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2 OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Robert Gehl

4 NEWS FROM THE ROAD

10 100 YEARS ATTHE SARATOGA LANES Kip Welborn

14 TH E BOOTS IS BACK - IN ALL ITS GLORY Jim Thole

18 RALlING TO SAVE A BRIDGE Kip Welborn

22 TWO ANNIVERSARIES- ONE ROUTE 66 LANDMARK Joe Sonderman

26 RED OAK II AND IT'S NEW LEGACY BARN EVENT CENTER Jim Thole

32 THE AMOCO SIGN Joe Sonderman

39 NEW MEMBERS • Robert Gehl

40 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, IL62298 (417) 865-1318 (314) 293-2540 (417) 872-7280 (618) 939-7021 furyon66(O)earth Iink.net jimmy52(O)sbcglobal.net tjp_666(O)yahoo.com schulz(O)htc.net

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own collection as well as those of Route 66 enthusiasts and local area collectors/historians. This significant display of Route 66 storied heritage is truly a must-see for all aficionados of the road. Our Association was fortunate to loan to the Missouri History Museum a very special piece of signage from the route as she traversed the northern edge of the St. Louis area. As you may have read in my column from the Winter 2016 (Vol. 26, No.1) issue of this magazine, the Motel St. Louis neon sign was donated to our organization by the New Hope Church in St. James, Missouri and transported back to St. Louis last November. The Missouri History Museum enthusiastically embraced the vision of displaying this important example of commercial sign archeology outside of their building to help promote the Route 66 exhibit in the gallery inside. When the time came on June 20th to install the sign on its custom stand at the museum, it marked the first time in over 50 efore we realized it, we're deep into the high summer season years that the sign appeared in public in its original look, less the and the lines are a dozen deep at each of the numerous walk- neon. During its decades in exile in St. James after serving the Route Bup windows at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St. Louis. The 66 traveler on Lindbergh Boulevard in north St. Louis County, its searing Midwest sun dips below the western horizon along Watson message was altered to read "MOTEL 300 FT" vs."MOTEL ST. Road and this Mother Road iconic establishment kicks into peak LOUIS" and later completely covered over with sign panels (having time, teeming with locals, visiting families, and sojourners on their the neon removed) to callout the adjacent New Hope Church. The way west. It's a tradition to patronize Drewes, whether it's your first Association was able to fund the creation of a new panel sign for ~r one hundredth and first time. Renowned author and historian the church to replace their old faded version and acquire the old Michael Wallis, a true son of St. Louis and Route 66 has often said, Motel St. Louis sign that served as the supporting base structure he was "weaned on Ted Drewes". A good number of us have been for the church's existing sign. Member donations to our dedicated fortunate to share a similar history at this sweet spot on the road. Neon Heritage Preservation Fund over the past several years as well A particularly good time to stop by Ted's loving place on Watson as some supplemental funding from the Association's general fund is after a St. Louis Cardinals home game, whether celebrating a win made this happen. or soothing the pain of a late-inning loss. This post-game ritual has Whether from near or far, please be sure to plan a visit over the been a habitual pilgrimage for thousands over the years. For the next year to the Missouri History Museum to see the story of Route next 12 months, perhaps we can add another reason (if you really 66 through St. Louis, the Gateway to the West. And while you're think you need one) to come by Drewes, this time after reliving there, catch a glimpse of a true Route 66 survivor out front, back the heyday of Route 66 through St. Louis at the Missouri History home again to greet those who look for a sign that they're on the Museum in centrally-located Forest Park. "Main Street of America". Now through July 16th of2017, a nearly 13-month run, the Missouri History Museum is proudly presenting a signature exhibit A REMINDER OF UPCOMING EVENTS: titled "Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis". The lines of • 8/12/16 to 8/14/16 - 6th Annual "Birthplace of Route 66" eager exhibit-goers during the opening weekend of June 25-26 Festival- Springfield, MO. channeled the lines of custard fans at Ted Drewes, each anticipating .8/13/16 - Route 66 Festival & Car Show- a taste of the culture of Route 66. The kick-off also featured a visit Crestwood/Sunset Hills, MO. by our dear friend and ambassador of the road, Michael Wallis, .9/10/16 - Bourbeuse Valley Harley-Davidson Fall Open House who fascinated those in attendance with his personal and poignant & Bike Show - Villa Ridge, MO. journey down the Mother Road. The talented and enthusiastic team at the museum are to be lauded for interpreting the story of • 9/23/16 to 9/25/16 - 15th Annual Interntational Route 66 Highway 66's incursion through the St. Louis area, the largest city Mother Road Festival - Springfield, IL. on the route between the two end-points of Chicago and Santa .9/24/16 - Cuba Lions Club Car Show - Cuba, MO. Monica (Los Angeles). They have deftly dealt with the numerous Please contact me directly at 314-971-6366 or at rgehl66@ alignments of the road that the city witnessed over the decades, earthlink.net ifyou would like to come out and help us icons coming and going, ever evolving as the road continues to do at the Association booth at thesefuture events. Thank you! over the past 90 years of its existence. The exhibit contains 5 classic vehicles, 11 vintage restored neon signs, life-sized photo dioramas, Hope to see you on the road! and many other artifacts from the road, sourced from the museum's Bob GeW "TRVL66"

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ROUTE 66: MAIN STREET THROUGH ST. LOUIS Just in time for those summer family road trips, a new exhibit at MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM the Missouri History Museum takes a look at Route 66 through St. HIGHLIGHTS MOTHER ROAD Louis. Best of all, admission is free! St. Louis was the largest city on the route berween Chicago and Los Angeles and the exhibit focuses on the local angle. Curator Sharon Smith says Route 66: Main Street through St. Louis, which runs through July 16, 2017, will "highlighr the iconic places to eat, sleep and refuel in St. Louis that once existed, as well as those that remain.""It's our chance to tell our story." Stepping into the exhibit, one of the first things popping into view is an interactive display that sorts out the myriad of alignments the Mother Road took through the Gateway to the West and its environs. "Route 66 touched so many roads in St. Louis, it's hard to name them all," Smith told Public Radio Station KWMU. "People will say, 'Why is there a Route 66 sign on Lindell and another one on Watson?' It's because over time, the road changed.It was not destined to be down Manchester, it's just that Manchester was the first road that was paved through St. Louis west so they used it WOOLWORTH'S because they needed a paved road.Then they hurried to get Watson Road paved because that was really the road they wanted to carry ~ Route 66." ''AI; a city, we haven't really spent as much time talking about Route 66 because there are many other things we have going on in St. Louis,"Smith said. "If you look at smaller towns along the road, they were made by Route 66, and when the interstates came in they fell apart." The exhibit includes something for the entire family, from those who drove Route 66 back in the day to the generation that discovered it through the motion picture "Cars." Vehicles on hand include a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, a 1926-Willys Overland and a streamlined 1957 Airstream Caravanner house trailer. There's a display of artifacts and furniture from the infamous Coral Court Motel, an art deco gem that gained a seedy reputation before it was demolished for a subdivision in 1993. Make sure to listen for the reactions of people to the display as they giggle and whisper about the lost landmark. Visitors can also see the first frozen custard machine used at Ted Drewes, a carhop uniform from the Parkmoor drive-ins, speakers from a Route 66 drive-in theater, and a bumper car from the long gone Chain of Rocks Fun Fair Amusement Park. Locals will immediately identify the places that are still with us, such as the Chain of Rocks Bridge, Crown Candy Kitchen,Steak n' Shake and McDonalds. The glow of neon will prove to be a big draw. Smith says "There

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are eleven neon signs in this exhibit and another four or five that are electrified signs. So, you're going to see a lot of beautiful lights," Smith said. "And it's really reminiscent of how Route 66 would have looked back in the day." Some of those highlights include the beautifully restored sign salvaged from La Casa Grande Motel, which clings to life on Watson Road. Other neon signs beckon with "Curb Service""Parking" and "Cabins." David Hutson has worked on many of the restorations aided by the Neon Preservation Committee of the Route 66 Association of Missouri.The operator of Neon Time in St. Charles had a big job for this exhibit as well. He did the conservation work on the art deco sign on display that spelled out "CHASE" atop the Zodiac Room at the Chase Hotel until 1989. Other signs include the original from Carl's Drive-In on Original 66/Manchester Road in

Brentwood. Other Missouri Association members loaned artifacts SOME OF THE IMPROVED VENTILATION SYSTEM AT MERAMEC CAVERNS IS SHOWN HERE. and photos. The Route 66 Association of Missouri also loaned the (MERAMEC CAVERNS PHOTO) sign from the Motel St. Louis, once located in Bridgeton. The sign was later moved to St. James, Missouri and now stands in front of the museum. The exhibit tells the familiar srory of the Dust Bowl days with a display that includes a 1919 Ford Model IT truck. (The Model T was a passenger vehicle while the extra T stood for truck) Visitors may be familiar with the travails faced by the refugees of the Great Depression, but they may be surprised to learn of difficulties encountered by other groups on the open road. The "Green Book" on display was a guide for African American travelers during those .segregated times. It listed motels, gas stations and restaurants that welcomed everyone. A postcard from Edmond, Oklahoma boasts that the town has" 0 Blacks." A brochure for the Birds Nest Lodge in Cuba reads "We Cater Only ro Gentiles." Next to the Coral Court display, a classic Wurlitzer jukebox plays 16 versions of Bobby Troup's classic "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66." First recorded by Nar King Cole, it has since been covered by dozens of artists, a diverse lineup that includes the Rolling TCE is a dangerous solvent that was used at the former TRWI Stones, Depeche Mode, John Mayer and Perry Como. Of course Ramsay auto partS manufacturing facility nearby in Sullivan, an the favorite version is by St. Louis' own Chuck Berry. The familiar EPASuperfund cleanup site. TRW paid for an improved ventilation guitar chords ring out across the displays, reminding every visitor to system, including an airlock separating the upper levels of the get their kicks. caverns where the tours are conducted from the lower levels where the contamination was found. If You go: Missouri History Museum, The other attractions at Meramec Caverns, including the Cave 5700 Lindell Boulevard, Forest Park Hours: 10 a.m. to 5p. m., Man Zipline and the campgrounds were not affected, but the Monday and Wednesday-Sunday; 10 a.m. to 8p.m. Tuesday. closure hit the local economy hard. Attendance was down by 80% When: The exhibit runs through July 16, 2017 at the remaining attractions and about 50 workers were out of a job. MERAMEC CAVERNS UPDATE The caverns had just re-opened following the devastating winter floods when the shut down came. The "Greatest Show under the Earth" is back in business! Tours at Meramec Caverns at Stanton, Missouri were voluntarily halted on THE GAY PARITA LEGACY LIVES ON March 10, after the Environmental Protection Agency detected "I really think my parents are here," says traces of the carcinogen tricoroethylene (TCE) in the air and water Barbara Barnes-Turner, as she greets on the lower level of the cave. The chemical had been present for another visitor at Gay Parita, the replica years, but the EPA recently lowered the acceptable level. gas station west on an old stretch of Route The caverns re-opened on June l Oth and President Les Turilli 66 west of Halltown, Missouri. Her father says attendance on that first day was up 60% over the same day a Gary Turner built the station and filled it year earlier. At press time, tours were not being offered in the back with memorabilia after he retired. Gary of the cave, but work was continuing.In the meantime, the caverns became beloved as an ambassador of are offering discounted tickets of $16 for adults and $8 for children Route 66 before he died in January 2015 until the entire tour can be offered.

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at the age of 70. He was "Friends for life" to everyone he met on the The groups have started a Gofundme fundraising campaign, road and conversations with him were treasured. but this is will not be enough. We are appealing to you to help us After Gary passed away, thieves and vandals struck this Route 66 in our efforts to secure the money needed to restore the Route 66 icon and the memorabilia was put away for safekeeping. The place Meramec River Bridge, reconnecting it to the historic roadway, as looked barren and many wondered about its fate, especially after well as connecting the visitor's center to the park itself. Given the Gary's wife Lena Turner passed away in 2016. But his daughter will Park's attendance and the tourism money spent on Route 66, the make sure it lives on. Barbara Barnes-Turner left her job as a theater restoration of the bridge makes good economic sense, bolstering manager and her home in Charleston, South Carolina to return tourism income while preserving an irreplaceable historic icon on to Gay Parita and meet visitors just like Gary. She moved into the the Mother Road. Join us by contacting Ruth Keenoy at Landmarks house behind the station, determined not to let her father's dream Association of St. Louis (314-421-6474 / rkeenoy@landmarks-stl. wither away. org) to help us in this worthwhile effort. We need you! Gay Parira is a re-creation of a 1930s-era gas station that was According to Ruth, the most recent meeting of bridge supporters owned by Fred and Gay Mason until it burned in 1955. Fred had several people who had not joined before. Those were the named it after his wife and added on "Parita' a Spanish phrase members of the Eureka Wednesday Club, John Sweet from Kerr meaning "equal," because they were equal partners. Their original Foundation and Phillip Stupp of Stupp Brothers (the company that cobblestone garage still stands. constructed the bridge in 1931 l). Turner says she could never replace Gary, but at the moment, The meeting also discussed a presentation being prepared to seek she hopes take care of her father's dream for the rest of her life and large donors. The stakeholders agreed that the bridge is a unique create memories for all who stop.She also plans a memorial garden historical structure that adds to the state's tourism potential and for her mother and father. After all, she says, "They call me Little regional recreational attractions. Gary" because I like to talk so much." A steady stream of visitors Geisla Hoelscher (who found us on GoFundMe) offered to and shutterbugs on a summer's day shows "Little Gary" is already design and print t-shirts with the profits going to support the making her own friends for life. campaign. (see photo) Geisla also offered to help us with the bridge table that will be set up at the Route 66 festival this August in TIMES BEACH BRIDGE Springfield (more here: http://route66festivalsgf.com/) PRESERVATION UPDATE On Saturday, May 14, a National Trust "This Place Matters" photo campaign was set up for the Meramec River/Times Beach Missouri State Parks has agreed to take ownership of the endangered Route 66 Bridge at Route 66 State Park (St. Louis County). The Route 66 Bridge over the Meramec River if an endowment of National Trust campaign is set up each year in May," ational $650,000 can be raised in order to continue renovations to the Preservation Month" to raise awareness about endangered historic bridge. MoDOT has given the groups working on this project properties. The event on May 14 was a success.Donations to until the end of this year to come up with this proposed $650,000 GoFundMe picked up immediately following the photo shoot endowment. and social media outlets more than doubled in the number of individuals sharing and receiving information about the bridge. This success does not, however, indicate that stakeholders will be resting on their laurels. In fact, it is critical that such support increase as we approach our deadline (December 2016) for raising sufficient funds to provide an endowment for Missouri State Parks ro take over ownership of the bridge and preserve it for future generations. The Times Beach / Meramec River Bridge was constructed in 1931-32 to serve the needs of America's new federal highway established in 1926, U.S. (Route) 66. Today Route 66 is an EUREKA, MISSOURI------international attraction that draws thousands of tourists each year. Most visitors traveling Route 66 through Missouri Stop at Route EXHO" ~ '''''IV' 66 State Park. Some visitors come just to see the bridge that until 2009, remained open to automobile traffic. Losing this phenomenal resource that physically demonstrates the story of our famous American highway would be a huge loss for Missouri and the entire Mother Road. Donations can be made through GoFundMe at: https://www. gofundme.com/meramec-66-bridge or by mailing a check/money order to Landmarks Association of St. Louis, Inc., 911 Washington Avenue, Suite 170, St. Louis, MO. Checks may be made out to "Route 66 Bridge/Meramec River" or "Landmarks Association" (tagged as a donation for the bridge).

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VIDEO EXPLORES THE "MISSOURI MAZE"

The stretch of Route 66 from Arlington through Devils Elbow is the most beautiful in Missouri. It includes John's Modern Cabins, the landmark Hooker Cut, the 1923 bridge at Devils Elbow and the remnants of the Stonydell Resort. Route 66 has been re-routed many times over the years here and even a part ofI-44 is abandoned! Tracing these serpentine alignments even gives thousands turned out to say goodbye to the place that once boasted the expertS headaches. "Where the Big Stores Are" during a food truck event on April A new film from 16th. The Food Truck Party at the Plaza was hosted by the St. Louis Unoccupied Route Food Truck Association and the City of Crestwood. 66, "The Missouri The plan is controversial because the developer,UrbanStreer Maze," takes a closer Group of Chicago, will keep half of the sales tax money generated look at this stretch. by the development for the next 10-15 years. The Lindbergh School The 26 minute long District actively opposed the $25 million in tax incentives, citing ·film, hosted by ick Gerlich and directed by KC Keefer, includes the potential loss of revenue. many vintage photographs that help give a sense of how the route UrbarrStreet Group's website says "The proposal for the new changed over the years.It doesn't make the mistake of pouring over Crestwood Court is currently divided into four sections: service every inch of the road with dry specs and dissertations on types retail; entertainment retail; residential; and community gardens" of pavement.These filmmakers took to the road to tell a story for Approximately 11 acres in the southeast section of the site is everyone, no matter how much knowledge they have of Route 66. dedicated to multi-family residential living, including a 225-unit Jerry McClanahan, author of the "EZ 66 Guide" joins Gerlich. "lifestyle" apartment complex. Jerry has been exploring the area since 1981 and ads his insight. In 1955, the 34 site on Watson Road was heavily wooded and Jerry remarks how much the route here has changed even since he dropped sharply towards a creek in the back of the property. A few mapped the area with Jim Ross for their film "Bones of the Old businesses were located along Route 66 here, notably Emil Richter's Road." Worm Farm and the store operated by Benjamin Trueman and his The most important achievement of the film is that it will whet family. The 66-Park In had opened across the highway in 1947. the appetite to exit Interstate 44 and explore Route 66.It's nearly But Crestwood was about to undergo rapid development. Brothers impossible to resist the images of john's Modern Cabins slowly Milton and Louis Zorensky saw it coming. returning to nature, or the Elbow Inn, with patron's brassieres Milton and Louis had a radical plan for their shopping center. hanging from the ceiling. Don't be surprised if after viewing, you They were going to convince competing retail giants that it would find yourself somewhere in "The Missouri Maze." be beneficial to locate next to rival stores. They landed two big "The Missouri Maze" Directed and produced by KC Keefer with fish by signing up Sears and Scruggs, Vandervoort and Barney as host ick Gerlich, music by Jeff Keefer and a special appearance tenants. by author and artist Jerry McClanahan is $14.95 and is available at Ground was broken on Crestwood Plaza on June 9, 1955. The www.unoccupiedroute66.com. first five stores, including Sears and a Kroger Supermarket, opened on March 21, 1957. The construction of Crestwood Plaza triggered CRESTWOOD PLAZA DEMOLITION BEGINS a boom. Over the next 15 years, the population of Crestwood would multiply tenfold.The taverns, motels, gas stations and trailer In May, demolition began at Crestwood Plaza, a shopping center parks along two-lane Route 66 would give way to today's over that transformed Route 66 in suburban St. Louis. Closed since saturation of shopping centers and big box retail stores. 2013, the mall is coming down for a $100 million mixed use In 1967, Crestwood Plaza nearly doubled in size. An enclosed development featuring stores, restaurants, and entertainment mall, a two-level parking garage and the massive Stix, Baer and options such as a movie theater and concert space, residential living, Fuller Department Store were added. Famous-Barr took over the and green space with community gardens. A crowd numbered in the

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Vandervoort's store in 1969. Another expansion came in 1984, Dr. Osmund Overby, Art History Professor when the old Woolworth's was demolished and the entire center Emeritus and former head of the historic became an enclosed mall. The complex dubbed the "Ultra Mall" preservation program at the Universiry of reached its peak with 140 stores, a food court and a five-screen Missouri, Columbia. Dr. Overby was a theatre. founding member of Missouri Preservation, The construction of Interstate 44 removed much of the traffic lifetime board and advisory board member from Watson Road and Cresrwood has no nearby Interstate access. and a nationally recognized leader in historic Competition from the nearby Galleria and renovated South Counry preservation.This award was presented to and West Counry Centers, the rise of the big box retailers and the Historic Missouri Roadsides by Bill Hart, Internet brought increased competition as the demographics were City of St. Louis. The Route 66 Association of Missouri is proud to changing. have Bill as a member and would like to extend congratulations. Westfield, an Australian based firm, took over in 1998 and Historic Missouri Roadsides is a richly illustrated travel/history/ changed the name to Westfield Shopping Town Cresrwood. Needed photography book, consisting of several tours of Missouri on mostly improvements were never made and within a few years Cresrwood rwo-lane roads and highways. Varying greatly in length, most of the Plaza was in free-fall. Sears was the last anchor to drop, closing in tours mark their beginning points near Kansas Ciry and St. Louis, April, 20012. making them attractive to Missouri "staycationers" who are eager to Urban Street's plan was approved by the Cresrwood Board of get out of the ciry. Illustrated with photographs from the author's Aldermen in March of this year. personal collection, the six tours outlined in this book highlight the historic buildings, local places to eat and stay, and area attractions or MISSOURI PRESERVATION events in communities around the state. Author Bill Hart grew up 2016 HONOR AWARDS in Perry Counry in southeast Missouri. After pursuing a degree in INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MISSOURI historic preservation from Southeast Missouri State Universiry, Bill PRESERVATION & SUBMITTED BY GLENDA PIKE did his graduate coursework in architectural history at the Savannah College of Art and Design. His interest in small towns and roadside attractions in Missouri was fostered by his work for the past several years with Missouri Preservation, where he currently serves as executive director.This book features a wide variery of roadside architecture in an effort to bring awareness to some of Missouri's vanishing building rypes in addition to bring heritage tourism dollars to smaller communities statewide. Each of the rwelve awards are equally important and more information can be found at http://www.preservemo.org. Other award winners are briefly listed.

ROZIER AWARD WINNER Geraldine 'Gerry' Friedman, Labadie, Franklin Counry McREYNOLDS AWARD WINNER Florissant's Historic Treasures, Florissant, St. Louis Counry McREYNOLDS AWARD WINNER Wyeth Tootle Mansion Renovation & Communiry Engagement Project, St. Joseph, Buchanan Counry On Thursday, April 21, 2016 the Missouri Alliance for Historic McREYNOLDS AWARD WINNER Preservation (Missouri Preservation) presented its 36th annual Patry Maher, Tiger Lily Development, LLC, City of St. Louis Statewide Preservation Honor Awards. The Awards recognize people and projects that have advanced the field of Historic Preservation PRESERVE MISSOURI AWARD WINNER in Missouri. The Awards ceremony took place in the Capitol Boo Cat Club,City of St. Louis Rotunda (first floor) in Jefferson Ciry at 201 West Capitol Drive at PRESERVE MISSOURI AWARD WINNER 11:00 a.m. There are rwelve recipients of the 2016 Honor Awards, The Arcade Building, Ciry of St. Louis which represent individual historic building projects, people PRESERVE MISSOURI AWARD WINNER and/or projects that have created or inspired synergy in historic Heer's Luxury Living, Springfield,Greene Counry preservation, published works promoting Missouri's architectural history, and lifetime achievements in the field of historic PRESERVE MISSOURI AWARD WINNER preservation. This year's award recipients are: Historic Truman Courthouse Interior Renovation, The OSMUNDOVERBY AWARD was established to Independence, Jackson Counry recognize published works that contribute to the documentation PRESERVE MISSOURI AWARD WINNER and interpretation of Missouri's architectural history. It honors Linwood Area Ministry Place, Kansas City, Jackson Counry

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PRESERVE MISSOURI AWARD WINNER eventually was won over. He also told of some times he spent at Linwood Lawn, Lexington, Lafayette County the overlook. Winchester bought the property in the 1990s and his efforts at preventing vandalism and further deterioration saved it for PRESERVE MISSOURI AWARD WINNER future generations. • St. Charles Old Post Office, St. Charles, St. Charles County Many in the crowd huffed and puffed over 100 stone stairs to get The Missouri Preservation Honor Awards recognize excellence in to the top for the ribbon cutting ceremony and all terrain vehicles the preservation of Missouri's rich and diverse collections of historic were there to take the rest to the top. The park belongs to the City resources. The awards are given to individual historic building of Pacific but is located in St. Louis County, and its purchase was projects, people and/or projects that have created or inspired made possible by a $350,000 grant from St. Louis County Parks. synergy in historic preservation, published works promoting The story of the overlook began in smoky St. Louis in 1925. The Missouri's architectural history, and lifetime achievements in the pall from burning soft coal threatened the plants at the Missouri field of historic preservation. Botanical Garden, so the garden established the Shaw Arboretum in case the collection had to be moved. It was named after Henry Have someone in mind for next year's Honor Awards? Know Shaw, who founded the botanical garden on his estate. The project someone who has worked hard in the preservation field or has was a way to honor Henry Shaw, who specifically ordered that recently completed a project? Fill out a 2017 Honor Nomination garden could never bear his name. That never stopped St. Louis Form; again see http://www.preservemo.org. from referring to it as "Shaw's Garden." Lars Peter Jensen, former landscaper for beer baron Adolphus THE OVERLOOK Busch, was the first resident manager of the Arboretum, now the BYJOE SONDERMAN Shaw Nature Reserve. Jensen was also tapped to head the Henry Shaw Gardenway Association, which worked to beautify Route 66 After 25 years, the Jensen's Point Overlook east of Pacific is spruced between the garden and the arboretum. Thousands of trees, native up and ready to offer a pretty view of the Meramec River to those flowers and shrubs were planted along Route 66, and the overlook who don't mind a little climb. A couple of hundred people braved constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps was also among the the heat for the dedication ceremony on May 30th, exactly 77 years improvements. Unfortunately, Interstate 44 wiped out most of the to the hour from the original dedication ceremonies. Shaw Gardenway. Pacific Park Board President Stephen Flannery III introduced The 2016 dedication ceremony ended with the words of Lars several speakers, including Alderman Steve Myers, who led the Peter Jensen,"I am happy today, because I am here away from the efforts to obtain the funds, negotiate the purchase of the property crowds and noises; Out in the pure and clear atmosphere, where all and organize volunteers to clean up the broken glass, trash and creation rejoices. weeds. He said many people told him it could not be done but the Where the sun sets clear in the evening sky, where the birds park showed that dreams can come true. are singing so gladly and gay, where flowers are blooming in lavish Wayne Winchester, who owned the property prior to the sale, display." commented how he thought he would never sell the land but He would have been happy to see the overlook today.

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he Saratoga Lanes are on the second floor of the old to "elevate" bowling to the stature that he felt it deserved. Maplewood Planing and Stair Company Building, at Blood also hoped a second floor alley would draw in more T 2725 Sutton Ave. in Maplewood. A walk up the stairs women bowlers. St. Louis was the epicenter of women finds pool tables on the left and eight lanes on the right. The bowlers, with St. Louis bowling writer and promoter gutters are from the original 1916 lanes, manufactured at the Dennis Sweeney spearheading the effort that led to the old planing mill, and the seats are covered in 1960s era vinyl. formation of the Women's International Bowling Congress. The business was started by Albert Blood, owner of the The Saratoga Lanes were an instant success. Bowling Maplewood Planing Mill, in 1906. The mill was one of the leagues were quickly established, and in a working class biggest industrial concerns in Maplewood. In 1916, he community like Maplewood, the Saratoga became a built an office building for his company, and included the social gathering center. Because it was a place where the Saratoga Lanes on the second floor. Bowling in America sport was more important than the swill, it survived had a seedy image at the time. It was favored by the prohibition and the Great Depression when other alleys working class and immigrants in dense urban areas and closed their doors. was used by saloon keepers to draw in customers. Its connection to the bowling world outside St. However, with the founding of the American Louis became more pronounced when the Stein Bowling Congress in 1895, bowlers who were more i family took over ownership. Otto Stein and his .interested in knocking down pins than knocking back family hosted bowling tournaments that included shots established rules and standards for the sport. championship bowlers from across the country. The This evolution in bowling drew in folks like Blood's locals liked to watch Otto and his team beat the out son Wylie, who became an avid bowler. That led to of town teams. Maplewood also appreciated it when Albert Blood's interest in building an alley. the Stein's offered free games to veterans and soldiers In the days before bowling had achieved legitimacy, during and after World War II. alleys were at ground level or below, contributing to the During the 1950s, automatic pin setters and unseemly image. According to grandson Alan Blood, ball returns were installed in order to compete with Albert's placement of the alley on the second floor was in the modern complexes in the suburbs. The heavy part to maximize profits on the new building and partly machinery was difficult to install in upstairs alleys, •

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and only two in St. Louis managed to survive as a result:The Saratoga, and my beloved Arcade Lanes in University City. The Arcade lanes opened in 1948 and until a fire in 2003 was a place where balls and pins got stuck and the alley was full of bumps that made bowling an adventure. Some consider the Saratoga to be dated, but for most, the retro feel is the big attraction. Since 1985, current owner Jim Barton has kept the alley running as a throwback - to the delight of its patrons. In addition to the bowling, the Saratoga also hosts pool and billiards leagues. The Saratoga Lanes have benefitted from the rejuvenation of Maplewood over the past 30 years. Maplewood now boasts new restaurants and nightspots such as the Schlafly Brewery. There is an awesome piece of neon at Paramount Jewelers and a great greasy spoon at Tiffany's. Plaques in the sidewalk along Manchester Road, Maplewood's Main Street and original Route 66, honor long time businesses like Scheidt Hardware and Empire Supply. Of course, the Saratoga has its own plaque. The Saratoga Lanes is a place that has remained true to itself. It somehow survived the demographic changes in the St. Louis area and the evolution in bowling technology. It is bowling, Route 66 style, and it won't be changing any time soon. The Saratoga hosts over 350 events and parties a year. There are still leagues several times a week, so it is best to call ahead. Bowling is connected to every moment in Route 66 history, with that heavy ball smashing into those pins for a strike. To me, it's a metaphor for blasting through the gates of reality and GOING PLACES! Bowling was and is a means of venting aggression. It is a game of skill and conquest, a reason to listen to Rockabilly, look at pin up girls, and to wear cool shoes satin shirts with your name on the pocket. Bowling has followed Route 66 like a loose glove.Many towns had a "66 Lanes" or something along those lines. The neon signs featured rolling balls and flying pins, such as at the Lucky Strike Lanes in Hazelwood. The Crestwood Bowl still survives with its classic sign. Of course there would be a bowling alley across from an icon like the Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon. Alas, the Satellite Lanes, like most alleys, has been taken over by technology. Instead of putting pencil to paper, instead of knowing how to score, a computer does it all for you. I am confident that my Natalie Kay was not harmed by this when we bowled at the Satellite one April afternoon. While I tolerated the situation, I missed the old days where you had to keep score and when bowling balls were one color. It felt like bowling, like the traffic that used to cruise down Route 66, had passed me by. You won't feel that way at the Saratoga, a Route 66 original.

A celebration marking the 1OOthAnniversary of the Saratoga Lanes will be held October 8th. For more information on the festivities visit the Saratoga Lanes website: touno.saratogalanes.com, or visit the Saratoga Lanes Facebook page. And ifyou plan on slamming afew pins at the Saratoga, make sure you call ahead ((314)-645-5308).

12 Show Me Route 66 66 ------66 Located on Route 66 Liberty Lodge originally opened as a Ramada in 1959, and today is one of the last of St. Robert's original Route 66 motels. The Lodge is within walking distance of another Route 66 original George M. Reed Roadside Park. This park is the only remaining original roadside park on Route 66 in Missouri. As part of St. Robert's relationship with nearby Fort Leonard Wood the park features a Desert Storm era M·60 tank.

Newly renovated Liberty Lodge is conveniently located just off Interstate 44 at exit 161, and is within 5 minutes of the front gates of Fort Leonard Wood. Guests will be provided with all the comforts of home combined with superior guest service.

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"LOOK AT IT NOW - IT'S JUST MARVELOUS! IT'S A BIG EVENT FOR CARTHAGE AN D IT'S A BIG EVENT FOR ROUTE 66!" - MIKE HARRIS, MAYOR OF CARTHAGE, MO

hat's how Mayor Mike Harris summed up the neon When the motel first opened in 1939, Arthur and his wife Ilda relighting event at the Boots Court on April 9, 2016. It Boots advertised "ARadio in Every Room." The covered carports Twas indeed a spectacular event, not only for Carthage and are a reminder of when cars were considered a coveted luxury Route 66, bur also for its owners and all of those who came to rather than the necessiry they have become. For its time it was celebrate the event that evening. indeed thoroughly modern with tile showers, floor furnaces with There was as much "electriciry" in the crowd as there was in thermostat control and air conditioning. the newly lit neon tubes. It was a well-orchestrated event that Ilda and Arthur were divorced in ovember 1940, but she allowed everyone to celebrate the culmination of a great restoration continued to run the motel. It was sold to Pleas eely in 1942, and achievement over the last five years by the rwo sister-owners, Debye a building with five more units was added in the back in 1946. Harvey and Priscilla "Pixie" Bledsaw. Reuben & Rachel Asplin assumed ownership of the Boots in If Mayor Harris captured the moment in words, then the picture June, 1948. Although Reuben himself died in 1970, the motel was above captures the moment photographically - the moment of pride lovingly cared for by the Asplin family for decades (1948-1991), and joy for Debye & Pixie resulting from their accomplishment during which time the business flourished as it became one of the after years of perseverance and persistence. most fabled, classic motels on the Mother Road. It was on February 25, 1938 that The Carthage Press newspaper It languished in the hands of another owner for 10 years until it reported that Arthur Boots of Independence, Kansas had purchased was sold in 2001 to an entrepreneur who hoped to sell the pro perry a piece of properry at 107 South Garrison; and soon thereafter he to Walgreens, which would have demolished the buildings for their began construction of the original eight-room motel building at the new store in Carthage. Fortunately, this plan failed, but the Boots strategic intersection of US Highways 66 & 71 (Garrison & Central Court gradually fell into disrepair. In August, 2011, with its future Avenues in Carthage). He designed the building in a streamlined in grave doubt, it was rescued by Debye & Pixie and their avowed modern sryle with attractive black glass and green neon accents. intention to restore it to its 1940s glory days.

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Six of the thirteen motel rooms have flag by members of the Carthage VFW most of the project, and for this celebration already been beautifully restored to their That was followed by a recognition event -- and in fact its neon restoration team 1940s heyday, with the motel reopening of several individuals and local retailers member (David Hutson) actually restored to travelers on May 8, 2012. The 1970s who helped to stage the event and an the neon on the building. gabled roof was removed in 2013 to return expression of appreciation for the eight After the awarding of numerous the motel to its historic rooliine, making it individuals who provided vintage cars on attendance prizes, a countdown ensued eligible for listing on the National Register site to augment the setting and character that led to the "flipping of the switch" at of Historic Places. Also in 2013, the neon of that Mother Road era in which the 8:08 pm, just before the onset of a brief -sign was rekindled, thanks to the financial Boots Court flourished -- including Ron light drizzle that came up unexpectedly. support of Ron "Tattoo Man" Jones. Jones' 1956 Chevy; a 1949 two-tone green However that did not dampen the spirits of Then, in late July 2015, the National Hudson pick-up owned by Jim Woestman, owners Debye & Pixie, who spoke to the Park Service announced that the Boots the previous Carthage mayor in 2006-2010; crowd with great enthusiasm and delight, Court grant application for $20,000 was a classy 1939 Packard brought by Dale not only to see this brilliant and unique approved to (a) upgrade the entire electrical Janssen of Ioplin, MO; and a bright orange green neon relit, but also in appreciation system in the front, original building to 1936 Dodge owned by Larry & Sherry for "the encouragement and support of meet current code requirements; and (b) Spaeth. the community residents throughout these restore the vintage architectural neon on It was current mayor Mike Harris who led last five years" and for the large crowd that the exterior of both buildings - around the off the short list of speakers. In addition to showed up to share with them the return of roofline and the windows and the his quote in the header of this article, Mayor the Boots in all its neon glory -- "the Boots latter was so done in March 2016 . Harris also recalled his fondness for the is Back" was heard more than once. which brings us back to the relighting event. Mother Road rhat was created by his family's In addition to all the foregoing, the party It was a beautiful warm day on trips out west when he was a young boy. was further augmented by refreshments, April 9 in Carthage -- both literally and He was followed by Michelle Hansford, music, informational booths, a "signing figuratively as an estimated 200 people the well-known 30-year veteran curator wall" for attendees to offer their comments, turned out for the grand relighting of the of the Powers Museum in Carthage. She and several commemorative souvenirs: architectural neon on the original front actually spoke on behalf of the Jefferson t-shirts, hat pins, magnets and key-chains. 1939 building. About one-third of those Highway Association. Back in the heyday But the most cherished souvenir was a attendees were Route 66 roadies who came of Route 66, it and US Highway 71 (aka give-away ball-point pen that glowed when from several states for this special event, the Jefferson Highway "from Pine to Palm") the button was pushed (in neon green, of and the remainder were residents from crossed at the corner where the Boots course) and which was used by the crowd the community, where it had been highly Court was located -- hence Arthur Boots in a waving motion during the countdown publicized. Fox News and representatives declared that his motel was located at the -- it was a novel idea and quite the sight to from the Carthage Press and Joplin Globe "Crossroads of America." behold! were also there. The final speaker was our Association The ceremony began with a beautiful President Tom Pike, who spoke on behalf Congratulations to Debye and Pixie for rendition of "America the Beautiful" by the of the Route 66 Association of Missouri staging an impressive relighting event for Carthage Middle School Chorus (under the -- whose Neon Heritage Preservation the Boots neon scene. How fortunate we direction of Laura Scwab), which also sang Committee had lent its support and are that this historic Route 66icon was the National Anthem after the raising of the assistance to the owners of the Boots for rescued by them.

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HUNDREDS OF SUPPORTERS TURNED OUT ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN APRIL TO ENCOURAGE EFFORTS TO SAVE THE ENDANGERED ROUTE 66 GASCONADE RIVER BRIDGE IN LACLEDE COUNTY, MISSOURI. IN THE WORDS OF MAJOR ORGANIZER RICH DINKELA "WE ARE HERE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THIS BRIDGE. IT PLAYS A LARGE PART IN A LOT OF PEOPLE'S HISTORY, AND I THINK IT'S WORTH SAVING. WE WANT THIS BRIDGE TO BE SAVED AND WANT PEOPLE TO BE ABLE TO USE IT AGAIN."

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he bridge was constructed in 1923 on what was then Missouri Highway 14. The route became US 66 in 1926. The bridge T was by-passed in 1956 but continued to serve local traffic and provided an Interstate 44 incident by-pass route until it was closed due to safety concerns in December 2014. Since that time, groups like the Route 66 Gasconade Bridge Guardians and the Roure 66 Association of Missouri have been working to make sure the bridge is spared - repaired, not replaced. The Rally in support of the Roure 66 Gasconade River Bridge featured classic cars and booths hosted by the Guardians, Jim Ross and Shellee Graham, and the photography of Jax Welborn. (photosbyjax. com)Commemorative t-shirts and other memorabilia were available for purchase and are still available. ("Repair Don't Replace" t-shirts are available for $20 by emailing Ramona Lehman at the Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon at [email protected]. Attendees were also able to hear the inspirational words of several great speakers, including Sam Torbirt, Shellee Graham, Waynesville Mayor Luge Hardiman, Joe Sonderman, State Representative Steve Lynch, Helen Pittman, Gary Sosniecki, Jim Ross, Route 66 Association of Missouri President Tommy Pike, Beth Wiles of Pulaski County Tourism, Bruce Conklin of Laclede County Tourism, Darrell Pollock, Jerry Plunkett and Judy Wallmark. Representative Lynch was especially enthusiastic about efforts to save the Bridge, saying that "I am part of the Route 66 caucus, and we are looking at ways to try and promote Route 66 more than ever before.

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Right now, it is fragmented. At every single meeting that I attend, I bridges in bad shape. always bring up this bridge and the importance of travel down Route MoDOT officials, including area engineer Robert Lynch told 66," Lynch said. "As we look back at the decades prior to this and all Pike and members of the Guardians that the tentative plan is to that have come and the stories that are told, this is important history. construct a new bridge next to the old one. The Route 66 Bridge It is a part of who we are in the country. It is a part of who we are in would remain standing. However, there is nothing to ensure that it Missouri, and we must preserve it for those that come after us." is maintained or restored. Judy Wallmark of the Route 66 Gasconade River Bridge According to Tommy Pike, any hope for to find such funding Guardians quoted from the multitude of individuals who wrote rests with Laclede County taking ownership of the bridge. So far, letters and offered support of the Bridge, including well known the county is unwilling. Route 66 Historian Jim Ross, who said "to lose this bridge would If the bridge cannot be restored for vehicle traffic, the Route • be to lose one of the most rare and historically significant bridges 66 Gasconade Bridge Guardians will support an alternative bridge remaining on the Route." Tour guide Dave Burel from Australia, across the Gasconade River, with the condition that the Route 66 conductor of three tours from Chicago to Santa Monica each year, Gasconade River Bridge remain in place. said "When the barricade was there, the whole feeling for the road HOWEVER, it is the Guardians position that MODot should was gone. The joy was gone." His travelers from ew Zealand work with other State agencies (including the Department of and the United Kingdom felt cheated by the bridge closing and Natural Resources) and interested groups to make sure that the wondered why something so important to travelers around the Route 66 Gasconade River Bridge is maintained for foot traffic, world could not be repaired. Judy also quoted from locals such as bicycle traffic and for future generations to enjoy as part of a State Ronni Jeter, who recited the problems her family faces taking care Park or a State Historic Site. of farmland on both sides of the river. Because they cannot drive Route 66 brings tourist dollars into this state from around the tractors and hay equipment on the interstate, they have to drive 15 world. However, if landmarks such as the bridge are lost, interest miles (one way) to get to their property on the other side. in Route 66 tourism will decline.Also, by statute, Route 66 is a Judy let it be known that these testimonials, and the support of "Historic Route", and should be treated as any Historic Site. There individuals from Laclede Counry and around the world were taken is a public river access at the foot of the bridge which could be to a meeting of the Lake Ozarks Counsel of Local Governments. utilized as part of the site. Since that meeting, the Missouri Department of Transportation The Route 66 Gasconade Bridge Guardians thanks all of those has made changes in the barricades to allow tourists to walk or who attended the rally, those who purchased items, and those who bicycle across. have participated in the effort to save the historic structure. The A significant development was announced at the Rally by Route members of the Route 66 Gasconade River Bridge Guardians are: 66 Association of Missouri President Tommy Pike. The Gasconade Thomas Tait, Helen Pittman, Ramona Lehman, Judy Wallmark, River Bridge has been included in the Missouri Department of Mary Martin, Jackie Welborn, Gary Sosniecki and Kip Welborn. Transportation's draft Statewide Transportation Improvement The old adage "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" comes to Program (STIP) for the period 2017-2021. The plan is a blueprint mind: Saving a structure like the Route 66 Gasconade River Bridge for construction projects to come. MoDOT revenues were better at one point may have seemed impossible, but if enough people than expected recenriy, enabling the agency to acquire federal funds show their support, on rare occasion even the naysayers might have to add 800 projects for the STIP. a change of heart. If the opportunity allows, help us continue the According to MoDot, the proposals that draw the most effort by posting your comments or calling in your comments to comments will be given the priority. Unfortunately, it leaves the MoDot, and by posting your comments and interest, and keeping Route 66 Gasconade River Bridge competing against a lot of other up with the Guardian's efforts on their Facebook page.

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"It was fate." Ramona Lehman looked out the office window of the Moss in 1936 and the restaurant became the "Munger Moss." The Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri and reflected on 45 years building still stands and is now the famous Elbow Inn. Pete and serving travelers along the Mother Road. Outside, a crowd basked Jesse Hudson too over the sandwich shop in the early 1940s. They in the glow of the iconic sign, some lying prone on the parking lot kept the Munger Moss name, but their timing could have been pavement ro get the perfect photo angle. Vintage cars filled ro lot better. and country music filled the air. Visitors from around the world Construction of Fort Leonard Wood had rendered Route 66 had come here to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Munger obsolete. In the first nine months of 1941, 54 people including • Moss and the 45th anniversary of ownership by Bob and Ramona 19 soldiers were killed in traffic accidents on Highway 66 around Lehmann. Fort Leonard Wood. Army transports struggled up and down the Ramona declared she "was just an Iowa farm girl," before grades and around the sharp rums. In 1942, the Missouri Highway she became known to Route 66 travelers around the world. Her Department completed construction of a four-lane divided highway husband Bob was also raised on a nearby farm outside of Alma. dubbed the "Hooker Cut Off." The community of Devils Elbow Ramona recalls "Bob and I met, when my best friend from high and the little Munger Moss sandwich shop were bypassed and school got engaged to his best friend from school. We were both in seemingly forgotten. their wedding. And they were both in our wedding." Jesse and Pete packed up and headed for Lebanon, Missouri. After a particularly nasty Northeastern Iowa winter, Ramona They purchased the Chicken Shanty Restaurant in town on and Bob decided they were moving south, bringing a dream of September 12, 1945. On the lot next door, they set about owning a motel. In April, 1971, they made a trip to scout some constructing the first modern motel in Lebanon.They constructed properties in Springfield and fate intervened on the way home. A seven cottages with garages in berween each one along a semi gas stop at Lebanon led to a chance encounter with a local realtor. circular drive. The Munger Moss Auto Court was open for business He led them to the Munger Moss and they made an offer to original just in time for the glory years of Route 66. owners Jesse and Pete Hudson about a week after first seeing the Four more cottages with rwo units each were added in 1947. In place. 1955, the garages were converted to rooms and the Hudson's added It was a little intimidating moving 450 miles away from home a swimming pool, a new office with a large "ETRANCE" archway with four children but Ramona says "we made it." The Munger and a dramatic new sign in front. Pete had seen the huge neon sign Moss was her first real exposure to Route 66 and it took some time with its flashing arrow swooping over the name of the motel at the before she realized it was something special. "My first hint was Rest Haven in Springfield, Missouri. He adapted the design by Rest when a French rourist asked me to pose for a photograph - on the Haven owner Hillary Brighrwell for the sign at the Munger Moss roof!" Many of the travelers come to see Ramona as much as the and Springfield eon erected the neon masterpiece. legendary motel. They all receive a warm greeting. "I'm a hugger," The Munger Moss was thriving when it was threatened by says Ramona. Some of the rooms are decorated in Route 66 themes another change along Route 66. In 1957, the new four-lane and the rates remain very reasonable. After all, Ramona observes, 66/Interstate 44 opened before the Highway Department had "It's paid off." finished the connection to Old Route 66, now the business loop. The name Munger Moss has been associated with Route 66 since Undeterred, Pete laid some wooden planks across the muddy ditch about 1930. That's when Howard and Nellie Munger opened a to provide access for travelers and the motel was full that night. The barbecue sandwich shop at the west end of the bridge over the Little sign was raised by ten feet to make it visible from the Interstate. Piney at Devils Elbow. After Howard died, Nellie married Emmett About 25 more units were added at the Munger Moss in 1961

missouri66.org 23 bringing the total to 71. That's how it was when Ramona and Bob arrived. They signed the papers on June 1, 1971. Ramona remembers, "We had just arrived the evening before. Two days before that the four children had just gotten out of school. We took off early in the morning, Bob leading with a large U-haul trailer and our belongings inside.Mom and Dad pulled a camper, and I came behind, pulling a Lund boat loaded with more belongings. We stopped several times and picnicked at roadside stops. It was evening as we pulled into Lebanon. Pete and Jessie greeted us and the building in the center that looks like a house became our home." "We haven't changed a lot since we got here," Ramona told us. The pool is gone, after a leak developed that would have been too expensive to repair. In its place is a patio that served as a gathering place and a stage during the anniversary celebration. An old switchboard that was in the office has been moved to the Route 66 Museum at the Laclede County Library nearby. The office is filled with antique toy trucks, a collection inspired by Bob's days as a trucker. Another case features Route 66 memorabilia, some donated by Route 66 travelers from around the world. Ramona does have a single regret about the early days. "Out on the Interstate, we had a big sign with a woman diving into a pool on it. It Authors and photographers on hand included. Jerry McClanahan, came down in the 1970s and I don't have a picture of it." The iconic Jim Ross, Shellee Graham, David Wickline and several others. sign out front of the motel had begun to fade by the time the Route Kevin and Nancy Mueller came from the Blue Swallow Motel in 66 revival was underway and patchwork repairs were no longer Tucumcari, New Mexico. enough. In 2009, the Lehman's came to the Route 66 Association Ramona and Bob plan to continue to welcome travelers for of Missouri's eon Heritage Preservation Committee for help in years to come. "I have thought about retiring several times," she landing a ational Park Service grant for a complete restoration. says,"even before we were 65. But then we thought "what would The NHPC team consisting of David Hutson, neon restoration we do?"Sit and watch TV? ah, staying here and running this gives consultant (owner of eon Time, a neon sign specialist in St. us a reason to get up each morning. I still enjoy meeting people Charles); Esley Hamilton, historical consultant (Preservation from allover the world. Route 66 travelers are lovely people. They Historian for St. Louis County); Bob Gehl, team advisor (Director don't steal. They don't destroy and they are happy we have kept the of Membership Services for the Association); and Jim Thole as the Munger Moss going ..... so why quit!" team coordinator went to work on the grant and then went to work Ramona says she thinks about the farm back in Iowa on the sign. On November 6, 2010, lovers of Route 66 from all occasionally, but "I have never regretted moving to Missouri and over the country came to witness the re-lighting ceremony. making Lebanon our home." She added that returning occasionally The tributes to Ramona and Bob poured in at the anniversary to her roots keeps her humble and grateful that fate brought her to celebration on April 23, 2016. Bob took it all in stride and smiled Route 66. Everyone who stops at the Munger Moss Motel and basks good naruredly as Ramona doled out hugs and reminisced. Toshi in the glow of that massive sign is also happy Ramona and Bob are Goto came all the way from Japan. It was also a chance for roadies there and are thankful for their hard work and dedication. It does to hear musician Jess McEntire and the US 66 Band in person. seem like it was fate.

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he 2nd quarter MO Association membership meeting on he was unable to keep the properties up and that he was currently April 9, 2016 was held near Carthage, MO at the brand in the process of selling Red Oak II to outside investors so the T new Legacy Barn Event Center. We were the very first town could be saved. Lowell took us to see Marshal Hooker's Jail. group to use the new Center, which is a beautiful, sparkling facility The roof had fallen in, the floor had rotted through to bare ground that delighted all in attendance - which was almost 90 members, and goats had taken up residence inside the once remarkable little a very large crowd {maybe the largest?} for a meeting venue in SW building. That day in August was the first of our many property Missouri. purchases inside Red Oak II Village as we embarked on our first The Legacy Barn Event Center is the initially completed part decade of owning and restoring life size Lowell Davis arrworks. of Carthage, Missouri's new event complex, known as "Old Time We've had carpenters, painters and groundskeepers working there Reunion," and is located across from Red Oak II Village, which nearly every day for the past ten plus years. is an amalgamation of "pieces of past Americana." The Center Fast forward as we progress from that August day in 2005. is owned by Larry & Lois Frickenschrnidt {Larry became an We purchased most of the North side of Red Oak II {except the Association board member this past January}. Following below is an Blacksmith Shop and General Store which are owned by a man account of how it came to be, as told by Larry & Lois ..... from Indiana}. Larry purchased and totally renovated the Phillips Since 1985, our family had purchased arrwork of Lowell Davis 66 Service Station, he also purchased the little Standard Filling and had been members of his Farm Collector's Club. We hadn't Station from Charles Ellis and had it moved to Red Oak II from been to Red Oak II since 1995 and wanted to spend the day in its former long-time home on old Route 66. Extensive renovation Carthage. So on an August morning in 2005, Larry, our son Dan was necessary but well worth the effort. Lots of people take photos and I headed for Red Oak II. of all our renovated properties and love the fact that we keep things As luck would have it, we met with Mr. Lowell. We had a short looking so quaint and well groomed - and yet, entrance to Red Oak visit, purchased some art and a book or rwo as he related how his II is always free. Many folks don't realize that Lowell sold most of life had changed since he and Charlotte had divorced. He indicated Red Oak II way back in 2005.

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This is where our story gets much more exciting .... to Table" garden being plotted out to produce fresh vegetables for our Red Oak II Cafe which we plan to open later this year as well -FAITH, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FARMING- as our new Farm Country Eatery which is scheduled to be built When we finally finished the 18 buildings and numerous small this summer in the heart of the Old Time Reunion Complex. structures we had purchased, we began to contemplate what This new venue is still in its infancy stages. There are many could be added to attract more folks to this unusual little piece details to refine and inspirations yet to explore. Some surprises of Americana. That's when we got the inspiration for the new are planned as we continue to build this family friendly country Event Complex,"Old Time Reunion" that is being constructed on venue. The entire facility has been built with a barn theme and is our 80 acre cropland that's located just across the road from Red our "Tribute to the American Farmer".... country venue to share Oak II Village. We want it to be a gathering place for everyday with the community that we hold dear in the countryside where enjoyment as well as being a center for special events such as we grew up .... Jasper County, Missouri. Family Reunions, Class Reunions, Car and Tractor Shows,Square We're currently designing our new Website "oldtimereunionllc, Dancing and Country Auctions. com", where you'll soon be able to click on the links to each Old Time Reunion's first phase includes the big new Legacy building to see when each is completed, furnished and ready Barn Event Center which can accommodate 200 people and will for its "soft opening". The big celebratory "Grand Opening" is be used for the specific events as previously described as well as tentatively planned for late autumn 2016. Live Music Shows and Corporate Meetings with power point You're all invited to come out and spend some time with us... presentations. Live Broadcast capability from the Legacy Barn is "You have a great past ahead of you at Old Time Reunion." also in the plan. Additional specially purposed buildings include Larry's Tractor Barn, Dan's Livery/Old West Meeting House, EDITOR'S NOTE: a new public restroom facility and parking lot both designated Larry Frickenschmidt grew up on a working dairy farm in solely for use with the new Event Complex. There is a large "Farm Southwest Missouri (about three miles from his new Legacy

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Barn/"Old Time Reunion" complex). The family were milk endeavoring to create harmony with what was and what is to be. producers and raised beef cattle as well. His father owned and Because the two restored gas station buildings in Red Oak operated can milk routes, hauling milk into various creameries II were of special interest to me, I made a further inquiry about over the years. them, and learned the following about them: Larry relished going with his dad on the milk routes and has (a) The Phillips 66 station came from Route 66 ...it's original many fond accounts of those early days ...."Memories of a Former location was on Route 66, very close to the actual turn-off to Kid". One of those memories is how busy is was on Route 66 the original old town of Red Oak. The original neon has been back in those days - so busy that they dared not try to pick up restored. milk on the opposite side of the road - they picked it up on one (b) The Standard Station's original location was near the side only, and then had to come back the same way to pick up the corner of Oak Street (aka Route 66) and Garrison Ave. (aka other side. Highway 71) -- just a couple blocks south of the Boots Court! As a young entrepreneur, Larry actually purchased his own Later, it was moved to West Oak Street (Route 66), across from milk route and hauled milk in the cans .... got married, sold Municipal Park. It finally ended up out on old Route 66 just west his route before he went to Viet Nam, started working for Sam of Highway BB. That's where Larry found it and purchased it to Walton ofWal-Mart, moved up the corporate ladder within move it to Red Oak II. Larry has plans to restore the neon on this various Corporations .... then later purchased several bulk milk one as well. routes and started hauling milk again, this time in big tank trucks. Over the last several years, Larry has had hired drivers who worked The Legacy Barn Event Center and Old Time Reunion Event the routes for him. He sold his bulk milk routes in 2009. Complex are located at 12281 Kafir Road, northeast of Larry, along with his wife Lois, who grew up in Carthage, are Carthage, MO - just one mile north of old Route 66. Larry's now charting this new course .... designing "Old Time Reunion", phone number is 417-861-2969. a venue that flows appropriately with the beautiful countryside ....

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"The nearest approaches to it are a gasoline sign in Detroit and a chewing gum sign in Times Square, New York, both single faced." He added that more motorists passed through this intersection than at any other available in the City of St. Louis. The $50,000 sign featured 5,260 incandescent bulbs on each face and was raised 12 feet above the ground. It twinkled at night and Bashed "several catchy words" intermittently in red, white and blue. This spectacular worked wonders. For a time, the station sold more gas than any other Standard station in the Midwest. Route 66 passed through the intersection from its commissioning in 1926 until the New Watson Road opened in August of 1933. In April, 1931, the old station was torn down and plans were announced for a $75,000 filling station on the site. amoco sign ~

The new buildings were described as of a Spanish type of design. design began in September, 1959. On September 28, 1959, Workers The exterior walls were cream colored enameled brick accented with began removing the sign. It would be replaced by an equally titanic glazed terra cotta in blue and other colors. The new station would one with a modern logo. The sign would have translucent solid boast five pump islands, with 15 pumps, a greasing building and plastic faces, lit from within by fluorescent bulbs. The new station six lifts. The station would be manned by as many as 18 employees would be ultra-modern, a split level design with stone facing, and during the busy shifts. plenty of porcelain and But the most glass. It was formally prominent feature of opened on May 19, the new station was 1960. Work began the circular two faced on the new sign in sign, 45 feet across and September. 60-feet-tall. It contained L.c. Stephenson 5,800 bulbs, 2,900 feet married Florell of neon tubing and Bremerkamp in 1969 five miles of wiring. It and they ran the station weighed 44 tons and together. Stephenson's used as much electricity was well-known to as a town of 1,000 Blues fans attending people, requiring its own the hockey games at the electrical substation. A near-by Arena because dozen 20-foot-talllight the station wrecker was standards with 1,000 stationed outside to watt floodlights lit the service broken down structure. The St. Louis vehicles after each game. Post-Dispatch reported In 1985, the sign on August 2, 1931 that was changed to read • the new station was open ''AMOCO.'' The station bur work was continuing was remodeled again in on the greasing building, 1992 and Stephenson where the sign would be retired in 1994, passing erected in 1932. the business to his son- LeCiare C. "Steve" in-law. L.c. Stephenson Stephenson leased the died on October 31, station in 1951. His first 2002 at the age of 93. Standard Station was in British Petroleum Malden, Missouri and took over Amoco in 1998 opened in 1933.He and began replacing the worked for a number signage across the U.S. of stations in St. Louis with the green and white before he rose to a BP Sun. Bur the giant territory manager. i.c sign in St. Louis was left his job for the Army such a landmark that in 1942 and rose to the permission was obtained rank of captain. When to keep it. The station the war was over in beneath spons the BP 1945, Stephenson went back to his old job, and took over a station colors, but it is overwhelmed by that gigantic sign. on 7th Street in St. Louis two years later before being rewarded with It's such a landmark that when KTVI Channel 2 began using a the lease at Hi Pointe. Stephenson would operate the landmark for camera shot from St. Mary's Hospital in Clayton in 2015, sharp eyed the next 43 years. viewers wondered why the sign was blotted out. It turned out that In 1937, the Express Highway was completed between Skinker the state had put the camera up to monitor air quality and apparently and Kingshighway and the intersection became even busier as decided to put an opaque box over the sign in the feed.Once it was the western end of the first expressway in St. Louis. The Express pointed out in the Post-Dispatch, the state removed the box. Highway became US 40 and was linked with the Daniel Boone St. Louis loves its roadside attractions, and the Amoco sign is Expressway in 1959. The sign was still highly visible from the new usually named among the favorites, second only perhaps to the highway, at the top of the westbound exit to Clayton-Skinker, Budweiser Eagle along Interstate 64 west of downtown. One such Interstate 64 follows the same route today. poll rated Ted Drewes Frozen Custard a distant third. Now that's a Demolition of the station to make way for a more modern roadside icon!

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FREE Admission - Pacific Partnership 9 AM to 8 PM Pacific Plaza S. First Street

Trolley Rides Food and Music, Games Farmer's Market - Antique Tractors Artisans and Craft Makers Talent Show - Children's Art Show 7C's Winery Vendors Contact Drew Stotler, pacvendorslSlyahoo.com 502 E 560th Rd Walnut Grove MO 65770 POBox 267, PacifIC MO 63069-0267 Tasting Room & Gift Shop Open 1Oam-6pm Tue-Sun

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PLEASEJOIN US IN WELCOMING THE FOLLOWING-~ 58 NEW MEMBERS TO THE ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI. THESE NEW MEMBERSHIPS WERE RECEIVED DURING THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1,2016 THROUGH JUNE 30,2016.

Your support of the Association is highly valued and we look forward to your involvement in Association committees and projects as well as the enjoyment of Association activities. Our membership base continues to grow with over 1,075 proud members, and we thank each and everyone of you for your partnership with us. Welcome aboard and we hope to seeyou along historic Route 66 in Missouri!

• Thomas Adcock - New Cambria, KS • Mary T. Ebbesmeyer - Sr. Louis, MO • Museum of Transporrarion - Sr. Louis, MO • Allsafe Self Storage - Waynesville, MO • Granville Garner - Sr.Clair, MO • Deb Nuessle - Sr. Louis, MO • Auto Trim Restyling - Manchester, MO • David Gibbons -Ballwin, MO • Old Towne Antiques - Doolittle, MO • David Backlin - Fort Smith, AR •John R.Gilmore - Gravois Mills, MO • Eddie O'Neill- Rolla, MO • Mike Balluff - Mason City, 1A • Ray J.K. Gluesenkamp - Sr. Louis, MO • Peacock Loop Diner - Sr. Louis, MO • Francis & Evelyn Barnes - Montreal, MO • Grannie Bee'z Rr. 66 Shop - Conway, MO • Pics on Route 66 - Cleveland, OH • Larry & Machell Beard - Sullivan, MO • Dave Hageman - Imperial, MO • Jerry D. Plunkett - Dixon, MO • Chuck Beargie - Sr. Louis, MO • Gregory Hamel - Rogers City,MI • Joel Rayburn - Arcadia, OK • Craig & Cally Brayton - Imperial, MO • Becky & Fred Harris - Roach, MO • RJ's Route 66, LLC - Springfield, MO • • Elvie E. Brown - Dittmer, MO • Mark Hendren - Indianapolis, IN • Route 66 Car Museum - Springfield, MO • Mary R. Byrne - Springfield, MO •Iggy's Diner - Carthage, MO • Route 66 Wine Corks & More - Albuquerque, NM • Center Line Auro Body - House Springs, MO • Bill Jones - Lebanon, MO • Gary W Schwartz - Sr. Louis, MO • Coachlighr RV Park - Carthage, MO • Vicki & Don Kaffenberger - Sr. Louis, MO •Jim & Carolyn Shaffer - Des Moines, 1A • Coachlighr RV Sales & Service - Carthage, MO •Judy Kofahl- Bourbon, MO • Brett Siplinger - Springfield, MO • Cop Stop Donuts S.WE.E.T. Unit - Bourbon, MO • Terry & Julie Lash - Moro, IL • Sullivan Rental Homes, LLC - Sullivan, MO • Sharon & Mike Curtis - Brevard, NC •John Lawler - Ballwin, MO • Stanley & Melissa Swendrowski - Eufaula, OK • Gary Daggett - Amarillo, TX •James R. McCaughan -Florissant, MO • Carl Tarricone - Sr. Louis, MO • Kenneth & Jessica Davis - Republic, MO • Howard & Penny Miller - Sr. Louis, MO •James Viehland - Sr. Charles, MO • Mark ]. Davis - Sr. Louis, MO • Moonrise Horel-Sr. Louis, MO • Larry Whire - Pinch, WV • Double D Cafe - Duenweg, MO

This New Members Report was prepared by Robert Gebl, Director of Membership Services. If you were a new member during this time period and your name does not appear here, please contact me at (636) 458-4585 or [email protected] and you will be included in the next edition of this report.

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ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI MEMBERSHIP LEVELS (check one} MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION o Individual Member - $251 Year Joint / Family Member - $301 Year Narnefs): _ o o Business / Organization / Municipality Member - $50 1Year Business / Organization / International Member - $751 Year Munici pal ity: _ o

Address: _ In addition to my membership, I would like to help support the Association's preservation efforts by contributing to: City/State/Zip: _ o GENERAL PRESERVATION FUND: 0$100$250$50 orL _ Home Phone: _ o NEON HERITAGE PRESERVATION FUND: 0$100$250$500r$ _

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The Route 66 Association of Missouri is a 501(c)(3) nonpro~t organization. Route 66 Association of Missouri Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. P.O. Box 8117,St. Louis, MO 63156 ~I business members directory FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/missouri66 List maintained by Robert G~hl. Director; Membership Services. Updated at a/June 30,2016

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CHEROKEE CHIEF TRADING POST www.countrycaboose.com LEASBUR~G~,M~O _ Antiques, Collectibles, & Mannequins CRABBY'S BELMONT VINEYARDS & BISTRO HOLIDAY INN AT SIX FLAGS "Always Fresh, Never Frozen" - (417) 206-FISH A Destination Winery on Route 66 - Adjacent to Six Flags on Historic Route 66 Call (573) 885-7156 at 1-44 Exit 261 GRANNY SHAFFER'S FAMILY RESTAURANT "Tastes Homemade Cause It Is!" 2728 N. Rangeline ONONDAGA CAVE STATE PARK KOA ST. LOUIS WEST / HISTORIC ROUTE 66 www.mostateparks.com - www.onondagafriends.org On Rt 66 - President's Award Winner 200812009 IMAGES IN TILE Custom Tile Murals - See Our Joplin & Galena SKIPPY'SROUTE 661NN ROUTE 66 STATE PARK&VISITOR CENTER Route 66 Murals! - (417) 206-0252 "Good Food for Good People" On Historic Highway - Route 66 Museum 1 Gift Shop JOPLIN 66 HOSTEL SUPER SMOKERS BBQ LEBANON,MO Zagat Rated "BBQ Best Bet" - World Champions An Inexpensive Lod.9ing Place for Travelers Call (4T7) 624-7501 ACE MUFFLER SHOP A Real Muffler Shop, Not a Clamp and Rip Off! FANNING,MO JOPLIN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (417) 588:2320 FANNING 66 OUTPOST GENERAL STORE visitjoplinmo.com AL'S DRIVE-THRU LIQUOR Home of the Route 66 Rocker - World's Largest JOPLIN MUSEUM COMPLEX Fastest, Friendliest Service in Town - A Missouri Ultimate 100 Destination See Our Vintage Neon Beer Sign! FENTON, MO _ JOPLIN PETRO TRUCK STOP BOB RUSSELLAUTO, INC. MOTOEXOTICA CLASSIC CARS LLC The Perfect Spot to Refuel, Refresh and Relax Oldest Auto Body Collision Repair Center Classic & Exotic Car Dealer - 200+ Classic Cars in Laclede County Since 1961 - (417) 532-6335 in Stock - (636) 600-4600 JOPLIN TRANSMISSION & AUTO CENTER "Get Your Auto Fixed on Route 66" (417) 626-7300 CHARLIE'S FARMS & GARDENS ...where goodness grows for taste. May thru October. FLORISSANT, MO ---' JOPLIN WELCOME CENTER Enjoy the show on Route 66 - VisitMO.com CITY OF LEBANON FLORISSANT OLD TOWN PARTNERS INC Friendly People. Friendly Place. - www.lebanonmo.org www.florissantoldtown.com - (314) 837-0033

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CUSTOM LAWN CARE MOUNT VERNON, MO PHILLIPSBURG, MO Lawn Care - Pruning - Trimming - (417) 588-3448 VINTAGE CAR BROKER & ROUTE 66 TOURS HAPPY TRAI LS RV CENTER DOWD'S CATFISH & BARBEQUE "I Find 'em - YouBind 'em"- Call (417) 316-1906 Full Service RV Dealer - Sales - Service - Rental Serving "Award Winning Catfish and BBQ" 1 (800) 743-6065 on Route 66 - (417) 532-1777 OSAGE BEACH, MO HAPPY TRAILS RV PARK JONESAUTO & TRUCK PLAZA Full Service RV Park on Route 66 at Exit 123 off 1-44. AND JONES FAMILY DINER ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES- We Offer a 4-cent Cash Discount on Gas! LAKE OFTHE OZARKS HISTORIC ROUTE 66 ANTIQUE MALL Guaranteed Clean Rooms - Call 573-348-1781 Antiques, Rt. 66 Memorabilia & More! JONESY'S ANTIQUES 1-44 Exit 123 The Collector's Choice! Open 7 Days a Week! INNATHARBOUR RIDGE BED AND BREAKFAST LEBANON AREA Trip Advisor Hall of Fame 2015 - RICHLAND, MO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE www.HarbourRidgelnn.com LARRY'SSERVICE LINDSAY CHEVROLET / LINDSAY FORD JAKE'S STEAK & FISH A-Blast-from-the-Past! "Where The Trucks Are" on Route 66! - (417) 532-3114 "Eat Well - Talk Much - Laugh Often" - Call (573) 348-8989 MYERSAFFORDABLE PLUMBING MADISON STREET GRILL Prompt and Professional Service. Serving Great Steaks, Seafood, & Spirits!! LAKE MEDIA (417) 532-0120 Day Trippin Magazine - Vacation News Magazine ROCK HILL, MO MUNGER MOSS MOTEL LAKE TV NETWORK Your Home Away From Home Your Lake of the Ozarks 24 Hour Info Station CITY OFROCK HILL www.mungermoss.com mylaketv.com www.rockhillmo.com PIG PEN BBQ LAKE OF THE OZARKS CONVENTION & TRAINWRECK SALOON Where Carolina meets Kansas City on Route 66! VISITOR BUREAU (417) 991-2505 Midwest Vacation Fun Destination - www.funlake.com ROCK PORT, MO ROUTE 66 MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER OZARK DISTILLERY Let Us Display Your Route 66 Collection! Handcrafted at Lake of the Ozarks - ROCK PORT WELCOME CENTER Tours Every Saturday - ozarkdistillery.com Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitMO.com SHEPHERD HILLS FACTORY OUTLETS On Rt. 66 Since 1960 - www.shephills.com ROBIN'S RESORT www.robinsresort.net - Call 573-348-2275 ROGERSVILLE MO STARLITE LANES LAST CHANCE GARAGE Where The Fun Begins! Bowl on Historic Route 66! SEVEN SPRINGS WINERY www.sevenspringswinery.com - Call 573-317-0100 WHIRLWIND RANCH ALPACAS Yarns Clothing & More! Reservations Required. THE GOLDEN DOOR MOTEL ROLLA,MO www.:.hir/wincfranch.com www.goldendoormotel.com - Call 573-348-2128 ALEX'S PIZZA PALACE WILLARD QUARRIES INC. YANKEE PEDDLERS TEA ROOM Best Pizza for over 50 Years! Call 573-364-2669 "YouCall We Haul" - (417) 532-2728 "A Fine Tradition in Fun Taste" - Call 573-348-5045 CITYOFROLLA • "The Middle of Everywhere" - www.rollacity.org MANCHESTER MO PACIFIC,MO FALL CREEK ROCK SHOP AUTO TRIM RESTYLING BEACON CAR WASH Rock Shop' on Route 66 - Come by & see our Beacon Motel Neon Sign! Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Lapidary CLASSIC THUNDERBIRD CLUB OF ST. LOUIS KENT JEWELRY / ROUTE 66 ENGRAVING Dedicated to the Classic Thunderbird 1955-1957 CITY OFPACIFIC Est. 1859 - www.pacifrcmissouri.com Creating Custom Jewelry & Gifts on the Route MUFFLER MART MAPLEWOOD, MO D'ANGELOS "Home of the World Famous Pizza" - Call (636) Located at 100 East 6th Street - (573) 364-5434 PARAMOUNT JEWELERS 271-44615 "See our Landmark Neon Sign Since 1946" ROB & KRICKET'S TATER PATCH www.paramoun~ewelers.com DAVE SINCLAIR "Home of the Big Tater Since 1966" CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP-RAM www.rollataterpatch.com TIFFANY'S ORIGINAL DINER "If it's not ri9.ht~we'll make it right" ROLLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The last 24 Hour Diner in St. Louis on (636) 271-405;, Original Route 66! & VISITOR CENTER MAHLER'S TRUCK AND AUTO REPAIR "Engineered for the Road" - www.visitrolla.com Same Location for 34 Years on Route 66! MARSHFIELD MO ROUTE 66 MOTORS (636) 271-2020 Classic Cars and Used Cars - (573) 265-5200 BLACKBERRY CREEK RETREAT / PACIFICAREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE MULE TOBACCO BARN BED & BREAKFAST www.pacifrcchamber.com "Nature's Beauty with Country Charm" Let the Giant Sterling Hillbilly Wave YouIn! RON SANSONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. THE MULE TRADING POST GRILLO'S CAFE Historical Restoration in Brick, Concrete & Stone - Breakfast Served All Day - Call (417) 859-7929 Route 66 Items Antiques, Collectibles, Call (636) 271-4844 Knives & Swords, Southwest Pottery - (573) 364-4711 HIDDEN WATERS NATURE PARK ROUTE 66 RAILFAN VISITOR CENTER- 10 Beautiful Acres with 1853 Callaway' Cabin, TOTEM POLE TRADING POST, INC. MAINLINE VIEWING AREA Antiques, Souvenirs, C-Store "Since 1933" Walking Traits, Water Features & Gardens Raute 66 Model Railroad Club - (636) 742-1678 MARSHFIELD AREACHAMBER OF ROUTE 66 REALTORS ST. CHARLES, MO COMMERCE & TOURISTINFOCTR www.route66realtors.com - (636) 271-6660 www.marshfieldmochamberofcommerce.com FASTLANE CLASSIC CARS (417) 859-$925 THE MERAMEC VALLEY "We Sell Investments That Accelerate" CURRENT NEWS MAGAZINE RV EXPRESS 66, LLC "Pacifrc's Hometown Community News Magazine" NEON TIME WEBSTER COUNTY HISTORICAL Custom Neon & Vintage Sign Restoration (636) 940-7070 SOCIETY & MUSEUM PHELPS MO Man.-Sat. 1-4 p.m. April-eecember. On Facebook - Call 417-468-7407 KCOBSOLETE PARTS ST. CLAIR, MO Ford Parts & Accessories - RT66 Gift Shop (417) 452-FORD (3673) BUDGET LODGING MILLER, MO "A Touch of Class For Less" - Call (636) 629-1000 HANGAR KAFE AT KINGSLEY FIELD CITYOF ST. CLAIR 'Flyin' 'Farmin' and 'Feedin' - Hangar Kafe Established 1843 - "We're Open For Business!" is What Your 'Needin'

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DANA'S SHAVED ICE AND ICE CREAM EAT-RITE DINER ROUTE 66 DINER Do Yourself a Flavor! Eat-Rite or Don't Eat At All "Food, Fun, and Fifties 24 Hours a Day!" (573) 336-8989 HEN DERSON'S ANTIQU ES FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE Architectural Artifacts for Home and Garden On Route 66 at 6211 Chipp,ewa - SUNSHINE CAFE Call (314) 795-2612 See Our Vintage "Bow-TIe' Neon Sign! SWEETWATER BAR-B-QUE LEWIS CAFE HI-POINTE THEATRE "A taste of the Ozarks" At 1-44 & Exit 163, Home Cooked Meals - Thanks for 78 Years! The House of Hits Since 1922 Open Daily www.hi-pointetheatre.com OLD BUS STOP COFFEE SHOP AND ART GALLERY HOWLlN' WOLF HOT RODS SHREWSBURY, MO "Old School Hot Rods Done Right" Your Gathering Place to Stop and Relax on Route 66! CITY OF SHREWSBURY ROUTE 66 CAR CLUB J. BENTZINGER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. "A Proud Part of Historic Route 66" Father's Day Car Show - Call (636) 629-5445 Manufacturers Representatives - "Surrounding our cityofshrewsbury.com Customers with Service" - (314) 549-5510 ST.CLAI R HISTORICAL MUSEUM SHREWSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM VFW POST 2482 See the "Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis" On Route 66 in the former art deco inspired Special Exhibit 6/25/16 - 7/16/17 SPENCER MO Skylark Motel! MOONRISE HOTEL SPENCER GARAGE World's largest rotating man-made moon! See Spencer Restored on Historic Route 66 ST.JAMES MO www.MoonriseHotel.com 4M VINEYARDS & FARMS MUNGENAST CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES SPRINGFIELD, MO "Get xour Grapes on Route 66!" - & MOTORCYCLES MUSEUM Call (573) 265-3340 Celebrating the Passion, Life, and Le.9.,acy AARON SACHS & ASSOCIATES of Dave Mungenast, Sr. (314) 481-1Z91 Committed to Community Service - (417) 777-7777 GREENSTAY HOTEL & SUITES B&N AUTO PARTS Stay green and friendly MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION Visit our Coral Court Motel exhibit BARNES TOWN & COUNTRY MURDON CONCRETE PRODUCTS by the day or by the hour! FURNITURE &APPLIANCES Look for our Dripping Faucet Neon Sign! PEACOCK LOOP DINER Proud to be Part of Route 66 Since 1934! PUBLIC HOUSE BREWING COMPANY Open 24 Hours! Animated Neon Sign! BEST WESTERN ROUTE 66 RAIL HAVEN "A Friend, a Pint, a Session" - Call (573) 261-3333 www.PeacockLoopDiner.com Guests Get A True Rt. 66 Experience Since 1938 SPURGEON'S "66" SERVICE PUBLISHING CONCEPTS, LLC BRICK & MORTAR COFFEE "66" Station on Route 66 Since 1961 Publishing eBooks1.Travel Logs, Maps, Our love isl'eople, our design is simple, our craft is Web sites - (314) /81-8880 coffee. (417) 812-6539 ST.JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURIST CENTER ROUTE 66 ST. LOUIS BUD'S TIRE & WHEEL CO. Visitwww.stjameschamber.net or Call (573) 265-6649 Route 66 St. Louis Books & Unique Handmade Items Selling Tires & Wheels Over 50 Years on Route 66 - route66stlouis.com • ST.JAMES WINERY CITY OF SPRINGFIELD Locally Made. Nationally Awarded. Since 1970. SAINT JOHN NEPOMUK CHAPEL De£artment of Planning & Development Call (573) 265-7912 The Oldest Czech Roman Catholic church (417) 864-1037 in the New World (314) 231-0141 VACUUM CLEANER MUSEUM CROSSTOWN BARBEQUE AND FACTORY OUTLET SANSONE & LAUBER Seringfreld's Original BBQ - Come See 46 Years www.vacuummuseum.com - 1(866) 444-9004 l!!iurr.Lawxers - www.SansoneLaw.com - or History at 1331 E. Division Call [314) 863-0500. CURTIS ENTERPRISES ST. LOUIS, MO ST. LOUIS WELCOME CENTER www.birthplaceofroute66.com Enjoy the show on Route 66 - VisitMO.com AAAAUTO CLUB OF MISSOURI DANNY'S SERVICE CENTER We're Always With You SOUTHWEST MARKET CUISINE Look for our original Neon Sign "Sandwiches Our Specialty" at West Bypass & W. Division! AMERICAN CARNIVAL MART TED DREWES DR. MICHAELJ. CLARKE The place to frnd fun stuff! "It Really is Good, Guys... and Gals!" HISTORY MUSEUM OF OZARKS SCOUTING AUTO EVALUATORS INC. T.FA THE FUTURE ANTIQUES ForAll YourAutomotive Needs - (314) 968-2992 (417) 883-1636, Archiving SW Missouri The Leading Mid Century Dealer in the St. Louis Area Boy Scouting Heritage BANC CARD MIDWEST, INC. Merchant Services Since 1997 - (314) 963-1602 ST. ROBERT, MO ESLICK ENTERPRISES jan(a)banccardmw.com David J. Eslick, Photographer - (417) 889-9332 BAYMONT INN & SUITES I FIREWORKS SUPERMARKETS BLUEBERRY HILL- ST. ROBERT-FT. LEONARD WOOD Visit our locations in Springfreld & Gray Summit - RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB Hometown Hospitality at its Best www.Blueberrr.Hill.com Open All Year! Open 7 Days 11a.m. - Wowee!!! CITY OF ST. ROBERT GREAT RIVER ENGINEERING "Come Grow With Us" - www.saintrobert.com OF SPRINGFIELD, INC. CATHOLIC SUPPLY OF ST. LOUIS, INC. Be Inspired~ Gifts for all Occasions - COMFORT INN www.greatrivereng.com www.cathollcsuppfy.com Unique Rustic Lodge - (573) 336-3553 HISTORY MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE "Where History Comes Alive on Route 66" CHUCK-A-BURGER FAIRFIELD INN Making Business Comfortable! - (573) 336-8600 DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT HOTEL VANDIVORT Cruisin' Capitol of the Midwest since 1957 FIRST STATE BANK, ST. ROBERT lJ.pscale Boutigue Hotel in Downtown Springfreld - Call (417) 83Z-1515 CREVE COEUR PAVING Together We Are Making Progress Our Reputation Rides On Our Service HAMPTON INN HURTS DONUT COMPANY www.CcpStl.com Hot 'On The House' Breakfast - (573) 336-3355 KIRK WHEELER AUTOMOTIVE INC. DEDICATED CAR CLUB LIBERTY LODGE wheelerauto.com - "Your Work Truck bealer" Visit us at: www.dedicatedcarclub.com 66 Rooms on Route 66! - (573) 336-3121 (417) 886-2886 DENT DEVI L of St. Louis PULASKI COUNTY ROUTE 66 LA QUINTA INN - SOUTH SPRINGFIELD Pointless Dent Removal www.dentdevi/.com PRESERVATION Your Home While Traveling - (417) 890-6060 (636) 230-7900 Route 66 Neon Park Planned for St. Robert - Route66Preservation.org LURVEY PROPERTIES DIRECTIONS SAINT LOUIS, LLC St. Louis' Premier Tour Company - PULASKI COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU MEXICAN VILLA EL TACO offering Day Trips and Tours from St. Louis! & VISITORS CENTER On Route 66 at 316 W. Kearney - "33 Miles of Original Route 66" - See our Vintage Neon Sign! DONUT DRIVE-IN Best Hand-cut Donuts in St. Louis on Route 66! www.pulaskicountyusa.com missouri66.org 43 JnlJ business members directory FOLLOW US ON FACE BOOK www.facebook.com/missouri66

MISSOURINEON COMPANY WHITE MOTOR COMPANY UNION,MO Since 1934 - Custom Signs), Billboords, "Buy Rite From White" - (417) 866-8143 Digitol Displays - (800) 7lj8-1778 www.whitemotorcompany.com HUXEL'S AUTO REPAIR Used Parts for Old Cars 1940 to 1980 MITCHEMTIRE & WHEEL WILSON'S CHUCKWAGON Selling Quality Tires on Route 66 Since 1939 Burgers & BBO on Route 66 at 1820 W. Kearney INDIAN HARVESTTRADE (417) 862-110/ On Route 66 - www.indianharvesttrade.com MOTHER ROAD ANTIQUES & UNIQUES Visit the "BIGGEST" Little Antique Shop on Route 66! MASON DIXON FLEA MARKET 10 AM-4 PM Apr I-Oct 1; Winter by chancelappt, STANTON,MO Open Saturdays & Sunday's - (417) 861-9917 On Route 66 at Junction 1-44 & US 50 MERAMEC CAVERNS MOTHER ROAD MOTORCYCLES Open Everyday! Oldest Stop on Route 66 Late Model, Low Mileage Motorcycles VILLA RIDGE, MO www.WeBuyHarleys.cam STRAFFORD, MO BOURBEUSE VALLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON O'REILLYAUTO PARTS Junction of 1-44 & Hwy 50 on Route 66 AUSTIN'S PUMPING SERVICE Visit www.oreillyauto.cam "Service is not a Department, it's an Attitude" SUNSET MOTEL OZARKS PUBLIC TELEVISION (417) 987-9914 AVintage Neon Night Scene along Historic Route 66! K9ZK-Springpeld / KOZJ-Joplin BUSHMASTERS ROCKIN RACE PLACE VISIt us at www.optv.org & HOTROD MUSEUM WALNUT GROVE, MO QCMOTO Located at MM #94 on 1-44 - The Place to Drink, Eat BBQ, Sniff Nitro. Live Nitro/Jet Dragster 7C'S WINERY Located at Exit 84 on 1-44 and Historic Route 66 - Fine Wine & Mead in a Country Setting Call (417) 862-4343 Start-Ups on 'Saturdays R&S MEMORIAL DECORATIONS CHESTNUT PLAZA Making Memorial Decorations Since 1959 At Corner of 1-44 and State Highway 125 WASHINGTON, MO Call (417) 732-6263 CITYOF STRAFFORD IRON SPIKE MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM The Best Small Town on Main Street USA - Located at Hwy 100 & High Street - (636) 667-3380 REX SMITH 01 L COMPANY www.lronSpike.org Family Owned & Operated an Route 66 Bypass Route 66 Smce 1933 COMMON GROUNDS COFFEE & CAFE WAYNESVILLE, MO RJ'SROUTE 66 DELCOUR PROPERTIES Route 66 Collectibles Made in the USA Alice DelCour - (417) 839-2152 ALLSAFE SELFSTORAGE by Photographer Judy Walker - www.rjsroute66.com Home-Business-Auto Climate Controlled Units - JOE'SROUTE 66 DINER Call 573-774-3800 ROUTE 66 BIKER GEAR Hand-breaded Pork Tenderloins, Hand-cut Onion Rings & Tater Fries Daily! CAVE STATE CRUISERS CAR CLUB ROUTE 66 CAR MUSEUM Car Show the Weekend After Father's Day Classic & Sports Cars - 1624 W. College St - STRAFFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (573) 435-9297 Open Wednesday thru Saturday Call (417) 894-7653 tor Information on 2014 "Route 66 Days" Event CITY OF WAYNESVILLE ROUTE 66 HOTDOGS "On the Banks of the Roaring Roubidoux" www.route66hotdogs.com STRAFFORD BRANCH LIBRARY on Historic Route 66! Cruise down Route 66 to the ROUTE 66 MISSOURI TOURS Strafford Branch Library! HOPPERS PUB Step-on Guides for Motorcoach Tours - "66 Brews on Route 66"- www.hopperspub.com Call (417) 343-1567 TEAM LIQUORS (573) 774-0135 Watch for our Vintage "LIQUOR" Neon Sign SPRINGFIELD AREA on Route 66! ILOVE ICE CREAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "Get Your Licks on Route 66!" in Roubidoux Plaza Everywhere Should Be Like This - Call (417) 862-5567 THE CUTTINGROOM Give your hair a "Kick" on Route 66!! LONE OAK PRINTINGCO. SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY "Where First Impressions Count" - LIBRARYCENTER Call (573) 774-3001 Drive Here to Research Route 66 and More! SULLIVAN, MO LOST IN THE WOODSANTIQUES SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY COMFY OZARK RENTAL HOME & COLLECTIBLES LOCALHISTORY DEPARTMENT "Lod~ing for Route 66 Travelers on the Meramec LJptown Antigues in Downtown Waynesville Genealogy,Family Heritage, River' - Call 314-602-2389 Call (573) 433-2855 and Civil War Research Center! DU KUM INN RESTAURANT NONA'S KITCHEN SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY Serving Route 66 Travelers Since 1961! "The Little Green House on Route 66 on the Square" LIBRARYSTATION (573) Jf68-6114 (573) 774-2527 Cruise into the Library Station to view Car and Train Memorabilia! HARRY'S TIRE, LLC ROUTE 66 CANDY SHOPPE New Tires),Custom Wheels, & Tire Repair Salt Water Taffy, Fucf.ge,Popcorn, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (573) 46lj-4128 and Old-FashIoned Candy CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Birt~place of Route 66 - Springpeld, MO SCHMIDT AUTOCENTER PULASKI COUNTY HISTORICAL 1(800) 67$-8767 "Late Model Pre-Owned Vehicles Since 1954" MUSEUM & SOCIETY (573) 468-2233 10 SPRINGFIELD/ROUTE 66 KOA Open Saturdays Only a.m.-4 p.m. April thru Sept. Great Camping on Route 66 Since 1972! SULLIVAN AREA SECURITY BANK OF PULASKI COUNTY STEAK 'N SHAKE CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE Established 1936 - On the Historic Pulaski County Famous For Steakburgers & Route 66! "Spend The Night or a Lifetime" Courthouse Square www.sullivanmochamber.com STEWART AUTOSERVICE INC. SEDA'S GIFT SHOPPE & PS COMPUTER REPAIR LLC Making Friends Since 1971 at 521 E. 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(THEN) An overlook on the Meramec River bluff constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was named for Lars Peter Jensen, manager of the Missouri Botanical Garden's Shaw Arboretum and President of the Henry Shaw Gardenway Association.The association directed beautification efforts along Route 66, dedicated as the Henry Shaw Gardenway between Sr. Louis and the arboretum. The overlook was dedicated on May 30, 1936.

(NOW) Jensen's Point was a popular roadside stop into the 1970s. But it was abandoned for over 25 years. The brush grew wild and broken glass littered the site. Owner Wayne Winchester kept it from deteriorating further when he acquired the property in the 1990s. The City of Pacific acquired the site for a park and it was rededicated on May 30, 2016. The view of the Meramec River and Route 66 hasn't changed much since 1939.

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