hill Show Me Route 66 is complete I Send $6 per issue Vol.21#3 The CivilWar, Nelson's Dream Village (which includes postage) to: Vol.21#2 Maplewood Missouri,RollaCelebrates 150, Madison County, Route 66 Association of Missouri Vol.21#1 Munger Moss Motel, Ft. LeonardWood PO Box 8117 Vol.20 #4 Haunted 66, Devil'sElbow,SpringfieldCobras St. Louis, MO 63156 Vol.20 #3 DriveInTheatres, Bunion Derby Vol.20 #2 The Sunset Motel GlowsAgain, Route 66 inJoplin •Include your address and the Vol.20 #1 New Lookfor the Wagon Wheel, Rock City (TimesBeach) Vo/umellssue Number. Vol.18 #3-4 Gary Turner,Meramec Caverns Barns Vol.18 #1-2 Ghost Churches ofSt. Louis membership matters ~

BY ROBERT GEHL, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP SERVICES (636) 458-4585 OR RGEHL66(@EARTHLlNK.NET

reshly fallen leaves await the passing over by the Magnum the theme of "The Lake wagon as we roll along a quiet stretch of road deep in the Mis- Salutes Route 66" for F souri Ozarks. I've always enjoyed kicking up a brief rustle of the June 13th Cruise- leaves and watch them in the rearview mirror as they resettle back on In, which was a very the pavement. A momentary interruption in their peaceful rest along successful evening as Route 66. detailed in the Sum- Fall is typically a gentle season in Missouri. Days are noticeably mer issue of Show Me shorter now; neon glows earlier in the cool evening air. A perfect Route 66. In addition time for a day trip - a weekend trip if you're luckier - or just an hour to this public spotlight or two out on a seductive stretch of road, visiting with a friend at one on Route 66, Bob of your favorite haunts. And 66 dresses in her finest colors this time has also been very of year. Autumn on Missouri 66 is a time of reflection and relaxation, active in promoting the Association as the road breathes deeply again, expelling the weight of summer and in the recruitment of new members throughout the heat and humidity and enjoying the change in seasons. Lake area. New Business Members over the past year have included One of my favorite places to roll up to is Gary Turner's Gay Parita The Dogpatch Store and Lake Ozark Helicopters in the town of Sinclair Station, located between Halltown and Spencer on the high Lake Ozark and Lake Media, Lake of the Ozarks Convention & plains of southwest Missouri's Route 66. Here's a spot that you can Visitor Bureau, Ozark Distillery, and The Golden Door Motel in just sit a spell (and then just try to leave - Gary may not let you). Osage Beach. In addition, a number of new Individual and Family I've sat with Gary and his wife Lena on the porch out front or under members reside within the Lake area. So, our presence in this area the canopy out back and found myself a million mental miles away has really grown after being pioneered by Bob Swengrosh and Robin from laptops, cell phones, and all work-related tasks and concerns. I Norman, who joined the Association back in 2010 with their fine personally think two hours spent just sitting out and talking about establishment, Water's Edge Motel & Boat Rental, located in the whatever comes to mind, while watching what might come down the Gravois Mills area of the Lake. Bob and Robin have been extremely road next, is the just about the best way to experience the real essence loyal and supportive of the Association and deserve our patronage, of Route 66. To me, it's spending time with a good friend, watching and we welcome these new additions as well. Much thanks to all who the world flow by, and leaving with my senses refreshed - a feeling work to promote Route 66 and our organization within this popular that all is right with the world, at least in this place and at this time. area of mid-Missouri. If you have not yet had the pleasure to become one of the Turner's A membership update, numbers wise. We are steadily approach- friends, it's an experience that awaits you that you'll never regret. Stir ing mile marker" 1,000" in total membership, more than doubling up some leaves and spend some time there this Fall. where we were at about lO years ago. Your continued loyalty with Now if you leave Gary's Sinclair Station late in the day - and dues, renewals, and introducing others to new memberships have likely you will - you'll want to head east and within about a dozen been absolutely tremendous and appreciated so much, not only by or so miles you'll pass by the latest restoration on Mis- me personally as Membership Director but by our entire Associa- souri 66. Watch for the blue and red neon words reading "Modern tion as a whole. If no one cared, nothing would exist. Your on-going Cabins" at the site of a former roadside tourist cabin complex called support of our mutual efforts has been encouraging and with your Graystone Heights. John and Alexa Schweke operate their business, help we will continue to preserve and promote the road in a very R&S Memorial Decorations, on this property today. They are very meaningful way. proud of their historic spot along Route 66 and lovingly had the Lastly, as a member of our Team Neon, a personal request - original neon sign restored (be sure to read Jim Thole's article in the please consider a year-end donation to the Assocation's dedicated next issue about how this came to pass and the spectacular relighting Neon Heritage Preservation Fund. The fund will be used to secure event that the Schwekes hosted). Now you can't stay the night any- any endangered signs that could be saved for future restoration and more here, but you can see the nightly glow as you draw near, just as a return to life back on Missouri Route 66. Please call me or our some of the ghosts out along the old road likely do too. Chairperson, Jim Thole, to discuss any contribution you might like I'd like to leave the Route for just a short side trip up to the to make to help build the fund. Thank you for your love of Route 66 Lake of the Ozarks. In my last column, I inadvertently overlooked and her neon heritage. highlighting the efforts of Bob Schwartz, one of our newer Associa- tion members over the past year and a driving force behind the "Hot I hope to see you on the road! Summer Nights" Cruise-In series of events at the Lake. Bob created Bob Gehl "TRVL66"

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66 CONFERENCE COMING duction of the Red's Giant Hamburg sign. The sign stood in front of julia and Red's legendary burger joint, which no longer stands. In The City of Edwardsville, Illinois, has confirmed that it will host a 1947, Red rigged a P.A. system and created what is often cited as the Route 66 conference with speakers and workshops on Halloween first restaurant drive up window! weekend 2015. The venue for the conference will be the beautifully- Over 500 people were on hand to see a unique dedication restored 1909 historic Wildey Theatre, which underwent restoration ceremony. The ribbon wasn't cut by dignitaries. A 1946 Chevrolet and a grand re-opening in 2011. The Wildey serves as Edwards- donated to the city to promote Route 66 broke through the ribbon. ville's arts and entertainment center for concerts, films, community Following the sign dedication, everyone was invited to a drive-in events, and conferences, and offers three full floors of event and movie shown on the side of the Springfield Expo Center. A crowd of meeting space. about 250 people enjoyed the film "Back to the Future." There was Lending a festive air to the weekend will be the traditional even a Delorean DMC-12 automobile on display, just like the one Halloween parade. Held annually since 1924 except for two years so memorably featured in the movie as Doc Brown's time machine. during World War II, the parade is known for its size, interesting Cars started arriving early Saturday morning and by the af- themes, and the huge crowds it attracts.The Edwardsville/Glen ternoon cars lined St. Louis Street from Jefferson Avenue around Carbon Chamber of Commerce, who produces the parade, has the Square, down South Street and Boonville Avenue, and down confirmed that it will have a "cornplimenrary-therned" parade for College Street to Market Street. An estimated 4,000 spectators Halloween 2015 to compliment the Route 66 event. enjoyed the mild August weather to look at classic cars, visit with Author Cheryl Eichar Jett of Edwardsville is working with the their owners, and shop at a variety of vendor booths. They enjoyed city as a volunteer consultant for the event. great music by local bands and were also welcomed at the Route 66 Association of Missouri booth by Tommy, Glenda and Tanya Pike.

FEST IS BEST YET BY DAVID ESLICK

From the gathering of classic cars at the Rail Haven to the concert with the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, the 4th Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield was the best ever.On Friday, August 8, there were about 200 cars showing and shining at the Best West- ern Route 66 Rail Haven Motel. Some 2,500 people attended the concert Saturday night at the Historic Gillioz Theatre, which was simulcast on the Public Square. The 2nd Annual Friday Night Rail Haven Car Cruise started at the historic motel, led by Kirk Wheeler's Blue Mound, fire truck with Gordon Elliot as his co-pilot. The vehicles went down St. Louis Street,Original Route 66, through the Square and out Col- lege Street. The journey of about four miles ended at the fledgling Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park for the dedication of a repro-

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After the car show SPRINGFIELD 66 CENTER GETS NEW SIGN awards were presented, BY GLENDA PIKE show coordinator Amber Neal and Friday Night A giant neon locator sign now welcomes visitors to Springfield's Cruise organizer Jack Route 66 Visitor Center, 815 St. Louis St. (Historic Route 66 Stinson received apprecia- Byway). The sign was installed on Wednesday, August 6, in front of tion awards. Many felt the the center located inside Jordan Valley Car Park A "kick off" of the presentation of the John T. illuminating addition was held on Thursday, night August 7, just in Woodruff Award was the time for the 2014 "Birthplace of Route 66 Festival". highlight of the ceremony. Steve Ross, CVE graphic artist, designed the concept and the sign The award is presented was built by Payne Sign Co. It took Danny Daniels two weeks to annually to an outstand- build the main section, primarily from aluminum. Jon Koehn cre- ing supporter of Route 66 ated the neon "Route 66" in one week. Other staff members painted and this year went to Gordon Elliott, owner of the Best Western plastic elements - including blue "Springfield Visitor Center" sec- Route 66 Rail Haven Motel. Past recipients include; James Powell, tions that feature raised letters - and helped put it together. Other First President of the Route 66 Association of Missouri; C.H. "Skip" employees checked LED lights, wired the two-sided neon sign and Curtis, author and Route 66 booster. Two years ago the honor went attached blue plastic sections as they prepared to finish installation. to Gary Turner, the famous proprietor of the Gay Parita Sinclair. The sign was built with access points so that it could be main- Bud Perry, owner of Bud's Tire and ~heel in Springfield, took tained and serviced, John Barber with Payne Sign Co. said. Payne home the award last year. Sign Co. owner Ron Barber and his staff installed the sign using Next Year'sFestival is Friday August, 7 and Saturday, August 8. cranes early Wednesday evening. After some gentle TLC the sign Mark your Calendar! came to life.

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didn't serve African-Americans, but would occasionally. They were welcome at Andy's Modern Cottages, Bell Motel Courts, Bungalow Court, Graham's Cottages, the Hickory Crest Motel, Red Wing Court and the Snow White Lodge. Most of these were located on the outskirts of town. Out of 22 hotels, 20 would not allow blacks. Alberta Ellis ran the best known African-American hotel. It was located in the old City Hospital at 600 Benton Street. Graham's Rib Station and Wishing Well Motel were nearby at Chestnur and Washington. In "Money Couldn't Buy," an article penned by Skip Curtis for this magazine, Irv Logan recalled that Alberta's welcomed such celebri- ties as Nat King Cole, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers and the Harlem Globetrotters. Alberta's business grew to the point where she established a bed and breakfast at "The Farm," ten miles west of town across from the Brewster Roadside Park. She also ran a juke joint nightclub that was demolished for the construction of the West SOME FACTSABOUTTHE SIGN: Chestnut Expressway Interchange with Interstate 44. - WEIGHT, 800 POUNDS The 1958 survey also made inquiries at 116 restaurants. Of - HEIGHT, 18 FEET those, only 26 said they would serve colored without conditions. A -WIDTH, 11FEET total of 11 restaurants said they would serve blacks, bur under con- - LED MODULES, 110 RED AND 204 WHITE ditions such as in the kitchen only. There were only three African- American owned restaurants listed. Next time you travel the Historic Route 66 Byway through The Gillioz and Fox Theatres didn't allow blacks but the Land- Springfield, be sure to check out this new neon sign. It will light up ers Theatre had a "Colored Balcony" available on Thursday, Friday, your way! Saturday and Sunday. They were admitted on an equal basis with whites only at the drive-in theatres. The 1964 Civil Rights Act MINORITY 66 HISTORY PRESERVED specifically outlawed discrimination "by businesses offering food, Not everyone was welcome on Route lodging, gasoline, or entertainment to the public." The MSU project ~'~~ , •..• "'''9'. T.-el •••· 66 during the halcyon years and a Mis- hopes to capture the stories of those who traveled the Mother Road GREEN BOOK souri State University project is high- before the Civil Rights Era so future generations will learn not to lighting their stories. The university take the comforts of modern travel for granted. library is gathering oral histories from African-Americans and other minori- 66 OVERPASS MAY GET FACELIFT ties about their experiences on Route 66 in the heart of the Ozarks prior to the Civil Rights Era. The interviews will be uploaded onto the MSU Libraries YouTube channel. MSU has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program to pay part of the cost. The university and donors will contribute about $33,000. The Route 66 Association of Missouri, History Museum on the Square, the City of Springfield and the State Historical Society of Missouri are also involved. The project's goal is to record at least 20 different one hour The Route 66 overpass at Kirkwood might be a landmark once again. interviews with Greene County residents or their children. Route Prior to 1980, an overpass trimmed with pink granite carried Watson 66 is often viewed through the rose colored glasses of nostalgia but Road over just south of downtown Kirkwood. the highway sometimes was a long haul for African-Americans. They Both Lindbergh and Watson carried alignments of Route 66.It's a learned to rely on the The Negro Motorist Green Book, published long shot, but Sunset Hills is considering a beautification project for by Victor H. Green. Green said the book was "to give the Negro the bland bridge that took its place. According to Joe Leicht in the traveler information that will keep him from running into difficul- South County Times, that's part of the vision of the Sunset Hills Special ties, embarrassments and to make his trip more enjoyable." Projects Committee. A 1958 report on segregated tourist facilities in Springfield found The Committee had been dormant since 2008, but met in August much discrimination. Out of 57 surveyed, 46 refused service to look at municipal improvement projects. Alderman Donna Ernst to non-whites. Two, including the Rail Haven, said they normally chairs the committee and she told the Times that such a project could

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become the "jewel of the city." The committee is looking at adding be announced at the AASHTO Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC, granite ornamentation, nicer light standards and making the overpass in November.More information about the 1-70 Stan Musial Veterans more accessible for pedestrians. Memorial Bridge can be found at http://www.newriverbridge.org/. For But before Route 66 roadies get too excited, they should know more information on the competition, visit http://www.americastrans- there is no money for the proposal yet. Ernst has suggested pursuing a portationawards.org/ grant from the East-West Gateway Council of Governments, the met- ropolitan St. Louis transportation project planning agency. She also MISSOURI REPRESENTED hopes the business community and citizens will rally to the cause. The AT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Missouri Department of Transportation would have to approve any changes to the overpass and Ernst plans to meet with the department. Missouri was well represented at the annual International Route 66 Festival, held Au- MUSIAL BRIDGE AN AWARD WINNER gust 14-17 in Kingman, . Bob and Ramona Lehman made the trip from their The Missouri Depart- Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon to take ment of'Transporta- part in the conferences, displays and other tion has won top activities. Jim and Kathy Thole manned honors in the Mid the Route 66 Association of Missouri table, America Regional joining the authors, artists and collectors "Americas Transporta- gathered at the Beale Celebrations center tion Awards" com- downtown. Authors Cheryl Eichar Jett petition for a project and Joe Sonderman signed copies of their that demonstrated the latest books. Rich Dinkela was there with best use of innova- his new items featuring the sign that once tion. MoDOT's winning entry was the new Interstate 70 Stan Musial warned drivers atop the notorious La Ba- Veterans Memorial Bridge over the in downtown St. jada Hill in . Jane Dippel and Louis. MoDOTAssistant Chief Engineer Kathy Harvey accepted the Doug and Laura Schwartz of Ballwin were award July 29 at the annual meeting of the Mid America Association also spotted in the crowd. of State Transportation Officials. The Kingman Daily Miner reported Now in its seventh year, the America's Transportation Awards com- total attendance was about 6,000, which petition - sponsored by the American Association of State Highway matched up pretty well with the forecasted and Transportation Officials, AM and the U.S. Chamber of Com- totals. Many attended the Route 66 Cross- merce - recognizes the very best of America's transportation projects in roads conference featuring Route 66 speak- three main categories: Ahead of Schedule, Under Budget and Best Use ers at the Mohave County Administration ofInnovation. The categories are then split up by size: small (less than Building. In a festival first, many more $25 million), medium (between $25 million and $199 million) and followed the speakers via YouTube's live stream. Also well attended large ($200 million and more). were concerts at Locomotive Park and a sock hop at the fairgrounds. The 1-70 Mississippi River Bridge won as the large project in the Also at the festival, Cheryl Eichar [err announced plans for a innovation category. The $695 million project built a new interstate Route 66 conference set for late October in Edwardsville, Illinois. river crossing in downtown St. Louis to help relieve congestion on the The details are still being ironed out, but the event is set to take place nearby , which previously carried three interstate during the town's big Halloween Festivities. highways. Among several other innovations, Missouri championed an alternate technical concept process to let contractors submit confi- FAMILY FUN AT CUBA FEST dential proposals using proprietary techniques, saving more than $12 million on the contract. When the leaves start to turn, it's time to head for Cuba. The Route "The America's Transportation Awards competition showcases the 66 Cuba Fest takes place on the third weekend of October each year. exceptional, innovative and diverse range of transportation projects There was a bonus this year. Connie Eichols and the historic Wagon by state transportation departments that are improving travel and the Wheel Motel hosted a pre-festival bash with a bonfire attended by quality of life in America," said Mike Hancock, American Association roadies from up and down the route. Jim Hinckley of Kingman, of State Highway and Transportation Officials president and secretary Arizona was there with his new book and the Road Crew rocked the of the Transportation Cabinet. "These projects reflect a Belmont Winery. commitment to the nation's future and the need for continued invest- Bob's Gasoline Alley was open during special hours, to display ment in the transportation systems upon which we all depend." an amazing private collection of gas, automobile and Route 66 The 10 projects with the highest overall scores from all four memorabilia. The Viva Cuba organization offered narrated mural AASHTO regions will compete for the Grand Prize and People's trolley tours on Saturday and the Sunday Cemetery trolley tours Choice Award. The Grand Prize winner is determined by a panel of where some of Cuba's historical characters were on hand.The fes- transportation expertS. The People's Choice Award goes to the trans- tival began in 1961 as the Cuba Art Show and offers activities for portation project that receives the most online votes from the public. the entire family every year. If you missed it this year, make sure Online voting begins September 8. The winners of both awards will to attend in 2015.

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BY GLENDA PIKE

THE ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI MAINTAINS A PRESERVATION FUND WHICH IS

USED EACH YEAR TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE COMPLETED, SUCCESSFUL PRESERVATION

EFFORTS ALONG MISSOURI'S HISTORIC ROUTE 66 BYWAY. THE ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION OF

MISSOURI WAS PRIVILEGED TO PRESENT THREE OF THESE AWARDS FOR 2014, AND EACH

CONSISTED OF A SMALL MONETARY AWARD OF $400 AND A LETTER OF THANKS.

he first award went to Nancy & John Young, owners of eral other Association members journeyed to Skippy's Route 66 the unique Avilla Post Office Building, Avilla,Missouri. Restaurant, Leasburg, Missouri, and visited with Richard "Skip" T The presentation was made by Jane Dippel, Preservation Sheleski and Denise Basham.Skip and Denise were recognized Committee Chairperson and Tommy Pike, President, at our quar- for their efforts in upgrading their building and as support for the terly Association meeting,April 12, held at The Vacuum Cleaner friendly cozy atmosphere paired with good food and drink which Museum in St. James. The Youngs were complemented on their provides travelers as well as area residents with an experience efforts for continuous interest in maintaining this historic build- typically found in the heyday of Route 66. Jane and Kip Welborn ing for a viable community use by not only Avilla area residents extended Skip and Denise their award with best wishes and a chal- but also the folks traveling the Missouri Historic Route 66 Byway. lenge to keep true to their motto "Good Food For Good People" The building, constructed in 1915, was known originally for three and folks will "Take Care and Come Back". decades as the Bank of Avilla, and has served as the Avilla Post Of- The third 2014 Award was given to Mr. C's Route Post, Route fice since 1952. It has a very colorful history and is now a cultural 66 Sodas LLC at Lebanon, Missouri, with Tommy, Glenda and icon of the Avilla area and the Missouri Historic Route 66 Byway. Tonya Pike present. Tommy presented Scott A. Cameron and Many Route 66 travelers hold their mail until they can have it Matthew S. Cameron with their award in appreciation of their postmarked by the Avilla Post Office. endeavors in establishing a new business icon on the Missouri Immediately after the April meeting Jane Dippel and sev- Historic Route 66 Byway. Tommy stated that the business is noted

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for the largest selection of Route 66 merchandise in the Ozarksl and Matt also stated that they look forward to a great Route 66 fu- The gifts and souvenirs, along with the popular Route 66 Sodas, ture for the Association and the many members that help TO sup- provide the Route 66 traveler with an experience similar to what port and promote Route 66 in the State of Missouri.The money they could have found in the many novelty shops and trading was returned to the preservation account and will be included in post also in the heyday of Route 66. The two new direction signs the 2015 awards. The Association appreciated this goodwill of the recently installed are reminiscent of original Route 66 signs, Cameron's. providing excellent photo opportunities for travelers are to also be The Preservation Committee and the Officers of the Route commended. 66 Association of Missouri want to convey a very sincere "Thank Scott and Matt graciously returned the check with a letter to You" to all members and Association friends and guest who have the Association stating that they were honored to be chosen as a helped make these yearly monetary awards possible by purchas- recipient of one of the recent awards from the Route 66 Associa- ing 50-50 drawing tickets that are offered at all of our events. The tion of Missouri. They further said that they would like to donate ticket purchases and direct preservation contributions are the sole it back to the Association in their names toward any of the future source of income for the yearly preservation fund.And remember, projects that would be helpful to the Association andlor its mem- any Association member may recommend a preservation project bers. Scott and Matt once again, thanked the Association for their for an award. Give your written idea to Jane Dippel. Her contact recognition of their continuing efforts to promote Route 66. Scott information is listed on page 2 of this magazine.

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BY JIM POWELL, FOUNDER ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI Revised and edited for this issue

THE FIRST 20 YEARS work would continue on a major project in Missouri considered a priority, serving the new Fort Leonard Wood. From the day it was commissioned, Route 66 was always evolv- One of the worst sections of "Bloody 66" was the ten-mile ing. The system of Numbered (Interstate) Highways, stretch from just east of the Phelps County line to Saint Robert in established on November 11, 1926, was built under the belief that Pulaski County. This section was narrow and twisting, and much automobile speeds would never exceed 35 miles per hour. With of it was paved with a temporary coat of macadam. That was due the existing capabilities of construction equipment at the time, to a proposal to build a dam at Arlington that would have perma- road-building followed the path of least resistance along the natu- nently flooded the roadbed between the Phelps County line and ral curves and contours of the terrain. Those roads were narrow, Devils Elbow. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had proposed often with a driving surface of just 18-20 feet based on the size of dams on the Gasconade River at Arlington, Rich Fountain, Rich- vehicles at the time. land and Vienna, but none were ever built. On December 3, 1940, ground-breaking took place at a new 71,000-acre U.S. Army facility known as Seventh Corps Area Training Center, which was changed in January 1941 to Fort Leonard Wood. In just six months, over 1,600 buildings were constructed at a cost of $37,000,000. When the US entered World War II, the post assumed a new role as a basic training center. Be- tween 1941 and 1946, over 300,000 soldiers trained at the facility and, at its peak, the base housed over 50,000 soldiers at one time. In addition, the facility also became a Prisoner of War (POW) camp for captured German and Italian soldiers. But Missouri was short of funds for the critical road project. So the plans were funded initially under the 1940 Federal High- way Act and subsequently under the 1941 Defense Highway Act. Between September 10, 1941 and December 14, 1944, contracts were let for a new four-lane section of US 66 and an access road to the fort designated as part of SR 17. Construction was complete Road construction on Route 66 in Missouri during the 1930s by May 1946. consisted almost exclusively of work authorized in the 1920s, and much of this was for "Traffic Relief"(TR) roads, such as the con- struction of New Watson Road in St. Louis and Franklin Coun- ties, which became Route 66 in 1933. State Route 77 around St. Louis from the old Chain-Of-Rocks Bridge to the junction with US 67 in south St. Louis County was another TR project.It became Route 66 in 1937. One other significant TR project was the Springfield By-pass, a 17.8-mile ring of US Highways around the city, which was autho- rized in 1925, started on Glenstone Ave. (US 65) in April 1927, and was completed on the West By-pass (US 66) in 1936. By the end of the 1930s, increased vehicle sizes and speeds made the nation's highway system functionally obsolete. There were several notable successes prior to World War II, such as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the Arroyo Seco Parkway in Califor- nia, which carried US 66.Both opened for traffic in 1940. The Federal Highway Act of 1940 authorized giving priority to projects recommended by the appropriate Federal defense agency as important to the national defense." After the attack on Pearl Harbor, other highway construction all but ground to a halt. But

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One portion of this project was an ambitious undertaking, the rock cut at Hooker Hill, reputed to be the deepest such cut in the country at the time. The cut is 93 feet at the centerline and the width of the roadway is 86 feet. The $244,889 contract for the mile-long section from the Big Piney River east through Hooker Hill was awarded to the fledgling construction firm operated by Fred Weber of St. Louis. A portion of this roadway, now marked as SR Z, between 1-44 exits 169 and 163, was the last section of old U.S. 66 in use as part ofI-44 in Missouri. It not bypassed until January 1980.

THE POST WORLD WAR II YEARS

After WWII, the upgrading of Roure 66 began in earnest, with contracts totaling over $37 million awarded between 1946 and 1953. For example, a 26-mile segment in Laclede, Webster and Greene Counties was completely relocated. Opened to traffic on June 23, 1952, it eliminated 32 curves, and bypassed several On July 19,1955, AASHTO approved relocations of US towns. Another project widened the Springfield By-pass from its Routes 40, 50 and 66 "through East St. Louis and St. Louis to take original 20-foot concrete slab to a width of 37-feet. advantage of new expressway construction from Worden to US 40 west of Troy.Route 66 was then routed over Collinsville Road and 9th Street through East St. Louis and over the Veterans [now Dr. Martin Luther King] Bridge via US 40, connecting with the 3rd Street Expressway to City Route 66 at Gravois Avenue. Ciry 66 continued onto Chippewa Street and New Watson Road to join US 66 south of Kirkwood. The old location of US 66 through Ed- wardsville, Illinois, over the into Missouri and through Hazelwood and Kirkwood was designated US 66 By- Pass. The then present Ciry Route from the west end of Chain of Rocks Bridge south through downtown to the relocated US 66 on the 3rd Street Expressway was retained but the Illlinois ciry route was abandoned. The last US 66 project awarded in Missouri prior to the dawn of the interstate system was the 9.1 mile relocation in Pulaski Counry between Buckhorn and the Laclede Counry line, approved in late 1955. It was completed in November 1957.

CREATION OF THE INTERSTATE SYSTEM

As a result of preliminary studies completed in the late 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed a National Interregion- In March 1953, Koss Construction Company was awarded al Highway Committee in 1941. In January 1944, the commit- two contracts, totaling $1,838.437, for new 4-lane construction tee submitted a report outlining a 39,000 mile" arional System on US 66 in Crawford Counry. The work was complete by the ofInterregional Highways," which later became the Interstate end of March 1954. Koss Construction had entered the concrete System. President Roosevelt signed the Federal Aid Highway Act paving field in 1921. The firm had developed a process known as of 1944 authorizing construction of the system, but there was no the "paving train", which allowed crews to pave a mile or more of funding provided. Some money was made available by additional roadway each day. measures signed in 1952 and 1954. Other major 1950s projects changed the face of St. Louis. It took the leadership of President Dwight D.Eisenhower, long Nearly $10 million was spent to construct the 3.2 mile long, a proponent of "good roads" to resolve how the Interstate System six-lane divided "Third Street Trafficway" or "Ozark Expressway" was to be funded and constructed. On June 29, 1956, President between downtown and Gravois Avenue. Until this new construc- Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act. The historic tion, US 66 and By-pass US 40 crossed the Mississippi River via measure provided funding for the "National System of Interstate the Chain-of-Rocks Bridge, while US Routes 40, 50,City 66, and Defense Highways" and increased the mileage to 41,000. It Alternate US 67 and US 460 all funneled onto the narrow and also called for nationwide standards for design of the system and poorly accessible MacArthur (Municipal Free) Bridge in down- set the Federal Government's share of the cost at 90 percent. By town St. Louis. 1973, Congress had increased the authorized mileage to 43,000.

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In 1991, the name of the system was changed to the "The Dwight JUNE 27, 1960 D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways". US 50 and 66 were shifted to a section of Interstate 44 between Today,the system consists of 46,876 miles of roadway.Although the the interchange with US 50 southeast of Union and the west edge Interstate System accounts for about 1.1 percent of the Nation's total of Eureka, a distance of 17.4 miles. public road mileage, it carries24 percent of all highway travel. NOVEMBER 25, 1960 THE INTERSTATE ERA IN MISSOURI A Business 66 route was approved from the Western limits of Pa- cific through that municipality easterly to a junction with new US On August 2, 1956, Missouri became the first state to award a 66 (Interstate 44) just west of Eureka, a total distance of six miles. contract with the new Interstate construction funding. The first of three contracts awarded on that date was for 13.3 miles of work on U.S. 66 in Laclede County, bypassing Lebanon. The first work in the nation to begin under the Interstate Highway Act was done under a contract also awarded that day, on the Mark Twain Expressway (1-70) west of the Missouri River in St. Charles. As soon as the contract was signed,S.W O'Brien, the local district engineer for the Bureau of Public Roads (BPR) [now the Federal Highway Administration], called BPR headquarters in Washington, DC and confirmed that the Lebanon section was the first in the U.S. Work was completed on in segments between August 8 and December 4, 1957. The old route through Lebanon was designated as Business Route 66.

JUNE 27,1961 A new route was completed between the northeastern corner of Springfield over Interstate 44 to a point south of Halltown where Interstate 44 turns southwesterly toward Mt. Vernon, then over a high type facility westward to US 66 west of Halltown near the intersection of State Route M. (1-44, exit 57.)

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HERE IS THE CHRONOLOGY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO US 661N MISSOURI FROM THIS DATE FORWARD.

NOVEMBER 22, 1957 AASHTO approved marking over the new dual highway between Conway and a point east of Lebanon, bypassing Lebanon to the south. A Business Route was designated from a point east of Leba- non to a point west, where the new location intersects the old rout with Interchanges located at each terminal point. DECEMBER 1,1962 AASHTO denied a request by the Missouri State Highway com- NOVEMBER 28, 1958 mission to designate Interstate 44 in Missouri as Interstate Route A new routing was approved over the new Interstate 44 from a 66. The measure would have also affected Interstate 55 in Illlinois, point approximately one mile east of Strafford west to US Route Interstate 44 in , in Oklahoma, , 65 in Springfield, thence south to old location of US 66 at the New Mexico, Arizona and , as well as Interstate 15 in intersection of Glenstone Road and Kearney Street, a distance of California. The executive committee of AASHTO ruled that the approximately 10 miles. current numbering system should not be altered.

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JUNE 18, 1963 JUNE 25,1973 The Business Route through Springfield was changed to "Begin- The entire section of the US 66 Business Loop through Waynes- ning at the interchange with Interstate Route 44, present US 66 ville and Saint Robert was changed to 1-44 Business Loop. and State Route 266 approximately 2 Y2 miles west of Springfield, thence east 2 miles over SR 266 to junction with State Route 13, JUNE 25, 1974 thence north 2 miles over SR 13 to junction with US 160, thence Several major changes to Route 66 in Missouri were made. Most east 2.7 miles with US 160, thence continue east 2.1 miles on significantly, AASHTO eliminated US 66 from the Loop in Kearney Street to junction with US Route 65 and present US to the interchange with US 71 at Joplin. This action was Route 66. deferred at the time because parts ofInterstate 55 in Illinois were not yet up to standards. In January 1977, the 66 signs came down JUNE 18, 1963 across Illinois and from St. Louis to Joplin in Missouri. At that The Business Route 66 designation was removed from 12th Street time, the historic route over Watson/Chippewa/Gravois through in the city of St. Louis continuing over Florissant Avenue to the City of St. Louis became Missouri 366. Union Boulevard, North Broadway and Riverview to By-Pass 66 Also on June 25, 1974, the Business 66 Routes between Cart- at the west approach of the Chain of Rocks Bridge. erville and Webb City and through Carthage were eliminated.

JUNE 26,1985 What was left of US 66, from 1-44 Exit 15 at Scotland, Missouri to Sanders, Arizona was eliminated. Route 66, never an ordinary road, had become a victim of its own success.

DECEMBER 5, 1964 The Business Route through Rolla was eliminated.

OCTOBER 1, 1965 The US Route 66 By-Passdesignation was removed from the in- terchange south of Kirkwood over Kirkwood Road and Lindbergh Boulevard to the new 1-270 interchange in Hazelwood and from the section ofI-270 between Hazelwood and the Chain of Rocks Bridge.

DECEMBER 4, 1965, Missouri held a "gap-closing" celebration for 1-44 as a 16-mile segment opened in Lawrence County making 1-44 a four-lane highway across the State. US 66 was now a four-lane highway Today, 1-44 Business Routes exist in the old Route 66 towns from St. Louis to 1-44 exit 57, and then continued to follow its of Pacific, Rolla, Saint Robert/Fort Leonard Wood/Waynesville, historic route (MO 96) to Joplin. Lebanon, Springfield and Joplin, and in the old Route 166 towns of Mount Vernon and Sarcoxie. There is also an 1-44 Business NOVEMBER 9, 1967 Loop "Spur" at exit 161 that goes south to the entrance of Fort US 66 at St. Louis was moved to the newly completed Poplar Leonard Wood. At one time, this access road was marked as SR 17 Street Bridge over the Mississippi River, following I-55 for a short and Spur U.S. 66. distance to the Gravois/Tucker Exit (1-44 Exit 290C) and then The eastern terminus ofI-44 was changed when the Stan Mu- onto Gravois, Chippewa and Watson as before. sial Veteran's Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River opened in February of 20 14. 1-44 at St. Louis was extended over the for- JUNE 29, 1970 mer path of Interstate 70 through the below-grade or "Depressed The Business Route through Springfield was eliminated. Section" in downtown St. Louis to Cass Avenue. Interstate 70 was moved to the new bridge. As a result, the eastbound lanes of 1-44 JUNE 19, 1972 transition to the westbound lanes ofI-70, and the eastbound lanes The Business 66 Loop through Lebanon was designated as the ofI-70 become westbound 1-44. 1-44 Business Loop.

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BY JOE SONDERMAN

THE IMAGES OF FERGUSON, MISSOURI FROM THIS PAST SUMMER ARE SEARED INTO OUR MEMORIES. A MAN LIES DEAD IN THE STREET,HEAVILY ARMORED POLICE OFFICERS ADVANCE ON A CROWD, FLAMES CONSUME A CONVENIENCE STORE, GLASS SHATTERS AND THE CROWD CHANTS. UNTIL THIS PAST SUMMER, CHANCES ARE THOSE OF YOU OUTSIDE THE ST.LOUIS AREA NEVER GAVE MUCH OF A THOUGHT TO THIS ROUTE 66 COMMUNITY. THOSE WHO LIVE THERE OR VISIT FERGUSON FREQUENTLY KNOW THE REAL STORY. FERGUSON OFFERS LOTS TO DO, WITH CENTURY-OLD HOMES, GREAT RESTAURANTS, RAILROAD HISTORY AND A PICTURESQUE MAIN STREET.DOWNTOWN FERGUSON IS UNDERGOING A REVIVAL THAT DEFIES THE STEREOTYPE OF AN INNER-RING SUBURB.

ROUTE 66 ACTUALLYFORMS THE NORTHERN BOR- muting distance for those who wanted to escape the smoke of DER OF FERGUSON. THE SEGMENT, NOW DUNN St. Louis.By 1894, the population reached 1,000 and Fergu- ROAD, SERVED AS MAINLINE 66 FROM 1936 TO 1955 son was incorporated as a fourth-class city. In 1900, Ferguson AND BYPASS66 FROM 1955-1965. became the terminus of the longest streetcar line in St. Louis But Ferguson's heritage lies with the railroad.The area was County. mostly rolling prairie when William B. Ferguson and his wife Thomas January was a director of the North Missouri Rail- bought 107 acres ofland in 1846. In 1855, the orth Mis- road, the first treasurer of St. Louis County and an important souri Railroad was building north and west of St. Louis and was early resident. His estate included a small lake fed by a spring, searching for a depot site. Ferguson shrewdly donated nine acres so January contracted with the railroad to have it enlarged to of his farm to the railroad with the stipulation that the station provide water for the tank at Ferguson Station.The January be named in his honor and become a regular stop. estate was eventually sold to the railroad, which turned it into a The North Missouri Railroad grew into the mighty Wabash recreation area for employees known as the "Wabash Club." The lines, and the Ferguson Station was soon very busy. William City of Ferguson bought the club in 1948 and it became beauti- Ferguson subdivided his land and sold sites for businesses along ful January-Wabash Park. The park houses the Ferguson Aquatic the Florissant Road. The railroad put Ferguson within com- Center and the well stocked lake is still a popular fishing spot.

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At one time, 42 trains served Ferguson daily. But the Wabash ended passenger service in 1960 and the city purchased the old depot in 1988. It was restored and now houses the Whistle Stop fun each September. Frozen Custard Store. Many other landmarks remain from the There are over 20 restaurants in the Cirywalk District. The railroad days. The old Central School dates from 1878. The old Ferguson Brewing Company is probably the best known, offer- town centered at Florissant Road and Church Street includes ing a wide variety of and some of the best hot wings in the four historic masonty commercial buildings.Those structures are St. Louis area. Look for the concrete gorilla outside. If you prefer the Tiffin-Bindbeurel Building, built in 1895; Bindbeutel's Meat wine over , there is the trendy Cork Wine Bar across the street. Market, dating froml925; the Tiffin Building went up in 1912; Don't miss "Pork Steak Wednesday" at Manley's Bar and Grill. and the Walker-Nemnich Building was constructed between 1905 Family-owned Faraci Pizza has been serving up grandma's recipes and 1909. since 1968 and Vincenzo's is one of the best Italian restaurants in Ferguson's greatest asset is probably its collection of homes North St. Louis County. Many high profile members of the media that are more than a century old. There are about 80 still standing and politicians stopped in at the Corner Coffee House, where it's today, constructed in Victorian and many other styles with huge still possible to get a great breakfast for around five dollars. porches and verandas, turrets and gables. The Hereford-Atwood Cirywalk is also home to the award-winning Ferguson Farmers House is one of the best known. It was built by the first Mayor Market, one of the best markets in the entire St. Louis region. The of Ferguson, James Hereford, in 1884. The second mayor, Dr. Cirywalk area is easily reached via the Ted Jones Bike Trail, which LeGrand Atwood also later owned the home. Other homes listed is a step or two from the UMSL-North Metrolink station. Fergu- on the National Register of Historic Places include the Thomas son also has 11 city parks with a total of 106 acres. Caboose Park, House, dating to the 1880s and the Menke House, built in 1869. adjacent to the public library, even has a real caboose. The historic downtown is now billed as the "Cirywalk" District. The automobile transformed Ferguson and like most towns Ten pedestrian friendly blocks of Florissant Road, Airport Road near St. Louis, the community underwent a dramatic change in and Church Street host many restaurants, specialty shops, art & the years following World War II. The were some major employers music venues, and other businesses. Cirywalk hosts festivals and either in Ferguson or nearby, such as Universal Match, the Emer- fine art events, including the annual Fourth ofJuly Parade. Con- son Electric Plant, McDonnell Aircraft (later McDonnell-Douglas certs draw crowds from April to October. StreetFest is an annual and now Boeing) and the St. Louis Ordnance Plant, in operation two day bash that draws thousands of people for live music and from 1941 to 1953 and then revived during the Vietnam War era.

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Tidy subdivisions soon covered the remaining farm land and and the Sheratons before joining Steely Dan. He joined the Doo- prairie of North St. Louis County. At that time, Ferguson was a bie Brothers in 1977, writing and performing on hits like "What a major destination for whites escaping the city, so-called "white Fool Believes" and "Taking it to the Streets." He went solo in 1982 flight." It seems ironic in hindsight. In 1954, Ferguson became and his duet with Patti LaBelle, "On My Own," reached number a charter city, one of the first in St. Louis County to adopt the one in 1986. council-manager form of government. St. Louis Community College opened in Ferguson in 1970 and Northland, the "First Auto Age Shopping Center" opened in still offers affordable higher education today. My fondest memories August 1955 on what of Ferguson include the were then the fringes of campus radio station, suburbia, at Lucas and KCFY. In the 1980s, we Hunt and West Floris- rushed down West floris- sant. (Technically in the sant to Chambers Road neighboring community (technically in Dellwood) of Jennings) It played a where we shopped at key role in the growth of Peaches Records. The the area and was a won- D.].'s loaded up on the derland of mid-century latest Psychedelic Furs, architecture. Northland the Jam or Heaven 17 became a huge bus albums to play on the transfer center and the "100 watt wonder." We marquees included some probably had four listen- familiar names from that ers, but we thought we era, such as Famous-Barr, were pretty cool. Bettendorf-Rapp and Like much of North Woolworth's. Presiden- St. Louis County, tial candidate John F. Ferguson began under- Kennedy even visited going a dramatic shift the shopping center on in demographics about October 22, 1960. But that time. Many white Northland faded quickly and middle class families after Famous-Barr closed ..•.• moved further west into in 1994. It was demol- St. Charles, St. Peters, ished for the new Buzz O'Fallon or other sub- Westfall Plaza on the urbs. The North County Boulevard, which in- suburbs became a desti- cludes a Target store and nation for middle class a pair of supermarkets. black families seeking to Baseball Cardinal get out of the city of St. Fans may not realize that Louis. About 66 percent the familiar "birds on the of the population of bat" logo had its gen- 21,000 is now African- esis in Ferguson. Cards American, according president Branch Rickey to 2012 US Census was speaking at the estimates. Presbyterian Church on There is no glossing February 16, 1921 when over the fact that there the cardboard decora- are issues in Ferguson, tions created by Allie but they are the same May Schmidt caught his ones faced in many ma- eye. The decorations featured a couple of Cardinals perched atop jor metropolitan areas. The media likes to give the impression that a branch. Schmidt's father, a graphic designer, helped create the the entire area was in flames. But let's make it clear - the unrest logo, replacing the branch with a baseball bat. Some variation of has been confined to just a few blocks a little over a mile south the logo has appeared on Redbird uniforms every season since, of Route 66 along Florissant Road. The other 99% of the com- except in 1956. munity is going about its business, raising families and working Musician Michael McDonald is one of the best known people to improve Ferguson. "I Love Ferg" signs now dot the landscape. who grew up in Ferguson. Michael attended McCluer High Like any town along Route 66, Ferguson still offers plenty of kicks School and played with local groups The Majestics and Jerry Jay and there is no reason for fear. That's the real story.

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BY RICH DINKELA

here she stands, propped up high above the Mississippi from a life size erector set. This bridge is unlike any other I have River on castle like stone piers. Most St. Louisans speed- seen along Route 66. The big, bulky MacArthur Bridge creates a T ing across the Poplar Street Bridge don't even notice her commanding impression of shear strength and mas. Upon closer majestic existence. The Municipal Free Bridge is a little known and examination you assume this bridge could take on anything. seldom explored treasure of Route 66. I speak about the bridge When the bridge was constructed during the early 20th century, it affectionately, as if it were a human being. The last few years I have was one of the largest double decker bridges in the world. It con- grown very fond of the old bridge. I instantly fell in love with the sists of three spans, each one 668 feet long with a steel 18-panel, MacArthur Bridge the first time I saw it's beautiful, yet danger- pin connected double-decked Pennsylvania through truss. ous curves depicted in a bird's eye view on an old linen post card At the turn of the 20th Century, the Terminal Railroad As- I found online. That post card seduced and inspired me. You see, sociation (TRRA) controlled both Mississippi River crossings at I was just like many of the Route 66 roadies and natives to St. t. Louis, the Eads and the Merchant's Bridges, and charged steep Louis. I never knew such a beautiful piece of architecture existed tolls on goods moving across the river. The "bridge arbitrary," in St. Louis .... She still stands today in a fragmented state; at least charges were the primary reason so much industry located on the for now. east side of the Mississippi. According to James eal Primm in The Municipal Free Bridge serves a a remarkable example of "Lion of the Valley," many big businesses on the St. Louis side industrial architecture. The bridge offered up a view to all walks of liked it that way, because it gave them a huge edge over the com- life. Working class men or women without cars would walk along petition for business in the West. But the working class demanded either of its beautifully ornate sidewalks located north and south a free bridge funded by city bond issues. The first bond i ue of the highway lanes. Pedestrians would have observed chest high, passed on June 12, 1906 and work started on the western ap- lattice patterned steel fencing, and lighted globes hanging from proaches on July 15, 1907. High water, ice and financial problems indu trial clad poles. Early days street cars used the highway deck delayed completion of the approaches and the highway deck didn't for a shorr time and shared space with the occasional horse drawn open to traffic until January 20, 1917. The public quickly dubbed cart. People riding the lower railroad deck would have been of- it the "Free Bridge." fered up a unique perspective of the skeleton that propped up the But the major railroads refused to use it, in large part because road deck overhead.Close up, the bridge reveals its massive steel most were members of the TRRA and shared in the profits. While composition consisting of hundreds of thousands of rivets, large some rail traffic began using the bridge in 1928, the major rail- turnbuckles, towering trusses, and ominous looking upright beams roads continued feuding with the city and didn't begin to use the all fastened together to give an appearance a if it were constructed bridge until January 1, 1939. The city lost millions and the bonds

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were nor paid off until 1986! A ten cent roll was added to the could nor accommodate newer larger freighr trains. highway deck in 1932 to provide funds for unemployment relief Today the bridge sirs like an isolated orphan, an outcast from during the Grear Depression. In March, 1942, the Board of Alder- an evolving city, Since rhe Terminal Railroad Association rook man voted ro name the bridge ownership in 1989, they have in honor of General Douglas soughr ro dismande the highway MacArrhur. deck. Over the last 15 years a The bridge carried Rome 66 substantial amounr of deck- from 1929 until January 1,1936, ing in East Sr. Louis spanning when the route was shifted to from the eastern banks of the the Chain of Rocks Bridge. Ar river to has that rime, the Municipal Bridge been completely desrroyed and Rome became City 66. As ve- removed, prevenring any feasible hicle sizes and speeds increased, resurrection or repurposing of there were many deadly accidenrs the old highway deck. On the on rhe narrow and high eastern Missouri side, a later, more approaches and on the Sr. Louis modern alignment consisring of a side, where the roadway rook a circular ramp and overpass were sudden jog ro line up wirh the removed as well. This parricular railroad deck. Distracted driv- area, just carry corner from the ers or those whose vision was EAT-RITE diner has been razed obscured by fog often careened and rurned into an asphalt park- through the guardrails and ing lor for Ralston Purina. The plummeted as much as 80 feet Terminal Railroad Association to the ground below, prom pring has increased their efforts in the the Post-Dispatch to label the last 18 months ro remove more bridge "Dearh's Diving Board." highway deck. In early 2010 the Improvemenrs were made after deck was intact from 7rh street World War II and concrete barri- on the Missouri side all the way ers were added to reduce the roll. ro the end of the overhead trusses The bridge lost its City 66 located just about 200 yards west designarion in 1955, when of rhe Mississippi's banks on the Route 66 was moved ro new Illinois side. Recent observations four-lane highways in Metro in February of 20 14 indicate East and linked to the Veteran's as much as 600' of decking has (now King) Bridge and the Third been removed recendy. Ultimate- Sneer Expressway. (Now 1-44) ly the road deck is shrinking and The big blow came in November yer another piece of our beloved 1967, when the Poplar Street Rome 66 is being eliminated. Bridge opened just to the north, I personally reached our ro the speeding Interstate traffic across Terminal Railroad Association the river. The city conrinued to to see if they would offer any charge rolls on the MacArrhur commenrs regarding impending until 1973, by which rime the destruction of the road deck. I pittance collected wouldn't even contacted their public affairs de- pay the salary of the roll collec- parrmenr multiple rimes with no tors. Mainrenance was deferred response. Wirhour exaggerarion, and large holes appeared in the this is another endangered land- deck rendering it roo danger- mark that will undoubtedly be ous ro use. The city temporarily disfigured, bur ro what degree? I closed it for major surface repairs would like to know how far rhey in 1979 bur was forced to per- plan on going. Are they going ro manendy close the road deck in remove the signarure curves of September 1981. the deck heading from Sr. Louis In 1989, the ciry ofSr. Louis traded the Mighry Mac ro the ro the grear spans of the bridge? Terminal Railroad Association in exchange for the Eads Bridge. The good news is that most of the persona thar is seen in posr- Ironically the bridge builr ro help break the Terminal Railroad cards and pictures can still be observed first hand on the Eastern Association ended up being a major help ro the associ arion as the terminus, There a locked chain-link fence and overgrowrh shrouds

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a reveal of the bridge deck and everything else that makes this landmark such a beautiful piece to take in. The lamp posts, sidewalks, fencing and guardrails are all still there. Although this is a highly dangerous struc- ture to be on, there doesn't seem to be any interest on behalf of the Terminal Railroad Association to destroy this section of a once great bridge. For now East St. Louis still offers a section of our beloved Route 66, and an unmolested part of the MacArthur Bridge.

"Roamin Rich" Dinkela is a very active member of the Route 66Association of Missouri, rapidly becoming known for his ventures onto little known and hard to reach alignments. He recently completed afascinating video on the MacArthur Bridge that evenfeatures recent views of the bridge taken by a drone mounted camera. The video and several others he hasproduced are posted on You Tube.

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OF BY QUINTA SCOTT KELLY ROUTE 66 WE KNOW HIM AS "THE FATHER OF ROUTE 66." IF CYRUS AVERY HAD NOT DREAMED OF BETTER ROADS PAST THE FRONT DOOR OF FATHER OF HIS BUSINESS IN TULSA, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO ROUTE 66. THERE IS A LOT MORE TO LEARN ABOUT CYRUS AVERY, AND A NEW ROUTE BOOK GIVES US THE STORY. SUSAN CROCE KELLY IS THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF ROUTE 66: THE HIGHWAY AND ITS PEOPLE. SHE HAS WRITTEN EXTENSIVELY ABOUTTHE HISTO- 66 RY OF U.S. HIGHWAY 66. HER NEWEST WORK IS FATHER OF ROUTE 66. A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE PUBLISHER TOUTS THE BOOK AS "THE STORY OF AVERY, HIS TIMES, AND THE LEG- ENDARY HIGHWAY HE HELPED BUILD."

usan begins by describing the urgency for "good roads" that Avery served as the vice president of the Ozark Trails Associa- gripped the nation in the early twentieth century as cars tion and operated the Old English Inn and Service Station on the S multiplied and mud deepened. Avery was one of a small eastern outskirts of Tulsa. group of men and women whose passion carried the Good Roads Avery became chair of the Oklahoma State Highway Commis- movement from boosterism to political influence to concrete-on- sion and in 1924 was named to a committee of highway officials the-ground. While most stopped there, Avery went on to assure that would map out the proposed new federal highway system. that one road-U.S. Highway 66-became a fixture in the imagi- Cy ensured that the proposed highway from Chicago to Los nation of America and the world. Angeles would go through his home town, roughly following the When Oklahoma joined the union in 1907, there were more Ozark Trails and the K.c., Ft. Scott, and Tulsa Short Line. West of miles of railway in the state than decent roads. Across the nation, , it would mostly follow the old Ft. Smith, Arkan- private promoters were laying out a web of routes with fancy sas to Amarillo, Texas Postal Highway. In 1924, those routes had names like the Albert Pike Highway, the Jefferson Highway, the been designated as state routes 7 and 3 respectively. Kansas-City Tulsa Short Line and the King of Trails. They were Avery and his committee assigned even numbers to the east- marked with symbols painted on phone poles, rocks, barns or any west routes, with the most important ending in zero. The Chicago handy surface. Motorists were often routed miles out of their way to route was designated as U.S. 60. But Kentucky past a spot that made "donations" to be on the route. Governor William Fields wanted the more important sounding In 1913, W.H. "Coin" Harvey formed the Ozark Trails Associa- 60 for the route through his state. Avery and Missouri highway tion (OTA) to promote a network of highways, at first to connect officials were furious and a standoff ensued. with his Monte Ne resort near Rogers, . The main route Avery and his supporters met in Springfield, Missouri on April linked St. Louis and Romeroville, New Mexico by way of Okla- 30, 1926, where Oklahoma's Chief Engineer John M. Page noticed homa. The OTA erected tall obelisks at key intersections on routes that the catchy sounding 66 was available. The new federal high- it promoted, including one that still stands west of Stroud. way numbering system went into effect on November 11, 1926.

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Cy Avery was not only the driving force behind establishing book Route 66: The Highway and Its People. Many of the people I Route 66; he made sure it would become the most famous road talked with told me that Cy Avery invented Route 66. I was also in the world. "He started his highway on the way to glory," Kelly drawn to learn more by something his daughter-in-law told me. says. ''After the highway numbering fight when he "made do" She said Cy was the kind of man who was just as interested sitting with number 66, he and John Woodruff of Springfield, Missouri, on a log talking to a child as he was in a meeting of oil million- started a US 66 Highway Association to boost interest in getting aires. A reporter at the Tulsa World who had researched Avery's role the highway paved from end to end. Cy called it the "Main Street in the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot and its aftermath told me that he just of America." seemed to have been a "generally good person." My research shows Susan says over the years, there were many things that contrib- the same." ured to the fame of Route 66, including a 1928 international Los She says Tulsa is central to the story, "In the 1910s and 1920s, Angeles-Chicago-New York City footrace, John Steinbeck's The oil made Tulsa one of the richest cities in the world, but not neces- Grapes o/Wrath, Bobby Troup's "Get Your Kicks on Route 66", sarily because there were oil wells inside the city limits. Early on, and the 1960s TV show with George Maharis and Martin Milner. city leaders determined that Tulsa would be the business center The author adds "Today, traveling Route 66 seems to signify for the oil fields, and so the city grew up with banks, railroads, America the way we were in the last century, and a trip down Cy opulent hotels and other accoutrements to befit oil barons. At one Avery's road has become a pilgrimage for people from all over the time there were 50 millionaires on the finance committee of the world." Commercial Club, which meant that if they decided Tulsa should Father 0/ Route 66 transports readers to the years when the have a bridge, or a road, or a college or a school system, it would United States was moving from steam to internal combustion happen." engines and traces Avery's life from his birth in Stevensville, Penn- The author explains that "The city would then need better sylvania, to his death more than ninety years later. Avery came roads and Cy Avery took care of that. west in a covered wagon, grew up in , and spent Even before statehood, the little oil rich city had thoughts of his adult years in oil-rich Tulsa, where fifty millionaires sat on grandeur. In 1904 the Commercial Club chartered a train and the Chamber of Commerce board and the builder of the Panama took a hundred or so leading citizens on a good-will tour of the Canal dropped in to size up a local water project. The book is the Midwest to lure settlers to Tulsa. They brought a rope twirling, first in-depth exploration of Cy Avery's life and his impact on the storytelling cowboy named Will Rogers with them on the first movement that transformed twentieth-century America. It is a trip-Cy Avery rode along on a second trip in 1908." must-read for anyone fascinated by Route 66 and America's early Asked about how Avery became interested in roads, Kelly says car culture. "From his trip west in a covered wagon at age 13, to his youth on Susan says "I first heard of Cy Avery when I was researching my an Indian Territory farm, to his early days in the oil fields, and

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years in northeast Oklahoma real estate, Cy was well-acquainted with the challenges presented by what one man called,"the mighty monarch mud." As soon as he was in a position to do so, he became a cham- pion for better roads, a road builder himself and a leader in the grass-roots Good Roads Movement in Oklahoma and the Midwest." She also related a story that "Several wealthy Tulsans were gathered for a visit when they decided to bet on which of them could tell the biggest lie. When the first man began by saying he heard Cy Avery speak in front of a crowd without mentioning roads, the idea was so outlandish that the other bettors immediately paid up." The book also spells out the challenges Avery faced along the way, including his battles with the Oklahoma Klu Klux Klan. The Klan especially loathed Avery for his efforts to bring justice for those who suf- fered as a result of the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. Eventually, his battles with the Klan cost Avery his job as the Oklahoma State Highway Commissioner. Susan says Cyrus Avery "Must have been one of those men who always had a twinkle in his eye and a story in his back pocket. He was a spellbinding speaker and had a way of getting people to support his causes, whether they be good roads or civic im- provements." Avery said his secret to a long life was to "have something to do, someone to love and something to look forward to." Avery lived long enough to see the Interstate highways replacing his road. He died on July 2, 1963. In 2004, the Avery's hometown of Tulsa renamed the 11th Street Bridge in his honor. The bridge carried Route 66 across the . The Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza at Riverside Drive near the bridge features "East Meets West," 135% scale sculpture by Robert Summers. The work depicts Avery in a Model T, startling a pair of horses hauling a wagon. It's a fitting memorial to a man whose dream of better roads gave us the "Mother Road."

Available from online booksellers, in bookstores, and directly from the Univer- sity of Oklahoma Press: 18006277377 or www.oupress.com.

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THEY ARE PLACES OF SOLITUDE WHERE GENTLE ROLLING HILLS ARE DOTTED WITH THE GRAVES OF THE FAMOUS AND POWERFUL, MARKED BY SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF ART TO BE FOUND IN ANY CEMETERY IN THE UNITED STATES. BELLEFONTAINE AND CALVARY CEMETERY ARE ADJACENT TO ONE ANOTHER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ST. LOUIS, BISECTED BY A FORMER ROUTING OF ROUTE 66. THE LIST OF NOTABLES BURIED THERE INCLUDES SOME OF THE MOST FAMOUS SOLDIERS, STATESMEN, EXPLORERS AND POETS IN MISSOURI HISTORY AND THE ENTIRE WAS JUST LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.

n1936, the mainline of Route 66 was rerouted from its Mis- sissippi crossing on the McKinley Bridge north to the Chain Iof Rocks Bridge, then west to Lindbergh and south to the new cloverleaf interchange at Watson Road. A "City 66" route was marked from the west end of the Chain of Rocks Bridge, left on Riverview, and left on Broadway to Calvary. After neatly bisecting the historic cemeteries, the route took Florissant Avenue, eventu- ally ending up on 12th Street (now Tucker) into downtown St. Louis. This City 66 alignment was discontinued in 1963.

BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY The road to the cemetery was originally known as Bellefontaine, the main link between St. Louis and Fort Bellefontaine. The fort on the Missouri River was originally established by the Span- ish in 1768 and re-established by General James Wilkinson in 1806. Wilkinson the first governor of the Louisiana Territory who went down in infamy for his treasonous plot with Aaron Burr to separate the west from the rest of the nation, and ratting out Burr to save his own skin. The fort was named "beautiful fountain" in French, after a nearby spring. Bellefontaine Road eventually became Broadway, which today forms the eastern border of the cemetery. In the spring of 1849, St. Louis Mayor John Darby and banker William McPherson organized a group to establish a cemetery After the epidemic, the city required that all new cemeteries be away from the city on 138 acres of the former Hempstead Farm established outside of the city limits. on the Bellefontaine Road.The "Rural Cemetery Association" Today, Bellefontaine Cemetery covers 311 acres, including 14 received a charter from the State of Missouri on March 1849. The miles of roadways and 87,000 grave sites. The beautiful grounds name was changed to Bellefontaine at the next meeting of the as- you see today are the legacy of Almerin Hotchkiss, the first su- sociation. That summer, the most disastrous event in St. Louis his- perintendent. Hotchkiss gave up his job at a Brooklyn, New York tory would force the cemetery to double in size. A horrific cholera Cemetery to come to St. Louis. He laid out long curved roadways epidemic brought St. Louis to a standstill, killing about 1/1 Oth of to afford beautiful views of the man made lakes and to save the the population of 63,000. No one knows for sure how many died. many huge trees that already stood on the site.

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One of the most unusual monuments in Bellefontaine Cem- General William Clark (1770-1838) became a hero during etery is an actual piece of the Plymouth Rock. The Chase families, the Revolutionary War. Following the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, direct descendents of John Alden, brought it with them when they Meriwether Lewis invited him to become co-leader on the famous moved to St. Louis from Massachusetts in the 1830s. The chunk expedition to explore the vast land. He went on to become Gov- was hacked off the rock before that sort of thing was frowned ernor of the Louisiana Territory and then the Missouri Territory. upon. Clark was originally buried on the farm of his nephew, Colonel Entering off West Florissant Avenue at the Willow Entrance, John O'Fallon. The farm is now O'Fallon Park. The monument pick up a free auto tour map at the office. The route is outlined was unveiled during the 1904 World's Fair. in red on the map, with the numbers corresponding to the grave HenryT. Blow (1817-1875) was a U.S. Congressman whose sites of some of the most prominent or interesting people in the family had a slave named Dred Scott. Scott filed his famous suit development of the American West. There isn't enough space here after a new owner took him to a free state.Blow supported Scott to even begin to delve into all of their stories, most of which are with money, court testimony and legal help. His daughter, Susan taken from the auto tour map. Blow, founded the first kindergarten in the United States at Des Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858) served as the first Senator Peres School in St. Louis in 1873. from Missouri upon statehood in 1821. The man who once took Kate Brewington a shot at future president Andrew Jackson and killed a man in a Bennett (1818-1855) duel was a champion of western expansion and secured the Pacific Once regarded as the Railroad for St. Louis. most beautiful woman in Dr. William Beaumont (1785-1853) became famous for his St. Louis; she died at the studies of the human digestive system.He made his observations age of37. Admirers often through an open stomach wound suffered by fur trapper Alexis commented on her striking St. Martin at Fort Mackinac. After leaving the Army, Beaumont white complexion. It turned established a successful practice in St. Louis. St. Martin's wound out she had been taking was never closed, but he outlived Dr. Beaumont by 27 years. small doses of arsenic to keep James. BEads (1820-1887) was an illustrious engineer who her pale skin, never realizing rose to fame after developing a diving bell for use in salvaging it was poisoning her. cargo from sunken Mississippi river boats. During the Civil War, Captain Isaiah he built gun boats for the Union that were instrumental in the Sellers (1802-1864) was siege of Vicksburg. Eads then went to work on the first major steel a legendary river man who bridge across the Mississippi. Completed in 1874, the Eads Bridge logged over one million still carries traffic today. miles behind the wheel. He was the first to write under the pen name "Mark Twain." Samuel Clemens wrote,"He died in 1863, and as he could no longer need that signature, I laid violent hands upon it without asking permission of the proprietor's remains." His monument depicts Sellers behind the wheel of his riverboat. Adolphus Busch (1838-1913) was a young brewing supply salesman when he married Lily Anheuser, whose father owned the Bavarian Brew- ery. Busch soon joined his father-in-law. Busch and his friend Carl Conrad developed a new light beer named after Conrad's home town in Czechoslo- vakia with the German name of Budweis. Adolphus built Anheuser Busch into the largest brewery in the world. His beautiful gothic mausoleum was built two years after his death.

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Lemp Family Tomb -The Lemp family owned the larg- William S. Burroughs I (1857-1898) was just 28 when he est brewery in St. Louis at one time. But depression and suicide invented the mechanical calculator, or adding machine. His firm stalked the family. The Lemp Mansion in South St. Louis is said became the Burroughs Corporation.The inscription at the base of to be one of the most haunted places in the nation. Depressed his monument reads "Erected by his associates as a tribute to his over the mysterious death of his son,William Lemp Sr. committed genius." William S. Burroughs Junior would become a renowned suicide at the mansion in 1904. Elsa Lemp Wright, the wealthi- author of the "Beat Generation." est heiress in St. Louis, shot herself in 1920. After Prohibition left the brewery bankrupt,William Lemp Jr. committed suicide at the mansion in 1922. His brother Charles took his own life there in 1943. Their spirits are said to haunt the man ion along with the the "Monkey Faced Boy." Legend says the illegitimate son of Wi 1- liam Lemp suffered from Downs Syndrome and was kept hidden in the attic.

ELK·S REST - A SECTION OF BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY RESERVED FOR B.P.O.E. MEMBERS.

Often described as the "Taj Mahal of St. Louis," brewer Willis Wainwright ordered the domed tomb constructed for his young wife, Charlotte Dickson Wainwright. Famous architect Louis Sullivan designed the tomb, which does not include the name "Wainwright" anywhere on its surface. At the time, Sullivan had just completed the Wainwright Building in St. Louis, considered to be the first skyscraper in the world. Herman Luyties (1871-1921) owned a CALVARY CEMETERY SCENE. drug store in St. Louis and fell in love with CALVARY CEMETERY a beautiful sculptor's In 1853, Catholic Arch- model on a trip to bishop Peter Richard Italy. He proposed Kenrick acquired the and she turned him 300 acre "Old Orchard down. The heartbro- Farm" adjacent to ken Luyties commis- Bellefontaine Cemetery. sioned the sculptor to He planned to establish make a 12-foot statue his farm on half of the of his beloved. The land and a new Catho- statue weighs several lic Cemetery on the tons and had to be other. Calvary Cemetery moved from Luyties opened in 1857, and mansion to the family many bodies were moved there from the other Catholic cemeter- plot. Herman rests to- ies in St. Louis. Native Americans had already used the site as a day beneath "the girl burial ground, along with soldiers from Fort Bellefontaine. Those in the shadow box." remains were placed in a mass grave.

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Several members of the Chouteau family, the founding family Fair on a very hot August day. of St. Louis, are buried in Calvary. There was already confusion Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams (1911-1983) one of over Auguste Chouteau's birthday-believed to be either Septem- the greatest playwrights in American history moved to St. Louis ber 7, 1749 or September 26 1750. When the co-founder of St. with his family as a child. "The Glass Menagerie" was set here. His Louis died in 1829, he was buried in what is now downtown St. other plays include ''A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat on a Hot Louis. But a descendent moved his grave to Calvary and changed Tin Roof." When he died in 1983, his family ignored his wish to the birth date on the tombstone to 1740. Chouteau's brother Jean be cremated and his ashes scattered at sea. His tombstone offers a Pierre and several other family members are also buried in Calvary. quote from "Camino Real." It reads "The violets in the mountains John Mullanphy (1758-1833) was the city's first millionaire have broken the rocks." and a great philanthropist. He made his fortune by cornering the Doctor Tom Dooley III (1927-1961) rose to fame as the market on cotton before news of the end of the War of 1812 ar- spokesman for "Passage to Freedom," a program that evacuated rived in New Orleans. The Irish immigrant gave away much of his refugees from North Vietnam. His book "Deliver Us from Evil" fortune, financing the first hospital west of the Mississippi, donat- made America more aware of the unfolding struggle. He also ing land for the Sisters of the Sacred Heart convent, and a church co-founded MEDICO, to bring health care to Southeast Asia. and school to educate girls. His son Bryan founded the Traveler's Royalties from his second book, "The Edge of Tomorrow," helped Aid Society. finance the organization. Dooley also presented a weekly radio Alexander McNair (1775-1826) served as the first governor program over KMOX in St. Louis. He died of cancer at the age of of Missouri, defeating territorial Governor William Clark in the 34. election. McNair was originally buried in the Military Graveyard There's not much in the way of ghost stories at Bellefontaine in St. Louis, but his remains were moved to Calvary when it was and Calvary. But there is one connected to Calvary Drive, the established. The Calvary Cemetery Association erected a red gran- road between the two grounds that connected City 66 between ite monument on his grave on the 100th anniversary of Missouri's Broadway and West Florissant. In his book Haunted St. Louis, admission to the Union. Troy Taylor tells the story of "Hitchhike Annie." Several cities Dred Scott (1800?-1858) was a slave who sued in 1846 after have variations on the old "disappearing hitchhiker" tales. The St. his new owner took him to a free state. After a long legal battle, Louis version has a girl Ragging down drivers on Calvary Drive, the case ended up before the US Su- climbing in, and then vanishing as the car preme Court which declared on March approaches the entrance to Bellefontaine 6, 1857 that slaveswere not citizens, Cemetery. Other versions say the ghost is a and thus could not sue. The case pushed boy, dressed in 19th Century clothing or a the nation closer to Civil War. Scott's girl dressed in Victorian era garb. owner freed him in May 1857 and he lived out his days as a at a St. IFYOU GO ... Louis hotel. His grave marker reads: "In Call the St. Louis Convention & Visitors memory of a simple man who wanted Commission at 1-800-916-0040 for a map to be free." and a free copy of the Official St. Louis William Tecumseh Sherman Visitors Guide. Or, get information on the (1820-1891) was president of a St. web site at www.explorestlouis.com. Louis streetcar company when the Civil Bellefontaine Cemetery is located at War began. He went on to become one 4947 W Florissant Ave., St. Louis, MO of the greatest Union heroes, capturing 63115; phone, 314-381-0750. To get Atlanta and making his famous March there from downtown St. Louis, take 1-70 to the Sea. He returned to St. Louis west to Exit 245B (W Florissant Avenue). after the war, where grateful citizens Turn right on West Florissant and drive bought him a home. His funeral on one-sixth of a mile. The cemetery, which is February 21, 1891 was the largest ever on the right, is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. in St. Louis to that time. The procession The office, where you can pick up maps from downtown to the cemetery took and a self-guided tour, is open 8 a.m.- 4 almost three hours. p.m., Monday-Friday. Kate Chopin (1850-1904) was Calvary Cemetery is located at 5239 born and died in St. Louis, but she W Florissant Ave., St. Louis, MO 63115, lived in Louisiana for 11 years after her just beyond Bellefontaine; phone, 314- marriage to Oscar Chopin. Her most 381-1313. The cemetery gates are open famous work, "The Awakening" was set daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The office, which also there. It caused a sensation for its frank offers a map and self-guided tour, is open portrayal of a rebellious woman who weekdays, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, has an affair. She died of a brain hemor- 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.; closed Sunday, and rhage after visiting the St. Louis World's holidays.

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I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT OUR MEMORY HAS A TEN DENCY TO FADE WITH TIME AND AGE. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD THAT WE ONLY REMEMBER THE GOOD THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN OUR YOUTH. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS IS CORRECT. IF IT IS TRUE, WHY IS MYYOUTHFUL MEMORY OF GROWING UP ON ROUTE 66 SO VIVID IN MY MIND? IT SEEMS THAT IT WAS YESTERDAY. ANYTIME I SEE A CHILD AT A CARDINAL BASEBALL GAME, I AM REMINDED OF MY OWN YOUTHFUL DAYS GROWING UP ON ROUTE 66. THE MEMORIES ARE STILL BRIGHT AND CLEAR. I RECALL RIDING A BICYCLE TO BASEBALL PRACTICE ON THE OLD ROUTE, SITTING UNDER A TREE IN THE FRONT YARD ON A HOT SUMMER DAY AND WATCHING THE TRAFFIC PASS. THEN, THERE WERE THE TRIPS TO ST. LOUIS TO SEE THE CARDINALS AND THE CONFUSION OF A CHILD AS THE OLD ROAD WAS REPLACED BY 1-44.

yparents built a new house on Route 66 in Waynesville Mis- Msouri in 1941. World War II had just started and my father was working at Ft. Leonard Wood. The house was con- structed of native fieldstone, like so many of the commercial and residential buildings along the highway. Waynesville was expe- riencing a boom due to the construction of Ft. Leonard Wood and housing was in short supply. I remember my grandmother telling me the story of renting a corncrib as a sleeping room to workers from the fort until they could find adequate housing. My parents also constructed several cabins at the back of the property for rental. This situation created life-long friendships for my parents as they became very close to these families during the war years. By the time the Korean Conflict came about and the fort was reactivated, the housing short- age had eased. So the cabins were removed There were many distractions along the we parked the bikes and headed down to some time berween 1946 and 1953. highway that added to our travel time. We the water's edge for a closer look. If we On Christmas, either in 1950 or 1951, had to make a stop by my father's business, thought we had enough time before prac- there was a shiny new Sears bicycle under which he opened up shortly after the end tice, and if the weather was hot, a detour the tree. After a long learning curve, I was of the war. He constructed a concrete block to the Big Spring was in order. The spring able to ride to baseball practice on Route factory to supply a much-needed commod- is only about 100 yards off the route. I am 66. The practice field was about one mile ity for the growing area around Ft. Leonard sure it was unhealthy, but we always took a from the house and a normal trip would Wood. He also sold Ford automobiles out cool drink of spring water. take from 30 to 60 minutes along the of this building. Sometimes I could con The Fort Wood Theater was the next interesting route. Several other ball players him out of a nickel to buy a coke at one of point of interest. The rather large theater joined the caravan along the way. By the the big drug stores in town. was constructed during the boom result- time we got there, it looked like a small The bike trip across the Roubidoux ing from construction of the base. It was band of bike riding gypsies. Bridge was always interesting. Sometimes, within 75 feet of Route 66, but there was

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no parking lot. If one drove to the show, the car was parked on the shoulder of the highway. That's something most cities would frown on today. A quick check of the show listings the following Saturday was always high our list of priorities. The title or subject actually made little difference, as long as it was a Western and there was a serial "to be continued next week" to go along with the movie. The next attractions would wait until after practice because there were three drug stores in town. There was much debate among the bike crowd as to which one had the best cherry Coke. The refreshing delight was never consumed before practice. It was to be saved until after baseball but before the long trip home on Route 66.There was never total agreement in the great cherry Coke debate, but my favorite was Long's Drug Store. Maybe it was because the person behind the counter always gave me an extra squirt of cherry. It could have also been because the building was within a few feet of Route 66 and the way home or maybe because Mr. Long was a distant relative of my mother. If he was in the store, he would give me seconds on the nickel Coke. For young boys, there was never any down time, especially in the summer months. School was but a distant memory. Daytime radio gener- ated no interest and the outdoors were the only place to be. Our front yard had two medium size shade trees and was situated just to the right, providing a great vantage point to view the cars on the highway. The fertile minds of a group of ten-year-old boys could come up with a new MY FATHER AND GRANDFATHER ATTHE CONCRETE BLOCK FACTORY. (AUTHOR'S PHOTO) activity practically every afternoon.It might be guessing the make and model of the cars, the year they were manufactured or the state emblazoned on the license plate. Lengthy and sometimes heated debate ensued over the destination of the drivers. For an eastbound car with an Oklahoma plate, the destination might have been St. Louis or Chicago. Both of those places were as far away to us as the dark side of the moon. I am sure that each of us, in our own way, imagined those destina- tions or wondered about why the people were making the trip. During some games we kept score. Trucks were worth more points than any other vehicle. Our observation point was located just where the westbound truckers had to shift out of second gear after climbing the hill about 300 yards to the east. The shifting of the gears normally occurred right in front of the onlook- ers and was quite thrilling to everyone. In the evening, especially if it was too hot to be inside the house, the entire family would be in the front

34 Show Me Route 66 yard to watch the traffic. Occasionally flames would shoot out from the exhaust pipes of the diesels as they shifted gears, thrilling the crowd. These noisy events would play an important role to use after Route 66 was moved to the new four-lane. After WW II and the Korean Conflict, there were there were many people out of work wandering down the highway. These "Knights of the road" might be called homeless. Back then they were called "hobos." Some carried very little while others were bent over with the weight of all the possessions of their lives. We could see them coming at a very slow pace from some distance from our vantage point under the shade tree. We wondered where they came from, where they were going and what made them take to the road. Sometimes, they would stop in our drive- way, look back at the house and give me a wave. I really think the word was out on the road that our house was an easy place to get drink f water and something to eat. My mother never refused to give them something. It may have only been a jelly sandwich or something leftover from the dinner table the night before. But no traveler was turned down. There was a water faucet by the back door where the traveler could fill up with water or wash the road grime from their face and hands. I intently watched their faces to detect any hint of their fate in life. But usually, their expressions never changed and they spoke very little after thanking my Mother for what little she had given them. They slowly returned to the highway, leav- ing me to wonder about their future. My father was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, as was his father. My great-great-grandfather probably was too. My baseball allegiance was established at birth. It was some time during my ninth or tenth year on this earth that dad decided my education would not be complete without a trip to see a Cardinal game. Planning for this event took lots of time and effort. We were to see a Saturday night game followed by one on Sunday afternoon with a stay over in St. Louis. This was almost more excitement and anticipa- tion than I could cope with. I am sure I had been to St. Louis before but must have been too young to remember any experiences. Early on Saturday morning, my younger sister and I were loaded into the car and the family took to the highway like so many travelers I had seen from the front yard. The car was packed with supplies that could have lasted through a two-month African safari. My dad only complained slightly but my mother's retort was that we were spending the night and we did

missouri66.org 35 not know what Rolla, then St. James, then Cuba, Sullivan,St. Clair, Pacific, we might need. and then stopped at a place called the Diamonds. This was this This was not my traveler's first introduction to a thing called a cafeteria and was worry as long as given ample instruction before entering as to how it worked. It there was room was a great experience and the Cokes were good but it was not for me. getting us any closer to the ballpark. The game started in five or six Time seems ro hours and we were not there yet, even after being on the road for pass differen rly what seemed like days. for children. It I could detect from the conversation in the front seat that the either seems to plans were to stop for lunch some place in St. Louis, find a place pass very quickly, to bed down for the night and then go on the game. By the time or very slowly. By we arrived in St. Louis, hunger had over taken us and the coffee/ the time we got coke stop at the Diamonds was far behind.Lunch break was at a to the Hooker place on Route 66 that served a Chick Burger or something like Cut on 66, I that. It was without any doubt the best meal this person had ever thought St. Louis eaten. would appear The next task was to find a place to spend the night. I do not a few minutes have a clue where we stayed. It was a small cabin like so many we after we reached had passed on the long, arduous trek that morning. I was always the other side amazed at how my dad found his way around the big city. He of the cut. The family had been to the Hooker Cut many times didn't need a road map and never stopped for directions.Route before and dad never passed up an opportunity to tell the story of 66 in St. Louis turns from a highway of small towns and few stop how this cut through the rock was made to reroute the highway signs to a maze of streets and stop lights. When we pulled off the during World War II. After what seemed like hours to those of us one marked with the Route 66 shields I felt for certain that we in the back seat, we came to Rolla. I was informed from the front would be lost forever to ride these endless streets. These shields seat that this was not St. Louis and it would be several more miles had a certain comfort level attached to them because I knew this before we got there. same highway went in front of my home.

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Musial looked up at me and asked if I would like a photo. I must have made a positive response because we retired from the office with two signed photos. I remember looking again at Red and Enos as we made our exit. They were smiling in approval. Not too long after this baseball experience I overheard my fam- ily and their friends talking about the new highway that was being considered. This was going to be a four lane highway and would be located about one mile or less from the old route. There was discussion as to what the new highway would do to the economy of Waynesville and the many business places that lined the route. Many of them were owned by the families of my friends. The road had always brought in business, and now there was uncertainty. This new highway would not allow a driver to just pull off any place along the road like on old Route 66. Businesses would have to be located at an overpass, away from the highway and the traf- fic. It was a new and frightening concept. One summer morning, I was awakened by loud booms the To us passengers in the back seat, it seemed like we suddenly shaking of the earth. My mother said it was workers blasting a pulled into a parking lot. Then we made the exciting walk into path for the new highway. This cut was about one half mile from Sportsman's Park. The thrill of seeing Stan the Man and all the the house and in an area of the woods I had explored many times. Cardinals was almost more than one young person could stand. I Curiosity finally got the best of me and a few of my friends, so we do not remember the details of the game other than it went into made the trip to investigate. It was an exciting scene. Enormous extra innings and the Cardinals won it on a home run. After the machines where everywhere. There were men drilling into the rock game, there was a discussion about where to eat. My sister and I raising a cloud of dust. voted for the Chick Burger place again but quickly changed our We didn't realize we were watching history in the making. The minds when dad said there was a restaurant that was owned by Interstates would bring about change not just in our small Mis- Stan Musial and was not too far off our route to the motel. souri town but across the nation.The same scene was playing out We were quietly eating our evening meal when we looked up from coast to coast. and saw three men saunter in. They turned down a hallway and There was more than just an economic impact on some small disappeared.From our table, we could see into the office. There towns. I remember a small town with the name of Hazlegreen. was Stan the Man at his desk. I really think my sister had a crush One week it was a thriving community on the east side of Laclede on Stan Musial. She kept pestering our dad to get her an auto- County. It had a general store, a post office, a cafe, several church- graph, but there were multiple refusals. Finally I was volunteered es, many homes, a cemetery and a bank. The next week, it was to go with my younger sister down this long dark hall, into this little more than a pile of rubble, mixed with the dust and rocks small office with the giants of major league baseball and ask for of the construction. I could never understand how one moment their signature on a piece of paper. Well, no paper could be pro- there could be a town and the next it could be gone. I am sure I duced so the trip was out of the question. have since been through the Hazlegreen community hundreds of Amazingly a small scrap of paper appeared and I found myself times on 1-44, always reminded of how much of an impression its pushing my sister down the hall. We rehearsed what we going to destruction made on this youth. say if we got in the office. Everything was going fine until we got When the construction was complete and the change over to to the door and she froze. I had gathered some small amount of the new interstate was finally made, it happened without fanfare. courage on the trip down the hall and very timidly knocked on the There was no ribbon cutting. No bands played. No speeches were open door frame. The Man looked up and made some gesture for m~de and no fireworks were set off.One warm summer morning, us to come in. things suddenly became very quiet in our neighborhood. There I do not remember pushing my sister but I am sure I had to. were no cars from out of state on the road. In fact, there was very While she was handing Musial the scrap of paper, I was giving the little traffic. small office a quick scan. Not only was Stan Musial seated behind The noise of trucks shifting gears in front of the house was a desk but off to the side were Red Schoendienst and Enos Slaugh- stilled. The entire family had trouble sleeping that night. We real- ter. Red and Enos never said a word as Musial teased my sister ized it was because we were not used to the quiet. We missed the that the paper was too small for him to write on.Stan he slowly noise from the trucks shifting gears in front of the house. opened a bottom desk drawer and out came two 8XIO glossy, As I look back, I realize I wouldn't change a thing about the black and white photos of the Man in his famous batting stance. past. Growing up on Route 66 was an experience, an adventure. He quickly signed one and handed it to my sister. Most of all, it was an education. Those of us that were fortunate By this time, she had worked up enough courage to say a few enough to have this education didn't realize at the time just how words back in defense to the teasing. I had not said a word to this we were privileged. To a child the old road was much more than a point. I was basking in the glory of the moment and was afraid highway. It was our life, our playground and our friend. that if I opened my mouth to speak, nothing would come out.

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nthe 1930 , there was a public beach would leave a shuttle car. anoeing or kayak- Back then, those areas were privately owned here and the WPA built a Grand ing the low water dam at the Chain of Rocks farmland. In the second half of the 1990 , IStaircase down the river bluff along is not something to be taken lightly even by word began to get around that this was a with other stone structures intended to draw very experienced paddlers. Fatal accidents are park you could actually go to officially and it visitors to the area. The remains are quite possible. became a regular hiking spot for my family a sight.At the top of the Grand taircase a Today, the Missouri River shoreline has and!. cannon is displayed. But unfortunately there been cleared of brush immediately in front To visit the park, take the Bypass66 are no remains of the fort to be seen. There is of the Grand taircase. But that wasn't the Route (or 1-270) wesrward from the Chain of one small building on the site believed to be case in 1990. Afrer pulling the canoe up on Rocks Bridge and make a right on Bellefon- built from old fort foundations, but as far as I the bank we had to bushwhack through the taine Road and continue until it dead ends. know all the other stone work you see here is brush to get to the staircase .The first look There is a guard gate. Stop there and an arten- from the 1930s. at the Grand Staircase especially exciting dant will write down your license nwnber, get I grew up in orrh St. Louis County because we were not sure we were supposed your name and issue you a parking pass. They and did not know of the existence of thi to be there. We dared to climb the staircase usually know why you are there but if they place until the time of my first visit in 1990. to the top of the bluff and we saw some of ask just explain that you want to hike. There Although the park was acquired by St. Louis the Missouri Hills Home for Boys Buildings. are a couple of parking spots you can choose. County in 1986, as far as I know the only Most were in good repair but I remember one I like the one near the top of the bluff at the way to visit it in 1990 was by canoe.A friend that was more of a moss-covered ruin. We Grand taircase, You will discover that there proposed that the rwo of us put a canoe in watched snowmelt dripping from it in the is a lot more to see than the Grand taircase. where Highway 367 meets the Mi ouri bright sunshine with delight at the beauty of At the base of the bluff is a hiking trail. If you River, stop off to see the Grand Staircase, the architecture. take it to the lefr, you will follow the Missouri continue to the confluence of the Missouri I won't go into detail about the rest of our River upStream for a bit until you reach the and Mississippi Rivers and cross the Missis- awesome day except to mention that back in spot where Coldwater Creek terminates in sippi over to the Illinois side to visit the pot 1990, another thing that was very difficult the Mis ouri River. Along thi egment of the where Lewis and Clark began their trek to the to see except from a boat was the confluence trail are a number of interesting ruins and Louisiana Territory. Then we would continue of the Missouri and Mis i ippi Rivers. Now information igns. down the Mississippi to pass under the Chain there are rwo public areas, the Edward "Ted" To see the end of Coldwater Creek is espe- of Rocks Bridge, over the low water dam and and Pat Jones - Confluence State Park and cially interesting to me because the creek is a take out at North Riverfront Park, where we the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. major personal landmark. Where I grew up in

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esting walls and other stone constructions here and there. There are recreational ameni- ties such as horseshoe pits, ball fields, a play- gtound and nicely paved trail for pedestrians and cyclists circles all. It took our group one hour to circle the park twice on foot. Appar- ently this is also a great spot for birdwatching. As one walks oward the recreation center on the East side of the park and cross the railroad tracks, they will see a very attractive bridge to the north. Carondelet Park is being linked to the Great Rivers Greenway system via the new River des Peres-Carondelet Connector It should be complete very soon and when it's done you'll be able to get on your bike at Carondelet Park and take the River des Peres Greenway all the way to Route 66 at the intersection of Watson Road and River des Peres Blvd. The round trip would be formi- dable but doable for experienced riders. Florissant, the creek passed close to our house when we first started hiking here. It takes you There are plans for improvements at and some of the best times of my childhood past a police dog cemetery and a police dog Carondelet Park that sound very interesting, were spent on a wooded trail that ran parallel training area. You don't see that every day! including something very intriguing to me to the creek and linked two parks and a cem- Whichever fork you take around the personally, bird habitat development. Get etery.Sadly the trail is overgrown now and it's pond, you will be led back to a trailhead at news about what's going on the park from the hard to even see where it might have been, one of the main roads that passes through the Friends of Carondelet Park Facebook page. testament to the fact that kids don't play there youth facility.Follow one of those roads back is located just anymore.Perhaps that's for the best though. to the bluff top and you'll be back at the park- off the Watson Road alignment of Route 66 Coldwater Creek, which originates near ing spot. There is a shorter segment of trail in South St. Louis County. If you're heading Lambert Airport is also notorious for possibly on the right, which I've only actually been on west, make a right turn on Geyer Road just being contaminated with toxic radioactove one time. On the way out, stop at the guard before you reach Interstate 270 and you'll see waste and there is suspicion that those who shack and turn in your parking pass and leave the park entrance shortly. spent time in it or near it might be prone to with great memories of a really unique place! You can stroll on nature trails and open diseasesin adulthood. I belong to a Meetup group called Let's grassy areas while viewing a variety of outdoor The creek is certainly not devoid of life. I Hike and recently we went for a group walk sculpture. Bring the kids, because there are don't know if it contains fish, but there were at Carondelet Park, the third largest park many art works that are meant to be climbed crawdads in it when I was young (which I in the City of St. Louis. The The Village of on or interacted with in some way, some used to try to catch of course with little suc- Carondelet was founded in 1767 and was designed specifically for younger visitors. cess)and there are still crawdads in it now. It incorporated into the city of St. Louis in Also bring your dogs - there is a series of six alsosupports fresh water clams. On a recent 1870. Carondelet Park was dedicated on July sculptures that is designed partly to make Fort Bellefontaine hike we found clam shells 4, 1876. To get to the Park from Route 66 if you think about the relationship between of all sizes including some almost as big as you are traveling East to West, take Gravois dogs and humans, and partly to provide an my hand!Small frogs are present and we saw through the South St. Louis area. Shortly interactive activity area for dogs. There are evidence of predatory birds feeding on crit- after turning onto Chippewa, make a left turn even special sights and sounds to appeal to ters - large heron footprints in the mud and on Morganford then another left on Holly canine senses! collections of excreted crawdad parts! Hills Blvd. On the way you'll pass through I think Route 66 fans, who are usually The trail follows the creek upstream where the Bevo neighborhood with the famous and partial to ruins, will especially enjoy "Pool eventually you can see a very interesting ruin historic Bevo Mill across the street from the Complex: Orchard Valley"by Mary Miss. of a lodge which is starting to fall into the park. You will see some really unique and This site-specific work consists of wood add- creek due to bank erosion. Shortly after this beautiful homes. It's a little bit off of Route ons surrounding the ruins of a large swim- ruin the trail turns uphill. This is the only 66 but you'll get a look at some really authen- ming pool which incorporates the type of re- part of the trail that is at all challenging. tic living neighborhoods that you won't see gional native rock work that Missouri Route After the short climb, the trail forks off. To anywhere else. 66 aficionados are so familiar with. There is the right it skirts a pond in an open grassy The most iconic feature in Carondelet also a historic spring house in the park which area. This part of the trail is new. If you take Park is the Boathouse overlooking a popular is an unaltered example of the same type of the trail left, this is the route we used to take fishing lake. There is another lake plus inter- beautiful stone construction.

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WHITE ROSE WINERY, RESTAURANT, JIM MONTGOMERY'S BODY & PAINT MISSOURI BED & BREAKFAST Full Service Body Shop & Pointing - AVILLA,MO "Fine Wine, Elegant Dining, Unforgettable Flatbed Wrecker Service - (573) 885-4204 Bed & Breakfast"- www.whiterosebed-breakfast.com AVILLA POST OFFICE BUILDING KNIGHTSOF COLUMBUS #8920 Moil your Rt. 66 postcards here! MACE SUPERMARKET (Former Bonk of Avilla 1915-1944) COLUMBIA, MO "Come Shop With Us" STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETYOF MISSOURI BOIS D'ARC, MO www.system.missouri.edu/shs MCGINNIS WOOD PRODUCTS, INC. Specializing in Wine Barrels HOOD'S PROPANE CO., INC. MERAMEC VALLEY CAMPGROUND Serving Southwest Missouri - (417) 732-6632 CONWAY,MO & RV PARK HOOD'S SERVICE CENTER, INC. CONWAY WELCOME CENTER Where Family, Fun & Friends come together! 24 Hour Service Since 1963 - Truck Stop EAST BOUND (573) 885-2541 Enjoy the show on Route 66 - VisitMO.com MIDWEST PETROLEUM TRAVEL PLAZA BOURBON,MO CONWAY WELCOME CENTER Sto~ & See Our Route 66 "Classic Rood Show" WEST BOUND 50 Long Mural Inside! BREMER HARDWARE & LUMBER Enjoy the show on Route 66 - VisitMO.com Helping Build Bourbon - On Main Street Since 1915! MISSOURI HICK BAR B Q Enjoy Rustic Dining and Great Food! CIRCLE INN MALT SHOP CRESTWOOD, MO Family Owned - On Route 66 since '56 MIZELL FUNERALHOME CITY OF CRESTWOOD "Honored To Serve Since 1905" CITYOFBOURBON "Community for a Lifetime" - www.ci.crestwood.mo.us See Our Historic "BOURBON" Water Tower PEOPLE'S BANK from Route 66! CRESTWOOD BOWL Your One-Stop Financial Center "Still Rollin' After 50 Years on Route 66!" COUNTRY COUSIN ANTIQUE MALL (314) 966-4317 ROBERTS-JUDSON LUMBER Antiques & Collectables - (573) 732-4200 Established in 1914 CRESTWOOD-SUNSET HILLS AREA PLANET SUB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROCK FAIR RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Bread Mode From Scratch Doily - (573) 732-3263 3 Blocks South of Route 66 on Highway 19 DENTSQUAD "To Preserve and Protect Your Factory Finish" ROUTE 66 FUDGE & FLOWER SHOP BRENTWOOD, MO (314) 849-5577 Where The Sweets Hit The Streets on Route 66 (573) 885-1121 - route66fudgeshop.com CARL'S DRIVE IN POLE POSITION RACEWAY "16 Seats in Heaven" INDOOR KARTING ROUTE 66 MERCANTILE Fastest Indoor Go-Karts in St. Louis! ROUTE 66 RESTORATIONS CITY OF BRENTWOOD (314) 925-7545 City of Warmth - www.brentwoodmo.org Classic Cor Restoration - (573) 885-0032 WALNUT PARK AUTO BODY SHELLY'S ROUTE 66 CAFE & RESTORATION CARTERVILLE, MO "Where Friends Gather & Strangers Are Welcome" "Family Owned & Operated Since 1943" (573) 885-6000 CITY OF CARTERVILLE (314) 965-2953 Since 1876 - www.cartervillemo.com SPIRALSART GALLERY & STUDIO Local Artwork, Crofts and Gifts - (573) 205-6777 SUPERTAM ON 66 CUBA,MO Superman Museum & Ice Cream Parlor THE JESUS CHRISTFOUNDATION BOB'S GASOLINE ALLEY Promoting Jesus - King of the Rood (417) 392-7405 Gasoline & Route 66 Memorabilia THE ROSE CITYOF CUBA Karaoke - 2 Pool Tables - Darts CARTHAGE, MO Route 66 Mural City VIVA CUBA MURAL PROJECT 66 DRIVE-IN THEATRE CRAWFORD COUNTY FAIRINC. Open Fri/Sat/Sun April thru Sept - (417) 359-5959 cuba mom urals.com / Murals Beautifying Cuba ...0 family tradition. - www.crawfordcountyfair.info Since 1984 BEST BUDGET INN CRAWFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY On the lake...at Hwy 96 & Old Route 66 WAGON WHEEL MOTEL / CONNIE'S 3 Stories of History - Wed & Sot 10 a.m.-2 p.m., (417) 358-6911 SHOPPE AT WAGON WHEEL Sun Noon-4 P.M. www.wagonwheeI66cuba.com - (573) 885-3411 BIG RED BARN RV PARK CUBA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE No Planes, Trains, or Freeway Noise Allowed! WALLACEHOUSE VISITORCENTER 1 (888) 244-2276 Catering & Banquet Facilities Available www.cubamochamber.com BOOTS COURT MOTEL Bock on the Rood Again - Drop By and See Us! CUBA BAKERY & DELI DEVILS ELBOW, MO Just off Route 66 at 615 NW Main - (573) 205-8453 CARTHAGE CONVENTION cubabakeryanddeli.com BECHT PROPERTIES, INC & VISITORS BU REAU Commercial Real Estate - Ft. Wood Area www.visit-carthage.com - 1 (866) 357-8687 CUBA FREE PRESS (573) 336-4400. "Defending Your Liberties Since 1960" HISTORIC PHELPS HOUSE - CARTHAGE ELBOW INN BAR & BBQ HISTORIC PRESERVATION, INC. CUBASUPER 8 "Most Historic Bar & Restaurant On Route 66" Open for Tours Wednesdays April thru Service With A Smile! November & Event Rentals Call (573) 885-2087 for Reservations PINEY BEACH CABINS Rt. 66 Cottage Court - www.pineybeachcabins.com MOTHER ROAD COFFEE EAST OFFICE BAR & GRILL Great coffee on the historic Carthage square Known for our Fried Chicken & Portobello Mushrooms! SHELDEN'S MARKET (417) 35~-8182 Store/Post Off1ce on Big Piney River HAYESSHOE STORE POWERS MUSEUM Old Fashioned Service - Today's Styles www.powersmuseum.com - 10% off in Shop (573) 885-7312 DIXON,MO STONE'S THROW DINNER THEATRE HUDDLE HOUSE #541 BOILING SPRING CAMPGROUND/ Best Dinner Theatre on Route 66 - (417) 358-9665 Any Meal, Anytime! Open 24/7 CANOE RENTAL (573) 885-0043 Route 66 Family Fun - www.bscfioattrips.com (573) 759-7294

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DOOLITTLE, MO HAYTI,MO NEWSITALK FM 102.9 / A.M. 1310 KZRG Listen to Route 66 Radio Show - COOKIN' FROM SCRATCH / PHILLIPS 66 HAYTI WELCOME CENTER Saturdays 8 P.M.-Midnight Home of the "Route 66 King of the Road Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitMO.com Burger Challenge" RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT JOPLIN All Suites with all the Comforts HAZELGREEN, MO www.marriott.comljlnri - (417) 782-0908 EAGLEVILLE, MO GASCOZARK TRADING POST THE COLONEL'S PANCAKE HOUSE EAGLEVILLE WELCOME CENTER & FLEA MARKET A Joplin Favorite Since 1960! - Stop in for Breakfast Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitM O.com Visit Us At www.gascozark~eamarket.com or Lunch Tues-Sun 6 A.M. to 2 P.M.

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY ELLISVILLE, MO HAZELWOOD, MO MARRIOTT JOPLIN at a SCHAEFER AUTOBODY CENTERS CITYOFHAZELWOOD, MO Comfortable Suites Great Value! Auto Collision Repair, Refrnishing, and Detailing "Much More Than You Imagine" www.marriott.comljlnts - (417) 659-8111 www.Hazelwoodmo.org TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION CO. CTDC) EUREKA,MO Truckin' on 66 - www.gotdc.com HILLSBORO, MO CHEROKEE CHIEF TRADING POST WILDER'S STEAKHOUSE to & Antiques, Collectibles, & Mannequins STU'SCLASSIC CAR CARE "Famous for Good Things Eat Drink Since 1928" (417) 623-7320 Seecializin~ in Repair & Restoration KOA ST. LOUISWEST / HISTORIC ROUTE 66 of 50's-60 s-70's Classic Cars On Rt 66 - President's Award Winner 200812009 KANSAS CITY, MO LONG'SAUTOCENTER INDEPENDENCE, MO Across from Six Flags - Preowned Sales & Service KANSAS CITY WELCOME CENTER at www.longsautocenter.com DANIELR. JONES, ATTORNEYATLAW, P.c. Enjoy the show - Learn more VisitMO.com Road Lawyer, Registered Agent - Call (816) 252-0205 ROUTE 66 STATE PARK & VISITOR CENTER KIRKWOOD, MO On Historic Highway - Route 66 Museum 1 Gift Shop JEFFERSON CITY, MO SUPER SMOKERS BBQ BEST WESTERN KIRKWOODINN Zagat Rated "BBQ Best Bet" - World Champions MISSOURI DIVISION OFTOURISM Best Rest West of the Arch - 2 Blocks from Doc's Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitMO.com DOC'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON FANNING,MO Since 1955 - www.docsharleydavidson.com JOPLlN,MO KIRKWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY FANNING 66 OUTPOSTGENERAL STORE Home of the Route 66 Rocker - World's Largest CANDY HOUSE CHOCOLATE FACTORY KIRKWOODPOLICE DEPARTMENT Watch our Candy Makers - Dwtn at 510 S. Kentucky SPENCER'S GRILL FENTON,MO COOPER'S 66 A Kirkwood Favorite Since 1947!! Featuring in-house Smoked Meats & Craft Beers at MOTOEXOTICA CLASSIC CARS LLC 124 S. Main - (417) 781-US66 ZISSER TIRE AND AUTO-KIRKWOOD Classic & Exotic Car Dealer - 200+ Classic Cars Full Service Auto Repair and Tire Sales Since 1999 in Stock - (636) 600-4600 COUNTRY CABOOSE Railroad Museum - www.countrycaboose.com LAKE OZARK, MO FLORISSANT, MO CRABBY'S "Always Fresh, Never Frozen" - (417) 206-FISH LAKE OZARK HELICOPTERS, INC. FLORISSANT OLD TOWNPARTNERS, INC www.~orissantoldtown.com - (314) 837-0033 GRANNY SHAFFER'S FAMILY RESTAURANT THE DOGPATCH STORE "Tastes Homemade Cause It Is!" 2728 N. Rangeline Nostalgia Gifts, Collectibles and Decor HUTCHENS MORTUARY & CREMATION CENTER GRANNY SHAFFER'S ON THE PLAZA "Tastes Homemade Cause It Is!" 7th & Illinois LEASBURG, MO WHITE AUTO BODY, INC. Serving Our Customers Since 1986 - (314) 839-1114 IMAGES IN TILE BELMONT VINEYARDS Custom Tile Murals - See Our Joplin & Galena Great Wines for Fun Times!- (573) 885-7156 Route 66 Murals! - (417) 206-0252 GAY PARITA, MO JOPLIN CONVENTION www.mostateparks.com - www.onondagafriends.org GAY PARITA SINCLAIR AND VISITORS BUREAU Travelin' Main Street USA - The Dream of My Life - visitjoplinmo.com SKIPPY'S ROUTE 661NN An Adventure Through Time & History "Good Food for Good People" JOPLIN MUSEUM COMPLEX A Missouri Ultimate 100 Destination GRAVOIS MILLS, MO LEBANON,MO JOPLIN PETRO TRUCK STOP WATER'S EDGE MOTEL & BOATRENTAL The Perfect Spot to Refuel, Refresh and Relax ACE MUFFLERSHOP A Short Side Trip - Road Warriors Discounts A Real Muffler Shop, Not a Clamp and Rip Off! (573) 372-2201 JOPLINSPECIALROADDISTRICT (417) 588:2320 jsrd(cVcableone.net AL'S DRIVE-THRU LIQUOR HALLTOWN, MO JOPLIN TRANSMISSION & AUTO CENTER Fastest, Friendliest Service in Town - "Get Your Auto Fixed on Route 66" (417) 626-7300 See Our Vintage Neon Beer Sign! LAURAJEAN DERRICK, ARCHITECT Preservation 1 Renovation 1 Consultation JOPLINWELCOME CENTER CHARLIE'S FARMS & GARDENS (417) 863-1530 Enjoy the show on Route 66 - VisitMO.com ...where goodness grows for taste. May thru October. WHITEHALL MERCANTILE KITCHENPASS RESTAURANT AND BAR CITY OF LEBANON Collectibles, Antiques, Primitives, Usables Celebrating 25 Years! Food-Spirits- Friendly People. Friendly Place. - www.lebanonmo.org Live Entertainment - (417) 624-9095 CUSTOM LAWN CARE HANNIBAL, MO MURPHYSBURGRESIDENTIAL Lawn Care - Pruning - Trimming - (417) 588-3448 HISTORIC DISTRICT HANNIBAL WELCOME CENTER A Place of Prestigious & Elegant Addresses DOWD'S CATFISH & BARBEQUE Enjoy the show -Learn more at VisitMO.com Serving "Award Winning Catnsh and BBQ" on Route 66 - (417) 532-1777

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FOREST MANOR MOTEL MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF HAPPY TRAILS RV PARK Historic Roadside Motel & RV Park - (417) 532-6114 COMMERCE & TOURIST INFO CTR Full Service RV Park on Route 66 at Exit 123 off 1-44. www.marshfieldmochamberofcommerce.com FRANKIE D'SWYOTA RESTAURANT (417) 859-3925 HISTORIC ROUTE 66 ANTIQUE MALL AT BEST WESTERN Antiques, Rt. 66 Memorabilia & More! Homemade Cookin'just like Grandma used RV EXPRESS 66, LLC 1-44 Exit 123 to make on Route 65! - (417) 991-3838 HEARTLAND ANTIQUE MALL MILLER,MO RICHLAND, MO "Something for Everyone!" 1-44 at Exit 127 - 8 a.m.-8 p.m. HANGAR KAFE AT KINGSLEY FIELD LARRY'S SERVICE 'Flyin''Farmin' and 'Feedin' - Hangar Kafe A-Blast-from-the-Past! HISTORIC ROUTE 66 MOTEL is What Your 'Needin' American Owned - Next to Dowd's MYERS AFFORDABLE PLUMBI NG Catfrsh & Barbeque - (417) 532-3128 Prompt and Professional Service. MOUNT VERNON, MO JONES AUTO & TRUCK PLAZA AND JONES FAMILY DINER VINTAGE CAR BROKER & ROUTE 66 TOURS ROCK HILL, MO "I Find 'em - You Bind 'em" - Call (417) 316-1906 We Offer a 4-cent Cash Discount on Gas! CITY OF ROCK HILL JONESY'S ANTIQUES www.rockhillmo.com The Collector's Choice! Open 7 Days a Week! OSAGE BEACH, MO LEBANON 1-44 SPEEDWAY JAKE CULPEEPER'S CATTLE CO. ROCK PORT, MO "The Steak Place at Lake of the Ozarks" Racing every Saturday Night during ROCK PORT WELCOME CENTER May-September on Route 66! LAKE MEDIA Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitMO.com LINDSAY CHEVROLET I LINDSAY FORD Day Trippin Magazine - Vacation News Magazine "Where The Trucks Are" on Route 66! - (417) 532-3114 LAKE OF TH E OZARKS CONVENTION & ROGERSVILLE, MO VISITOR BUREAU MADISON STREET GRILL LAST CHANCE GARAGE Serving Great Steaks, Seafood, & Spirits!! Midwest Vacation Fun Destination (417) 532-0120 OZARK DISTILLERY ROLLA,MO MUNGER MOSS MOTEL THE GOLDEN DOOR MOTEL Your Home Away From Home CITY OF ROLLA www.mungermoss.com "The Middle of Everywhere" - www.rollacity.org PACIFIC MO NANCY BALLHAGEN'S PUZZLES FALL CREEK ROCK SHOP www.missouripuzzle.com BEACON CAR WASH Rock Shop on Route 66 - Come by & see our Beacon Motel Neon Sign! Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Lapidary ROUTE 66 MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER Let Us Display Your Route 66 Collection! CITYOF PACIFIC KENT JEWELRY I ROUTE 66 ENGRAVING Est. 1859 - www.pacifrcmissouri.com Creating Custom Jewelry & Gifts on the Route ROUTE 66 SODAS, LLC - ROUTE 66 ROOT BEER CREATIONS UNLIMITED MUFFLER MART The Ones For The Road - www.route66sodas.com Custom Framing & Restoration at Pacific Located at 100 East 6th Street - (573) 364-5434 Antique Mall - PacifrcFramer.com - (314) 393-7996 ROUTE 66 THRIFT & GIFT PHELPS COUNTY BANK Route 66 Merchandise & Collectibles - DAVE SINCLAIR Employee Owned - www.phelpscountybank.com 685 W. Elm - (417) 532-1747 CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP-RAM (573) 364-5202 "If it's not right, we'll make it right" SHEPHERD HILLS FACTORY OUTLETS (636) 271-4055 ROLLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE On Rt. 66 Since 1960 - www.shephills.com & VISITOR CENTER MAHLER'S TRUCK AND AUTO REPAIR "Engineered for the Road" - www.visitrolla.com STARLITE LANES Same Location for 34 Years on Route 66! Where The Fun Begins! Bowl on Historic Route 66! (636) 271-2020 ROUTE 66 MOTORS Classic Cars and Used Cars - (573) 265-5200 VALUE TIRE CENTER OSAGE DENTAL GROUP "Better Deals on Tires & Wheels" THE MULE TOBACCO BARN www.creepinonchrome.com PACIFIC ANTIQUE MALL Let the Giant Sterling Hillbilly Wave You In! Antiques & Collectables - WHIRLWIND RANCH ALPACAS 1Block S. of Route 66 at 125 N. First St. THE MULE TRADING POST Yarns, Clothing & More! Reservations Required. Route 66 Items, Antiques, Collectibles, www.whirlwindranch.com PACIFIC AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Knives & Swords, Southwest Pottery - (573) 364-4711 www.pacifrcchamber.com WILLARD QUARRIES, INC. TOTEM POLE TRADING POST, INC. "You Call We Haul" - (417) 532-2728 ROUTE 66 RAILFAN VISITOR CENTER - Antiques, Souvenirs, C-Store "Since 1933" MAINLINE VIEWING AREA Route 66 Model Railroad Club - (636) 742-1678 MANCHESTER, MO ROSATI,MO ROUTE 66 REALTORS CLASSIC THUNDERBIRD CLUB OF ST. LOUIS www.route66realtors.com - (636) 271-6660 ROSATI WINERY MUSEUM Dedicated to the Classic Thunderbird 1955-1957 "Making History on Route 66 Since 1934" THE MERAMEC VALLEY CURRENT NEWS MAGAZINE MAPLEWOOD, MO "Pacifrc's Hometown Community News Magazine" ST.CHARLES, MO PARAMOUNT JEWELERS FAST LANE CLASSIC CARS "See our Landmark Neon Sign Since 1946" PHELPS MO "We Sell Investments That Accelerate" www.paramountjewelers.com KC OBSOLETE PARTS NEON TIME Ford Parts & Accessories - RT66 Gift Shop Custom Neon & Vintage Sign Restoration MARSHFIELD, MO (417) 452-FORD (3673) (636) 940-7070 BLACKBERRY CREEK RETREAT I BED & BREAKFAST PHILLIPSBURG, MO ST.CLAIR, MO "Nature's Beauty with Country Charm" HAPPYTRAILS RV CENTER HENDERSON'S ANTIQU ES HIDDEN WATERS NATURE PARK Full Service RV Dealer - Sales - Service - Rental Architectural Artifacts for Home and Garden 10 Beautiful Acres with 1853 Callaway Cabin, 1(800) 743-6065 Call (314) 795-2612 Walking trails, Water Features & Gardens missouri66.org 43 00 business members director FOLLOW US ON FACE BOOK www.facebook.com/missouri66

LEWIS CAFE HI-POINTE THEATRE BUD'S TIRE & WHEEL CO. "Home Cooked Meals For Over 65 Years" The House of Hits Since 1922 Selling Tires & Wheels Over 50 Years on Route 66 www.hi-pointetheatre.com OLD BUS STOP COFFEE SHOP CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND ART GALLERY HOWLlN' WOLF HOT RODS Department of Planning & Development Your Gathering Place to Stop and Relax on Route 66! "Old School Hot Rods Done Right" (417) 864-1037 RIVER HILLS TRAVELER J. BENTZINGER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. CURTIS ENTERPRISES Olarks Outdoor Information Manufacturers Representatives - "Surrounding our www.birthplaceofroute66.com - Friendly Folks - !=reeSamples Customers with Service" - (314) 549-5510 DANNY'S SERVICE CENTER ROUTE 66 CAR CLUB Look for our original Neon Sign PUBLISHING CONCEPTS, LLC at West Bypass & W. Division! Father's Day Car Show - Call (636) 629-5445 Publishing eBooks, Travel Logs, Maps, ST. CLAIR HISTORICAL MUSEUM Web sites - (314) 781-8880 DR. MICHAELJ. CLARKE HISTORY MUSEUM OF VFW POST 2482 SAINT JOHN NEPOMUK CHAPEL OZARKS SCOUTING On Route 66 in the former art deco inspired ST. LOUIS TRANSITIONS (417) 883-1636, Archiving SW Missouri Boy Scouting Heritage Skylark Motel! Route 66 St. Louis Books & Unique Handmade Items - route66stlouis.com ESLICK ENTERPRISES David J. Eslick, Photographer - (417) 889-9332 ST. JAMES, MO ST. LOUIS WELCOME CENTER 4M VINEYARDS & FARMS Enjoy the show on Route 66 - VisitMO.com FIREWORKS SUPERMARKETS Visit our locations in Springfield & Gray Summit - GREENSTAY HOTEL & SUITES SOUTHWEST MARKET CUISINE Open All Year! Stay green and friendly "Sandwiches Our Specialty" GREAT RIVER ENGINEERING JOHNNIES BAR TED DREWES OF SPRINGFIELD, INC. Coldest Beer on Route 66 "It Really is Good, Guys ... and Gals!" www.greatrivereng.com MURDON CONCRETE PRODUCTS T.F.A. THE FUTURE ANTIQUES HARBELL'S GRILL & SPORTS BAR Look for our Dripping Faucet Neon Sign! The Leading Mid Century Dealer in the St. Louis Area Just West of Park Central S9uare on 66 - Watch for tlickering Neon Flame! SPURGEON'S "66" SERVICE "66" Station on Route 66 Since 1961 ST. ROBERT, MO HISTORY MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE "Where History Comes Alive on Route 66" ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ALL STAR INN & STAR RESTAURANT & TOU RIST CENTER "Locally Owned & Operated - HY-VEE #1641 Discover the Ororks' Best! Home Cooked Food on Old Route 66" where there's a helpful smile in every aisle VACUUM CLEANER MUSEUM BAYMONT INN & SUITES / KIRK WHEELER AUTOMOTIVE, INC. AND FACTORY OUTLET ST. ROBERT-FT. LEONARD WOOD wheelerauto.com - "Your Work Truck Dealer" www.vacuummuseum.com - 1 (866) 444-9004 Hometown Hospitality at its Best (417) 886-2886 CITY OF ST. ROBERT LA QUINTA INN - SOUTH SPRINGFIELD ST. LOUIS, MO "Come Grow With Us" - www.saintrobert.com Your Home While Traveling - (417) 890-6060 AAA AUTO CLUB OF MISSOURI COMFORT INN LURVEY PROPERTIES We're Always With You Unique Rustic Lodge - (573) 336-3553 MEXICAN VILLA EL TACO AMERICAN CARNIVAL MART FAIRFIELD INN On Route 66 at 316 W. Kearney - The place to find fun stuff! Making Business Comfortable! - (573) 336-8600 See our Vintage Neon Sign! AUTO EVALUATORS, INC. FIRST STATE BANK, ST. ROBERT MISSOURI NEON COMPANY For All Your Automotive Needs - (314) 968-2992 Together We Are Making Progress Since 1934 - Custom Signs, Billboards, Digital Displays - (800) 788-1778 BANC CARD MIDWEST, INC. HAMPTON INN Merchant Services Since 1997 - (314) 963-1602 Hot 'On The House' Breakfast - (573) 336-3355 MITCHEM TIRE & WHEEL jan(aJbanccardmw.com Selling Quality Tires on Route 66 Since 1939 LIBERTY LODGE BLUEBERRY HILL- 66 Rooms on Route 66! - (573) 336-3121 MOMMA MARY'S NAVAJO TACOS RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB "One Bite is a true Southwest delight" PULASKI COUNTY BUREAU www.BlueberryHill.com Pulaski County - Missouri's Natural Beauty Open 7 Days 11a.m. - Wowee!!! MOTHER ROAD ANTIQUES & UNIQUES www.pulaskicountyusa.com Visit the "BIGGEST" Little Antique Shop on Route 66! CHUCK-A-BURGER Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ROUTE 66 DINER DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT "Food, Fun, and Fifties 24 Hours a Day!" Cruisin' Capitol the Midwest since 1957 MOTHER ROAD MOTORCYCLES of (573) 336-8989 Late Model, Low Mileage Motorcycles CREVE COEUR PAVING www.WeBuyHarleys.com SUNSHINE CAFE Our Reputation Rides On Our Service www.CcpStl.com OZARKS PUBLIC TELEVISION SWEETWATER BAR-B-QUE KOIK-Springfield / KOIJ-Joplin "A taste of the Olarks" At 1-44 & Exit 163, Visit us at www.optv.org DENT DEVILofSt. Louis Open Daily Paintless Dent Removal www.dentdevil.com (636) 230-7900 R&S MEMORIAL DECORATIONS SHREWSBURY, MO Making Memorial Decorations Since 1959 DIRECTIONS SAINT LOUIS, LLC Call (417) 732-6263 St. Louis' Premier Tour Company - CITY OF SHREWSBURY REX SMITH OIL COMPANY offering Day Trips and Tours from St. Louis! Family Owned & Operated on DONUT DRIVE-IN SPENCER,MO Bypass Route 66 Smce 1933 Best Hand-cut Donuts in St. Louis on Route 66! ROUTE 66 BARBER SHOP SPENCER GARAGE Get Your Kicks with a Haircut at an EAT-RITE DINER See Spencer Restored on Historic Route 66 Eat-Rite or Don't Eat At All Old Tyme Barber Shop on Route 66 FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE SPRINGFIELD MO ROUTE 66 HOT DOGS On Route 66 at 6211 Chipeewa - www.route66hotdogs.com B&N AUTO PARTS See Our Vintage "Bow-TIe' Neon Sign! ROUTE 66 MISSOURI TOURS BEST WESTERN ROUTE 66 RAIL HAVEN Step-on Guides for Motorcoach Tours Guests Get A True Rt. 66 Experience Since 1938 Call (417) 343-1567

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SPRINGFIELD AREA CHESTNUT PLAZA K LEIGH BUGS ANTIQUE MALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE At Corner of 1-44 and State Highway 125 Antiques, Collectables, & Furniture - (636) 451-6303 Everywhere Should Be Like This - Call (417) 862-5567 CITYOF STRAFFORD SUNSET MOTEL SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY The Best Small Town on Main Street USA - A Vintage Neon Night Scene along Historic Route 66! LIBRARY CENTER Route 66 Drive Here to Research Route 66 and More! DELCOUR PROPERTIES WALNUT GROVE, MO SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY Alice DelCour - (417) 839-2152 LOCAL HISTORY DEPARTMENT 7C'S WINERY Genealogy,. Family Heritage, JOE'S ROUTE 66 DINER Fine Wine & Mead in a Country Setting and Civil War Research Center! Hand-breaded Pork Tenderloins, Hand-cut Onion Rings & Tater Fries Daily! SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY WAYNESVILLE MO LIBRARYSTATION KEISER PROPERTIES LLC "40 Years on Route 66" CAVE STATE CRUISERS CAR CLUB Cruise into the Library Station to view Car Show the Weekend After Father's Day Car and Train Memorabilia! MOTHER ROAD AUTO REPAIR (573) 435-9297 Get Your Car Fixed on Old Route 66 - (417) 839-1894 SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI CITYOF WAYNESVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU STRAFFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Established 1833 - www.waynesvillemo.org Birthplace of Route 66 - Springpeld, MO Call (417) 894-7653 for Information on 1(800) 678-8767 2014 "Route 66 Days" Event HOPPERS PUB "66 Brews on Route 66" - www.hopperspub.com SPRINGFIELD/ROUTE 66 KOA STRAFFORD BRANCH LIBRARY (573) 774-0135 Great Camping on Route 66 Since 1972! Cruise down Route 66 to the LONE OAK PRINTING CO. STEAK 'N SHAKE Strafford Branch Library! Famous For Steakburgers & Route 66! TEAM LIQUORS PULASKI COUNTY HISTORICAL "Small Store with a Large Selection" - MUSEUM & SOCIETY STEWART AUTOSERVICEINC. Open Saturdays Only 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April thru Sept. Making Friends Since 1971 at 521 E. Commercial on Rt. 66 just East of Strafford SECURITY BANK OFPULASKI COUNTY TWIN MOTORCYCLE & TATTOO THE CUTTING ROOM Give your hair a "Kick" on Route 66!! Established 1936 - On the Historic Pulaski County Home of the Route 66 Tattoo Courthouse Square UNIVERSITY PLAZA HOTEL SULLIVAN, MO SKYLINE CYCLES, INC. AND CONVENTION CENTER Visit us on Route 66 or at www.skylinecycles.net Full-Service Convention Facility on Route 66 CENTRAL ELECTRIC & STORAGE Serving the Community for 40 Years! THE OLD STAGECOACH STOP WATERMAN'S HYDROSEEDING, LLC Open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April thru Sept. mwhydroseed(a>aol.com (573) 468-3143 WAYNESVILLE-ST. ROBERT WHITE MOTORCOMPANY DU KUM INN RESTAURANT Serving Route 66 Travelers Since 1961! CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "Buy Rite From White"- (417) 866-8143 www.waynesville-strobertchamber.com www.whitemotorcompany.com (573) 468-6114 HARRY'S TIRE, LLC WILSON'SCHUCKWAGON WEBB CITY, MO Burgers & BBQ on Route 66 at 1820 W. Kearney New Tires, Custom Wheels, & Tire Repair (417) 862-1101 (573) 468-4128 CULVER'S ROUTE 66 SCHMIDT AUTO CENTER America's First Route 66 Culver's! YOUR BIG HAIR DAY STUDIO Hwy 171 & Madison on Route 66 SHANNON MEDLEY, STYLIST "Late Model Pre-Owned Vehicles Since 1954" Wedding & Event Hair Design by Appt. Only (573) 468-2233 ROUTE 66 MOVIE THEATER (417) 987-8448 SULLIVAN AREA ''Today's Movies at Yesterday's Prices" - (417) 673-1155 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STANG GANG STANTON,MO "Spend The Night or a Lifetime" www.sullivanmochamber.com WEBB CITY AREA CHAMBER MERAMEC CAVERNS OF COMMERCE & ROUTE 66 Open Everyday! Oldest Stop on Route 66 VISITORS CENTER SUNSET HILLS, _M___O ~~_~ __ On the Route at Broadway & Webb - Call (417) 673-1154 STATELINE, MO CITYOF SUNSET HILLS www.sunset-hills.com WEBB CITY FLORIST & GREENHOUSE PADDOC LIQUORS HOLIDAY INN ST. LOUISSW - ROUTE 66 See Our Historic Sign on Original Route 66 On Old Route 66 at State Line - at 1001 S. Jefferson! - (417) 673-3780 Look for our Gas Pumps! Newly Remodeled - At intersection of Watson Rd. & Lindbergh Blvd. WEBB CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY STOUTLAND, MO MILE 277TAP & GRILL Where Route 66 and Exquisite mix! WEBSTER GROVES, MO ROUTE 66 COU NTRY CAFE ATTRISH'S GAS & GRILL YORKSHIRE VILLAGE On Historic Route 66 at Exit 140 off 1-44 UNION,MO Part of Route 66 Since 1951 (417) 286-4500 HUXEL'S AUTO REPAIR Used Parts for Old Cars 1940 to 1980 WILDWOOD MO STRAFFORD, MO INDIAN HARVESTTRADE CITYOF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI AUSTIN'S PUMPING SERVICE On Route 66 - www.indianharvesttrade.com Planning Tomorrow Today - www.cityofwildwood.com "Service is not a Department, it's an Attitude" MASON DIXON FLEA MARKET (417) 987-9914 HISTORIC "BIGCHIEF" ROADHOUSE Open Saturdays & Sundays - Established 1929 - www.bigchiefroadhouse.com BUSHMASTERS ROCKIN RACE PLACE On Route 66 at Junction 1-44 & US 50 (636) 458-3200 & HOT ROD MUSEUM STATE FARM INSURANCE Located at MM #94 on 1-44 - The Place to Drink, VILLA RIDGE, MO Eat BBQ, Sniff Nitro. Live Nitro/Jet Dragster Mikel Garrett, Agent Start-Ups on 'Saturdays BOURBEUSE VALLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON www.mikelgarrett.com - (636) 458-5055 Junction of 1-44 & Hwy 50 on Route 66

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STOVALL'S GROVE MURPHYSBORO,IL MIAMI,OK Dance Hall, Tavern, and Live Music Since 1935 SILKWORM,INC. ALLEN SIGNSTUDIO (800) 826-0577 - www.silkwormink.com "A Sign of Service" www.allensignstudio.com ILLINOIS MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ATLANTA,IL SPRINGFIELD,IL Home of Coleman Theatre, Ribbon Road & More

THEPALMS GRILL CAFE COZY DOG DRIVE IN WAYLAN'S KU-KUBURGER Hamemade Food - Homemade Pies & Cakes - "Famous Hot Dog On a Stick" Don't just ask for a burger. Ask for WAYLAN'S Free Iced Tea! - (217) 648-2233 www.cozydogdrivein.com ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 SCENIC BYWAY VINITA,OK AUBURN,IL CENTER THEATRE BECKY'S BARN - STAUNTON,IL Historic Center Theatre on Route 66 OFF THE BRICKS ON ROUTE 66 in Vinita, Oklahoma! Antiques, Sauvenirs, Amish Candy & Jams DECAMP JU NCTION INC. HI-WAY CAFE (217) 836-3043, BeckysBarn.com Historic Roadhouse Serving Since 1926 (618) 637-2951 "The Best Little Cafe on Route 66" - (918) 256-5465 SHOUT & SACK C-STORE & DELI CARLINVILLE,IL HENRY'S ROUTE 66 RABBIT RANCH I EMPORIUM Rock Out on 66 - Buckle Up! Be Cool!Be Clean! Be Back! MAGNUSON GRAND HOTEL Rt.66 Info Center - www.HenrysRoute66.com & CONFERENCE CENTER TEXAS www.magnusongrandhotel.com Full Service - Route 66 WILLOWBROOK,IL ADRIAN, TX DELL RHEA'S CHICKEN BASKET MIDPOINT CAFE & GIFT SHOP EDWARDSVILLE,IL As Seen on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" Home of the "MidPoint Ugly" Pie - (806) 538-6379 and "Chicago's Best" CITYOF EDWARDSVILLE Third Oldest City in Illinois NEW MEXICO www.cityofedwardsville.com KANSAS ALBUQUERQUE, NM BAXTER SPRINGS KS GRANITE CITY, IL ABSOLUTELY NEON, INC. PHILLIPS ROUTE 66 VISITORS CENTER HISTORIC ROUTE 66 FLEA MARKET A Restored 1930's Phillips Service Station Over 100 Vendors Selling Old & New - (620) 856-2066 TUCUMCARI, NM Find your Deal & Grab a Meal! TEE PEE CURIOS GALENA, KS The neon is back on! 575-461-3773 HAMEL,IL CARS ON THE ROUTE THE BLUE SWALLOW MOTEL out of ROUTE 66 RIDEZ The Home 010 Tow Tater- A Unique Experience Another Time - (575) 461-9849 Repair & Restoration of Classic Cars Inspir.."ation or Tow Mater""" from Cars & Route 66 Gift Shop STREETCAR STATIONCOFFEE SHOP WEEZY'S ROUTE 66 BAR & GRILL For the coffee you desire - (620) 783-5554 CALIFORNIA Known for Karen's Famous Fried Chicken! LAKE ARROWHEAD CA (618) 633-2228 RIVERTON, KS NATIONAL HISTORIC ROUTE 66 NELSON'S OLD RIVERTON STORE FEDERATION LlVINGSTON,IL Home of the "Hand Crafted Sandwich" Preserving and Promoting The Mother Road PINK ELEPHANT ANTIQUEMALL (620) 848-3330 "See Our Giant Roadside Attractions!" GEORGIA (618) 637-2366 OKLAHOMA BYRON,GA AFTON, OK LlTCHFIELD,IL ------ROADSAND RAILS AFTON STATION & ROUTE 66 PACKARDS CITY OF LlTCH FI ELD - TOU RISM OFFICE Route 66 & Vintage Car Museum / Visitors' Center Where Land and Water Come Into Play PENNSYLVANIA LITCHFIELD HISTORY MUSEUM NEW SALEM, PA ARCADIA,OK & ROUTE 66 WELCOME CENTER LEES LEASING COMPANY LLC Located at 334 Historic Old Route 66 POPS Kathryn & Robert Jurosco - Proud Supporters of Rt. 66! - Open 7 Days a Week Food, Fuel & Fizz! www.pops66.com - (405) 928-7677 THE ARISTON CAFE TENNESSEE "Remember! Where Good Food Is Served" CLAREMORE, OK NASHVILLE, TN CLAREMORE CONVENTION MITCHELL,IL & VISITORS BUREAU JOE LOESCH - THE ROAD CREW Claremore, OK - www.visitclaremore.org Songs from the Mother Road & Route 66 LUNA CAFE Audio History - NewWaytoRead.com "See Our Spectacular Neon Signs by Day and Especially by Night!" CLINTON, OK WAVERLY, TN OKLAHOMA ROUTE 66 MUSEUM MT. OLIVE, IL A tribute to "The Mother Road" www.route66.org JESS McENTIRE - MOTHER ROAD MUSIC (580) 323-7866 "Makin Music for the Mother Road" CROSSROADS DINER motherroadmusic(a)yahoo.com A Classic Route 66 Diner Since 1953! Call (217) 999-8491. ELK CITY, OK NATIONAL ROUTE 66 MUSEUM COMPLEX www.elkcity.com - (580) 225-6266

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(THEN) This Buick was headed eastbound on Route 66 across the MacArthur Bridge in 1954. Behind the row of vehicles is the treacherous jog in the roadway that caused many terrible accidents. The street just to the left of the bridge is Chouteau and the "Checkerboard Square" headquarters of Ralston- Purina is also visible. In ad- dition to US 66, the bridge also at one time carried US 40, 50 and 460.

(NOW) The road deck has been devoid of traffic since 1981. But 90 trains each day use the railroad deck below. Considered a hazard to the railroad, the deteriorating road deck is being removed one span at a time. The street lamps and the ornamental railings are long gone. A disastrous explosion and fire destroyed much of Checkerboard Square in 1962 and the complex has a more modern look. Ralston- Purina- is now Nestle Purina PetCare Company.

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Historic Route 66 stretches across the U.S. from Chicago to Los Angeles.Along the way, in Lebanon,Missouri is a growing popular landmark stop for any history enthusiast, tourist, or local Ozark resident. Shepherd Hills Factory Outlets started in the outlet business in 1972 as an outlet for locally made Walnut Bowls. Ida and Rea Reid, founders, began their entrepreneurship operating a motel in the 1960's called the Capri Motel which was located right along Route 66, known today as Interstate 44. ' They sold the Capri Motel in 1966 and along with their sons, Rod and Randy, started a new business in 1972 called the Shepherd Hills Gift Shop which was leased as a part of the Shepherd Hills Motel and happened to be located in virtually the same spot as the Capri Motel.

Later, as they began expanding, they bought a portion of the motel as well as the gift shop and began construction of their current building in 1999. In the meantime, Shepherd Hills added additional locations including those in Osage Beach, MO, Branson,MO, and Eddyville, KY , and brought in other quality products to the lineup including Chicago Cutlery, Denby Pottery, and of course Case XX pocketknives--making the latter also available through catalog mail order and eventually on the web at www.CaseXX.com.