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2 OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES
3 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Robert Gehl
4 NEWS FROM THE ROAD
10 BRIDGE SAVED FROM DEMOLITION - AT LEAST FOR NOW
12 SUMMER NIGHTS AND DOUBLE FEATURES: MISSOURI'S ROUTE 66 DRIVE-IN THEATERS Cheryl Eicher Jett
19 SNORTlN' NORTON Joe Sonderman
24 MEET ME AT THE TRAINWRECK Joe Sonderman
30 CZECH ROUTE 66 SOLO BICYCLE RIDE Zdenek Jurasek
30 I THE OLD STAGECOACH STOP Joe Sonderman
39 NEW MEMBERS • Robert Gehl
40 BUSINESS MEMBER DIRECTORY Robert Gehl
48 THEN AND NOW Joe Sonderman
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FUTURE MEETING DATES Saturday, July 8, 2017 - Oasis Convention Center, Springfield, MO Saturday, October 14, 2017 - Kirkwood Station Restaurant & Brewing Co., Kirkwood, MO / Saturday, January 13, 2018 - Matt's Steakhouse, Rolla, MO I FOLLOW THE ASSOCIATION ON FACEBOOK ON THE COVER Please become a fan to stay up to date on meetings, activities, news from the road MERAMEC RIVER BRIDGE AT TIMES BEACH and magazine previews. You are welcome to post your favorite Route 66 pictures. PHOTO BY JOE SONDERMAN Thanks to Internet Services Director Chris Debosek. www.facebook.com/missouri66
Sboso Me Routt 66 Magazine is the official publication of 'The Roure 66 Associnrion of Missouri. Show Me Routt 66 Magazine is published quarterly and is distributed free of charge (0 all paid members in good standing of The Rome 66 Association of Missouri. Additional copies may be purchased for the COSt in advance of S6 USD each including postage.Request for additional copies may be made direct [0 The Rome 66 Association of Missouri, P.O. Box 8117. Sr. Louis. Missouri 63156.Manuscripts and photographs submitted for publication are welcome and should be sent electronically to Joe Sonderman, Magazine Coordinator, Rome 66 Association of Missouri, at [email protected]. Reproduction of this magazine in part or in whole, is prohibited without written permission from the President andlor Board of Directors of The Route 66 Association of Missouri. The Route 66 Association of Missouri and rhe production staff are not responsible for errors or omissions contained herein. The Route 66 Association of Missouri and the production staff retain the right to edit any submitted materi- als and 10 nor publish an article of questionable ccncenr or that goes against the purpose of The Route 66 Association of Missouri.The Route 66 Association of Missouri is a non-profit corporation established co preserve, promote and develop Old Route 66 in Missouri.
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OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Tommy Pike James Crooks Tonya Pike Robert Schulz 1602 East Dale St. 2540 Christopher Oaks Ct. P.O. Box 9623 708 South Market St. Springfield, MO 65803 St. Louis, MO 63129 Springfield, MO 65801 Waterloo, IL 62298 (417) 865-1318 (314) 293-2540 (417) 872-7280 (618) 939-7021 furyon66(cilearthlink.net jimmy52(cilatt.net tjp_666(cilya hoo.com schulz(cilhtc.net
BOARD OF Jerry Benner Larry Frickenschmidt Bob Schwartz Diane Warhover 1115Chatelet Dr. 2131 S. Farm Road 199 P.O. Box 498 418 Cloister Walk DIRECTORS Ferguson, MO 63135 Springfield, MO 65809 Osage Beach, MO 65065. Kirkwood, MO 63122 (314) 521-4255 (417) 861-2969 (314) 650 5767 (314) 965-5751 ~benner(cilmindspring.com Imfnations(cilaol.com bobo beck1(cilmsn.com warhoverdiane(cilgmail.com
Michael Boggs Robert Gehl Mark Stauter BOARD MEMBER 17529 Chesterfield Lane 1667 Timber Ridge Est. Dr. 309 Hutchinson Dr. EMERITUS Phillipsburg, MO 65722 Wildwood, MO 63011 Rolla, MO 65401 Joe Schulte (417) 589-0023 office (636) 458-4585 office (573) 341-2932 940 Saint Antoine St. (417) 664-2768 cell (314) 971-6366 cell markcsta uter(cilgma iI.com Florissant, MO 63031 michaelboggs(alrocketmail.com rgehI66(cilearthlink.net (314) 921-1329 James J. Thole GJoes99(cilyahoo.com David J. Eslick Jerry L. Law 1264 Jade Wind Cir. 3311 South Elmira 434 N. 5th Street Manchester, MO 63011 Springfield, MO 65807 Wood River, IL 62095 (636) 227-2258 (417) 889-9332 (314) 440-0040 66thole(cilsbcglobal.net djeslick(cilundata.com thelaw1(cilsbcglobal.net
COMMITTEES HISTORIAN I MEMBERSHIP MOTOR TOUR PUBLICATIONS ORAL HISTORY SERVICES Robert Schulz Diane Warhover, Jerry Benner, Chairperson Robert Gehl, Director 708 South Market Chairperson 1115Chatelet Dr. 1667 Timber Ridge Est. Dr. Waterloo, IL 62298 418 Cloister Walk Ferguson, MO 63135 Wildwood, MO 63011 (618) 799-8021 Kirkwood, MO 63122 (314) 521-4255 (636) 458-4585 office schulz(cilhtc.net (314) 965-5751 ~benner(cilmindspring.com (314) 971-6366 cell warhoverdiane(cilgmail.com Tommy Pike rgehI66(cilearthlink.net 1602 East Dale St. NEON HERITAGE SHOW ME ROUTE 66 Springfield, MO 65803 PRESERVATION MISSOURI HISTORIC MAGAZINE (417) 865-1318 James J. Thole, Chairperson ROUTE 66 BYWAY Joe Sonderman, Editor furyon66(cilearthlink.net 1264 Jade Wind Cir. CONTACT 1710 Coachway Lane Manchester, MO 63011 Tommy Pike Hazelwood, MO 63042 INTERNET SERVICES (636) 227-2258 1602 East Dale St. (314) 609-6370 Chris Debosek, 66thole(cilsbcglobal.net Springfield, MO 65803 stl rt66(cilaol.com Director (417) 865-1318 637 Rayburn Ave. PRESERVATION furyon66(cilearthlink.net Crestwood, MO 63126 Jane Dippel, Chairperson (314) 609-6927 7920 Captain Conn Dr. cdkd(cilearthlink.net St. Louis, MO 63123 (314) 843-7132 vestaon66(cilatt.net membership matters ~
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mong many different monikers, at the ticket counter/concession stand, I was A Route 66 is often referred to as further delighted by the restored neon accents the "road of dreams." It was truly that for on the lobby ceiling.By this time, dinnertime the many who used this pathway to seek a was definitely calling, and I asked Brian better existence or sought meaning in their about the recently opened Webb City Cafe, accompanying classic blade sign on the journey of life. And it still is today, now directly across Main Street from the Theater. front facade, The high perch of the rooftop into her 91 sr year, nurturing all who answer With a good recommendation, I alighted to sign will pinpoint the location of Wilder's her call. the Cafe, and anxiously awaited the arrival from blocks away, with three animated The road is of the "Route 66 Meatloaf" arrows flashing sequentially above the name also very often one I ordered off the extensive of this proud establishment. Mike and that is chocked menu. It was wonderful - Marsha Pawlus have carefully cultivated full of unexpected portions large enough to jam a Wilder's heritage for the past 20 years and pleasures. I recently wood-chipper - and I topped are a long-time Business Member of our had that experience off my repast with a nice organization. A few additional blocks south in what I'll call "a conversation with the owner, of Wilder's at 1719 S. Main is another local Thursday evening Carlos Bolanos, who became a eatery institution, Fred & Red's. This Joplin on Route 66." new Business Member of our treasure had been closed for the past several My evening Association that evening. Be years, but to my sheer excitement, it was • began with a sure to stop in if you're near now open again under the new ownership planned photo stop Webb City some evening to of David Schaefer. Vowing to keep all that at the venerable Boots Court in Carthage, enjoy the food and the view of the Theater's was sacred about Fred & Red's, David Missouri. After a peek into the office to let impressive image. Fortified, I did a quick has kept the same menu - chili, tamales, front desk hostess Debbie Dee know that I follow-up visit with Brian to leave a note and their Spaghetti Red specialties - and was out front and taking pictures, I allowed of appreciation for the beautiful restoration the vintage neon sign that sprang back the green glow of luminous gas to wash work accomplished to life in full working order. Now almost over my iPhone camera as the post-work there and some of 9:30 PM, I met David and enjoyed a soft day traffic passed by on Garrison Avenue. our Association drink at the counter - and committed to The neon scene at the Boots continues to materials for Scott David that I would be back the following mesmerize me and it's a real treat to be in and Nancy, the evening for dinner and to pick up his new its presence. Not having any firm plans owners of the Business membership in our Association. for dinner, I headed west into Webb City, Theater. Feeling Both Wilder's and Fred & Red's, while as it had been more than a few months full and on a roll, just off Route 66, are cherished icons and since I'd last visited. Reaching Main Street, I headed west into absolute must-stops on any journey through I glanced south and quickly realized that Joplin. southwest Missouri. the Route 66 Movie Cruising 66 Having been thoroughly fed, watered, Theater (124 S. Main) through the heart and rewarded once again by the Mother was ablaze in glory as of downtown Road, I retreated to my hotel room for the has not been seen for Joplin, I continued night, amazed once again by the magic years. All of the exterior south on Main Street past the found along this infamous highway. For neon accent striping storied Wilder's Restaurant, a short five hour stretch one Thursday had been restored, the our candidate for a National evening in a normal week of the year, glass blocks in the center Park Service Route 66 Corridor Route 66 provided style and sustenance for of the facade radiated Preservation Program grant another traveler to touch her spirit. In an a deep blue, and the for 2017. If awarded, the era of predictability with controlled access marquee proudly 50/50 cost-share would fund interstates, expect the unexpected on Route displayed the shield of the restoration of the massive 66 and discover the pleasures she offers us America's Main Street. rooftop neon "WILDER'S still today. Hope to see you on the road! After popping inside fine foods" sign, creating a and speaking with Brian dual neon scene with the Bob Gehl "TRVL66"
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While MoDOT's Historic Preservation Division works with parties interested in preserving the current bridge, the department is advertising for a consultant to design the new bridge. MoDOT hopes to have a consultant on board by the end of March, with the design work lasting through the remainder of the year. The project is tentatively scheduled to bid in April 2018, with construction beginning in summer 2018. MoDOT hopes to have traffic on the new bridge by early 2019. MoDOT will hold another public meeting to share the design plans and alignment, as well as any progress made on the potential for saving the current bridge. That meeting will tentatively take place in late summer or early fall. GASCONADE BRIDGE NEWS MoDOT closed the Gasconade River Bridge, located on the Interstate 44 outer road, on Dec. 18,2014, due to considerable The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to bypass the deterioration.The Missouri Highways and Transportation Route 66 Gasconade Bridge near Hazelgreen and leave it standing, Commission in July 2016 approved $4.4 million in construction at least for the time being. The plan was developed based on funding in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to feedback from a public meeting held last December, as well as on replace the bridge. interest shown by groups wanting to preserve the bridge. That may be good news, but MoDOT has indicated all along that liability issues and limited funds would require the department to remove the bridge unless an outside entity stepped forward to HOT SUMMER NIGHTS SET take ownership of and maintain the bridge. The current bridge will remain in place as the agency works Hot Summer Night's at the Lake of the Ozarks is et for a through the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic banner year in 2017 as they celebrate the l Oth anniversary of the Preservation Act. The act requires federal agencies and the event. The overall theme for 2017 will be: "Cruisin' Time Again- recipient of federal funds, such as MoDOT, to consider the effects l Oth Anniversary Celebration." And once again this year, Rome 66 of projects on properties eligible for listing on the National Register gets a special night. Hot Summer Nights is a series of car cruises on of Historic Places, such as the Gasconade River Bridge. the historic Bagnell Dam Strip at Lake Ozark, Missouri.
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or can mail if necessary. Deadline for ordering tickets is June l Sth, NO EXCEPTIONS as seating is limited. All in all, it will be a fun night in one beautiful ballpark. If you have never been to beautiful Hammonds Field you do not want to miss this opportunity.
BIRTHPLACE FESTIVAL SET
Please mark your calendar to celebrate all things Route 66, August 11-12 at the seventh annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in downtown Springfield. Registration for the 2017 car and motorcycle show is open at route66festivalsgf.com. Events will include the annual Birthplace of Route 66 Parade with a pre-parade party at the Birthplace Each event has a special theme, starting on May 12 with of Route 66 Roadside Park, a two-day car and motorcycle show, a "Cruisin' Thru the Years." On June 9, "It's a 66 Day-Route 66 Gypsy Tour motorcycle poker run, and the Birthplace of Route 66 Returns." Mikaela Carson, who served as Missouri's first Miss Festival Signature Concert Series featuring country music superstars Route 66 and is currently Miss City of Fountains, will open the Big & Rich at the outdoor Aaron Sachs Stage on Friday night. June 9th event. She is the founder of Operation Welcome Home, Three Dog Night performs at the Gillioz Theatre Saturday night. dedicated to creating a culture of gratitute, kindness, and respect There will be free live music at Park Central Square and Jordan towards active duty and retired military personnel. Valley Park, an outdoor movie, vendor villages, a run/walk and the On July 14, the event celebrates "Bikes, Trikes and Trucks." annual two-day convention of Route 66 authors, artists, collectors The August 11 theme is "Muscle Cars and Custom Cars" and and associations at The Old Glass Place (501 E. St. Louis St.) September 8 will be a salute to the veterans or "Vettes for Veterans. "The usual assortment of entertainers for the kids will be present New to the festival this year:
along with the legendary Leo Case spinning tunes from 6 to 11 PM. o Aaron Sachs & Associates will be the official sponsor of the This event is free and takes place rain or shine. Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Car Show awards. All entries Sponsors are need to help fund this great family oriented event, will have a chance of winning a Chevy crate motor, a new set as well as volunteers to help sell tee shirts and crowd control. Please of tires and wheels, Branson getaways and more. contact Bob Schwartz at (314) 650-6767 or Jeff Van Donsel at o Aaron Sachs & Associates will bring a special Route 66 (573) 365-2460 for additional information. exhibit to the Discovery Center. This hands-on learning exhibit will feature Route 66 past, present, and future for kids and adults.
TAKE 66 OUT TO THE BALLGAME o A new motorcycle stunt show will feature extreme thrill rider Adam Holbrook. On July 8, the Route 66 Association of Missouri meeting takes o The Shrine Mosque will be hosting an indoor display of place at the Oasis Convention Center in Springfield. An evening classic cars, featuring selections from the private collections at the Springfield Cardinals game is planned for all those attending of Warren Davis, Guy Mace and the Ozark Antique Auto Club. the association meeting that day. The Springfield Cardinals will be o Finally, festival partners are very excited to announce the hosting the Frisco Rough Riders; the Texas Rangers AA affiliate launch of the "Mother Roadster" car build, which will be that evening. unveiled at this year's Route 66 Festival. This one-of-a-kind Tickets are available in the Redbird Roost, which is suite level project will bring together the high-profile automotive seating on the third base side for $27. Tickets include your seat, all community in the Ozarks to custom build a '32 Ford the ballpark food you care to eat, nachos with all the trimmings, Roadster, to be raffled off for charity and given to one a small salad bar and unlimited soft drinks. Also, everyone in the lucky winner. group will receive a free Cardinal cap. As an added bonus, it is a double bobble head give a way night and the first 2,000 fans will As in years past, vendors, food and live music will be available receive the bobble head. You do not have ro attend the meeting to on and around Park Central Square both Friday and Saturday. go to the game. Vendors interested in participating in the festival are asked to For tickets make checks payable to the: Springfield Cardinals contact Tom Mast at KY3 at [email protected]. and mail to Bob Schwartz, P.O. Box 498, Osage Beach, MO. For more information, please visit route66festivalsgf.com 65065.Any questions call Bob at: (314) 650-5767. Bob will or contact Cora Scott, City of Springfield, at (417) 864-1009 or distribute the tickets at the association meeting or if you are going [email protected]. to the game but not the meeting, he will place them in "will call"
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Beginning at 6:30 PM on Saturday night, , ~ ;--II Dottie's Family Restaurant will host our festivities. Their regular buffet meal with dessert is $10.99 per person, subject to change and paid at the door. You may arrive at Dottie's and dine whenever you like. Discuss the day with other roadies, look at the Route 66 murals, listen to a presentation on Route 66, and place bids in the Silent Auction. We will leave around 9:00 AM Sunday and continue our journey eastward (no drivers meeting). 28TH ANNUAL MOTOR TOUR The Motor Tour will end at the Dogwood Shelter inside Route 66 State Park with a BBQ lunch by Super Smokers. After a noon This year's Route 66 Association of Missouri Motor Tour, lunch, a walk "Down by the Riverside" to the Meramec River will "Down by the Riverside", will be in the traditional point-to-point be offered, weather permitting. Cost of lunch, including drink and format on September 8-lO, 2017. Look for the registration flyer dessert, is $15.00 per person paid in advance. included in the meeting notice mailed to you recently. A registration fee of $25 dollars per car applies. We must receive your signed registration form and payment Registration and a roadie gathering will be on Friday, September by August 25,2017. Check the Association's website or 8th between 4 PM and 9 PM at our host, the Best Western Plus Facebook page in case any details change. Or, contact Robert Coach House Inn at 2535 N Glenstone Avenue in Springfield. Call Schulz at (618) 799-8021; [email protected] or Tommy Pike at for reservations at (417) 862-0701 by August 25, 2017 and ask for (417) 865-1318; [email protected]. the Route 66 Association Motor Tour rate ($79.99, one king or two queen beds, plus tax). After gathering for a brief driver meeting at 9 AM on Saturday, September 9th, we will journey eastward on our own. We will tour AUCTION ITEMS BENEFIT PRESERVATION the Bennett Spring Fish Hatchery at 1 PM. This tour is free and no reservation is required. The Route 66 Association of Missouri's Preservation Award The Days Inn & Suites at 97 Ozark Drive in Cuba is the host Fund is financed by the sale of 50- 50 tickets at all Association motel on Saturday night. Call for reservations at (573) 885-0100 meetings and most Association events. Additional funds are by August 25, 2017 and ask for the Route 66 Association Motor provided thru the Silent Auction at the Saturday night banquet on Tour rate ($50.00 or $55.00, one king or two queen beds the Association's Annual Motor Tour - and this is where your help respectively, plus tax). is needed! The Wagon Wheel Motel on Historic Route 66 at 901 East If you have a Route 66 item you wish to donate for the Silent Washington Boulevard,Cuba is a unique lodging option. Call Auction, please bring it to the quarterly Association meetings (573) 885-3411 to learn more about this vintage boutique motel in April or July, or the registration desk at the Motor Tour in with lovingly restored rooms. September, and give it to Association Secretary Tonya Pike or
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Treasurer Robert Schulz. If you are unable to attend any of these Laclede County, which donated $25,000 toward the project; events and have something 66 you wish to donate, please mail it to: Bruce Owen, an heir to the Nelson family and a board member Secretary Tonya Pike of the Route 66 Society; John Shelton, director of Lebanon Parks PO Box 9623 / Springfield, MO 65803 and Recreation; Paul Whitehill, whose Joplin-based Whitehill If mailed, please be sure your package is mailed in time for an Enterprises is designing and fabricating the murals; and Bill Jones, August 30, 2017 delivery so that it can be taken to the Motor Tour. president of the Route 66 Society. Vice President Gary Sosniecki Every year, the Route 66 Association of Missouri gives was master of ceremonies. several Preservation Awards to Missouri Route 66 entities who "The mural we dedicate today is the first of three that will be have completed some sort of preservation project. Jane Dippel, on display here to pay homage to the spirit of the travelers and the Chairperson of the Preservation Committee, asks for nominations history of the people who provide rest, food, and comfort to those each year for these awards. The Route 66 Association of Missouri who traveled past this place on their way to the adventures and is the only one of the 8 state Route 66 associations who gives not opportunities that awaited at the end of their journey," Jordan said. only a preservation award but a token monetary award as well. It Boswell Park fronts Elm Street, which was Route 66's original path is only thru the donations trom our members that we are able to through Lebanon from 1926 to 1957. continue to do this. The mural project goes hand-in-hand with improvements to To recap,"in 2016, three awards were given. Each award consisted Boswell Park that embrace a Route 66 theme, including a replica of of a letter of award and a check for $500. The amount of money the fountain from Nelson's Dream Village. The 20-foot-by-l O-foot and number of awards varies from year to year based on the murals consist of digitally printed kiln-fired tiles. amount of money in the Preservation Award Fund and the number The Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society is in charge of of nominations received. For 2016, awards were given to the Circle fund-raising for the $75,000 project. On the day of the ceremony, Inn Malt Shop in Bourbon, the Phelps School at Phelps, and to the $5,300 was donated to the project. As of mid-March, $10,000 City of Pacific for their work on Jensen Point. If you have someone remained to be raised. Donors of at least $100 will be recognized on with a completed preservation project you would like to nominate tile plaques on the backs of the murals. The size of the donation will for a 2017 award, please mail your nomination to Ms. Dippel. Her determine the size of the font used in displaying the donor's name. address is in the front of this magazine Checks may be written to the Lebanon Area Foundation with the notation "Route 66 Mural Project." They may be mailed to the Lebanon Area Foundation, P.O. Box 1042, Lebanon, MO 65536, L.EBANON UNVEILS FIRST ROUTE 66 MURAL or to the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society, P.O. Box 66, GARY SOSNIECKI - VICE PRESIDENT Lebanon, MO 65536. LEBANON-LACLEDE COUNTY ROUTE 66 SOCIETY The goal is for all three murals to be complete by the Lebanon Route 66 Festival, which will be June 17 in Boswell Park. This will The first of three Route 66 murals for Lebanon's Route be the first festival since a nine-year run that ended in 2009. 66-themed Boswell Park was unveiled Feb. 18 in a ceremony hosted by the Lebanon- Laclede County Route 66 Society in partnership with the Lebanon Parks and Recreation Department. The mural depicts an iconic 1957 Chevrolet driving Route 66 at the entrance of Lebanon. The second mural will show a 1929 Texaco gas truck crossing the Gasconade River Bridge in eastern Laclede County. The third will be a tribute to the Nelson family, which donated much of the land for Route 66 in Lebanon and later operated Nelson's Dream Village and the Nelson Tavern at the Route 66 intersection with Missouri 5. Speakers at the ceremony included Chuck Jordan, a Lebanon city councilman and a board member of the Route 66 Society; Danny Rhoads, presiding commissioner of
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DIFFERENT ANGLE ON THE BUNION DERBY Willem and his Monique fell in love with Route 66 in 2005 and co-founded the Dutch Route 66 Association in 2014. They Many Route 66 roadies know pan of the history of the 1928 were inspired in 2009 to create their first work of art in the form "Bunion Derby" the cross-country footrace from Los Angeles to of Lucille Hamons' station near Hydro, Oklahoma. New York Ciry that helped engrain 66 in the consciousness of When word came that Willem was approaching the end, America. Bur many don't know the entire srory. When the runners Dutch association chairman Dries Bessels launched a fundraising had covered nearly the entire length of Route 66, there were still effort to grant him a final wish. Willem wanted to donate many 1,000 miles to go. of his models to Route 66 museums in the United States.The Many previous effort raised enough money to pack the items securely and an books and articles international shipper delivered them to the states free of charge. have concentrated Willem said he made models "co see the old buildings come on promoter C. C. alive again." "Cash and Carry" A /I;sloriculTourand Driving Guitlt, Chicago to Nt'IIJ York Cily Pyle or the Rome 66 RACING LEGEND DIES 66 portion of the race. The 1928 The long time owner of a landmark business in Springfield Bunion Derby: A has passed away. Bud Perry had operated Bud's Tire and Wheel Historical Tour and on College Street, Rome 66 since 1958. The shop was a favorite Driving Guide, for shutterbugs because of its colorful murals featuring classic Chicago to New York City by James R. Powell, Founder of the Rome cars. The business was one of the first in Springfield ro distribute 66 Association of Missouri goes into derail about the race from costorn wheel and still gets great customer reviews for service.Bud Joliet, Illinois to New York Ciry - what happened after the runners was known for greeting customers and welcoming visitors to take left the Main Street of America. photos. The historical tour provides a turn-by-turn driving guide ro Bud was very active in the local Springfield racing scene. He find the route today, describes surviving sites along the route and started racing in 1961 at the old Fairgrounds Speedway. He left offers stories of life in the late 1920s.More than 200 illustrations, competition in 1967, but had an impressive career during that including period photographs, postcard images, and maps illustrate time. Bud won the 1964 Fairgrounds season championship driving the epic tale. Reports from period newspapers add color and a sense a Katz Drugstores 1964 Chevrolet Impala. He also set a track of the moment. record of 13.56 seconds on the fifth-mile track that season. In 2002, By the time the race reached Joliet, 70 of the original 199 he received a "Pioneer" induction into the Ozark Area Racers Hall starters were left to push on to New York Ciry. Runners would of Fame. spend the next 22 days covering 1,063.2 miles.A glimpse back At the 2013 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, Bud was honored in time, with a look at the places along that historic route today with the John T. Woodruff Award, which recognizes people from and a description of how to get there, this book has something Springfield who have made contributions to Route 66. He loved for everyone from historians to runner and from road warriors to helping numerous Charities including ANPAC Car Show, Junebug armchair travelers. Jamboree and Relay for Life as well as other charities co numerous ro rnention. Leslie "Bud" Perry died on January 23, 2017. He was 79 years old. FRIEND OF 66 PASSES
Route 66 has lost a dear friend from overseas. Willem Bor of the Netherlands died of cancer on January 17,2017. He was 61 years old.This gifted artist was known around the world for his meticulous scale models of Rome 66 icons. In June 2010, Willem and his wife Monique came ro Lebanon ro present an amazing detailed model ro the Laclede Counry Rome 66 Museum. It depicts the Diamonds Restaurant at Villa Ridge. Willem and Monique also brought a re-creation of Gary Turner's Gay Parita Sinclair Station at Paris Springs Junction. Willem presented Gary Turner with the model at the Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon and Gary displayed it proudly. William and Monique also added the final piece to the large diorama of Lebanon in the 1940s at the museum. He overcame many hurdles to recreate Nelson's Tavern, including having minimal information on how the structure looked from the back. The diorama also includes Nelson's Dream Village, the Bus Station and a Standard Station, an accurate depiction of the intersection of US 66 and MO 5.
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ROAD AHEAD PARTNERSHIP UPDATE
The Rr, 66 Board of Directors held it s first meeting on Center in Albuquerque, then dined together at the Center's Pueblo February 16-18, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. A few highlights Harvest Cafe. of the meeting include: When completed, minutes of the Board's meeting and the Officers of the Board were elected: Bill Thomas, Chairman organization's bylaws will be posted on the Rt. 66 Road Ahead [Illinois], David Bricker,Vice Chairman [California]' Renee Partnership's website accessible at: www.sites.google.com/ Charles, Secretary [Kansas], Bill Kelly, Treasurer [Illinois]. Their sitel 66roadahead. terms are for one year. Member of the Rt. 66 Road Ahead Partnership • The Board formally reaffirmed the Road Ahead's mission, Board of Directors include: outcomes, and organizational structure previously developed by David Bricker - Chair of the Preservation Working Group the Steering Committee per input it had received via a series of Rt, 66 Collaboration Workshop meetings attended by approximately Melissa Beasley - New Mexico Rt, 66 Association 400 Rt. 66 stakeholders in June 2015. The board also finalized and Renee Charles - Kansas Hisroric Rt. 66 Association/Rt. 66 adopted bylaws for the Road Ahead, which will be made available Association of Kansas to the public soon and determined that Annual Meetings of the Larry Clonts - Texas Old Rt. 66 Association Board will be open to the public. David Dunaway -Chair of the Research & Education Working Board members heard update reporrs from each of the Road Group Ahead's five Working Groups that are tasked with meeting the Sharlene Fouser - Arizona Rt, 66 Scenic Byway Program goals needed to achieve the organization's desired ourcomes and Jeff Fulgenzi -Chair of the Economic Development Working an update from John Conoboy, Chairman of the Road Ahead's Group National Hisroric Trail Task Force, and welcomed Amy Webb and Granr Stevens, representatives from the National Trust for Hisroric Bill Kelly -Chair of the Promotion Working Group Preservation, who were on hand to discuss opportunities for the John Miller - Illinois Rt, 66 Association Road Ahead and the Trust to work together ro ensure Rt, 66 is Brad Nickson - Oklahoma Route 66 Association designated a National Historic Trail. Tommy Pike - Rt. 66 Association of Missouri There was also a discussion of strategic opportunities presenred Scott Piotrowski - California Hisroric Rt, 66 Association by the introduction in Congress of HB66, a bill that would Bill Thomas - Chairman of the Board of Directors establish a national Rt. 66 100,hAnniversary Commission, and an update from Emerson Vallo, Chairman of the Road Ahead's Tribal Advisory Group [TAG], who discussed the purpose of the TAG For additional information contact: Bill Thomas - and ways it and the Road Ahead could collaborate. theraadaheadtogmail.com. The Rt. 66 Road Ahead Partnership Board members and several of their spouses, along with Post Office Box 166, Atlanta, Illinois 61723 representatives from the National Park Service also enjoyed opportunities ro become better acquainred with each other, as well as more informed regarding Rt. 66 resources in Albuquerque. They enjoyed a tour of the Rr. 66 exhibit at the University of New Mexico's Center for Southwest Research, followed by dinner at the iconic Fronrier Restaurant located on Rt. 66. The Board and its guests also rook advanrage of a private tour of the Pueblo Cultural
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THE HISTORIC ROUTE 66 MERAMEC RIVER BRIDGE ATTIMES BEACH WILL STAND, AT LEAST FOR AWHILE. BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO BE DONE. A MAJOR DONATION HAS CLEARED THE WAY FOR MISSOURI STATE PARKS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE SPAN, BUT MILLIONS MORE ARE NEEDED TO COMPLETE RESTORATION OF THE BRIDGE TO CARRY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC - AND TO REUNITE BOTH SIDES OF ROUTE 66 STATE PARK.
nJanuary2016, Missouri State Parks announced that the Iagency would accept ownership of the Meramec River Route 66 (Times Beach)Bridge if an endowment of $1,000,000 could be provided no later than December 31,2016. Bridge ownership had been in question since MoDOT removed the bridge from the state highway system in 2009. It was a daunting request. Although a portion of the endowment funds were available through MoDOT ($325,000, which was to be used for demolition should the bridge campaign fail) and Missouri State Parks ($100,000), it was up to the stakeholders to find the remaining $525,000. Stakeholders immediately launched a FacebookiGoFundMe campaign and began to brainstorm. Initially, not much happened - bur in May, 2016, something did happen that in retrospect seems significant. On a chilly morning in early May, a group of abour 30 people gathered in front of the bridge to participate in the National Trust's annual "This Place Matters" campaign, which raises awareness abour endangered historic properties. Once the image was posted on Facebook and GoFundMe, people began to take notice. Donations began to increase, an artist from Minneapolis donated her talents to create/sell t-shirts (donating profits to the bridge campaign), and new faces began to show up at the monthly stakeholder meetings. One of those faces was Philip Stupp, whose family started Stupp Bridge and Iron Company in the 1850s. His wife, Judith, had caught notice of the preservation effort to save the bridge and asked her husband if his family's company had anything to do with the bridge - Mr. Stupp thought not. Judith and is anticipated to take several years. For more information about asked her husband again and he got curious. It turns out that the the new bridge campaign or to make a donation, go to: https:// Stupp Family had a lot to do with the bridge. They fabricated the savethisbridge.org/home. steel for it! The bridge at Times Beach is one of only four remaining Warren Thanks to the Stupps, the bridge has been saved from Truss bridges in Missouri. Truss bridges are familiar sights on the demolition - at least for now. Missouri State Parks is the new road. They use triangular placement of beams to support the roadbed owner of the bridge. The agency will be working with Stupp Bridge with horizontal "chords" at the top and bottom connected by vertical Company - and others - to revitalize the bridge as a bicycle/ and diagonal posts. But a Warren Deck Truss bridge has the support pedestrian crossing. This is a process that still needs your support structure beneath the road, allowing for an unimpeded view.
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The Meramec River Bridge two sides of the park. MoDOT opened on May 23, 1932 removed the deck of the bridge and was built by the Frazier- in 2013, in hopes of buying Davis Company with the steel time until new ownership could fabricated by the Stupp Brothers be found. The remaining life Bridge and Iron Company. of the truss without repairs is It carried both directions of estimated at just eight years, US 66 until a new span for so there is still urgency to the eastbound traffic was completed fundraising. The goal now is in 1956.After Interstate 44 to expand fundraising efforts was completed in 1967, the not only across Missouri and bridge carried the service road the Route 66 Communiry, but and served the communiry of worldwide. Times Beach. The entire town According to a release issued was devastated by a flood in late at the announcement, "A renewed 1982 and residents then learned Meramec River Bridge will the streets had been sprayed with oil containing dioxin. The federal create a convenient east-west connection within the park, providing government ordered the residents out, and the last one left in 1986. access to the trails and other natural resources of the 424 acres The buildings were leveled and the entire area was sealed off and also improving logistics for the park staff." It continues "The until 265,370 tons of contaminated soil could be burned in a bridge will advance the vision of connecting the park to the controversial incineraror on the site. The cleanup was completed in Meramec Greenway, which currently stretches from Sherman June, 1997 and the site was turned over to the state to become Route Beach in Southwest St. Louis Counry along the river to Glencoe. 66 State Park. The bridge linked the visitor center on the east bank Connecting Route 66 State Park and the Meramec Greenway will of the river to the majoriry of the park land on the west side. one day provide access to the Ozark Trail, which stretches southwest MoDOT ordered the deteriorating bridge closed for safery through Missouri and Arkansas." The stakeholders hope the bridge reasons on October 29, 2009, severing the connection between the will also spur further development.
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missouri66.org 11 ~I drive- in theaters SUMMER NIGHTS AND DOUBLE FEATURES: Missouri's Route 66 Drive-In Theaters
BY CHERYL EICHAR JETT
KNOWN AS THE OZONER, THE PASSION PIT, THE BABY-SITTING CLUB, THE DOUBLE FEATURE, OR SIMPLY "THE DRIVE-IN," PEOPLE LOVED THEIR LOCAL OUTDOOR THEATERS. FAMILIES LOADED UP THE KIDS IN THE STATION WAGON WHILE TEEN BOYS PICKED UP THEIR DATES IN TH E BORROWED FAMI LY SEDAN TO HEAD FOR TH EI R LOCAL DRIVE-I N MOVI E ESTABLISHMENTS ALONG MISSOURI'S ROUTE 66. •
n auto parts salesman in New Jersey, Richard Hollingshead, Niven as a suave society jewel thief and the beautiful Olivia A invented what became an integral part of American life DeHavilland as the woman who finally inspires him to go straight. for several decades-the drive-in movie theater. Hollingshead's The two showings each night were rounded out with news reels "Automobile Movie Theater" opened on June 6, 1933, in and comedy shorts. The venue featured a single screen and could Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. Along with his cousin and accommodate 500 cars. parking lot operator Willie Warren Smith, Hollingshead formed a In an article the previous day in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the company, Park-In Theaters, Ine. theater was touted as a place where "occupants of 500 cars ...can see Hollingshead obtained a patent on his drive-in theater design, and hear sound pictures rain or shine without getting in each other's enabling him to receive royalties on future venues that others would way." The venue was part of the Philip Smith chain of theaters, one build. As new outdoor theaters opened in other locations, they were of a small number of outdoor theaters opened under his General obligated to pay royalties to Park-In Theaters. Suits, counter-suits, Cinema Corporation. By the late 1940s, as other outdoor theaters and legal chaos ensued, until one case made it to the First Circuit Court of Appeals, where Hollingshead's patent was ruled invalid. By the early 1940s, when car speakers came into popular use, there were about 100 drive-ins in the U.S. World War II slowed the growth of this theater format with shortages of men and materials and rationing of gas. After the war, new drive-in theaters popped up across the country and as the years went by, the baby boomer generation supported them. One of the earliest drive-in theaters in Missouri was not on Route 66, but was located in a Route 66 city-Springfield. The Springfield Drive-In Theater opened in 1938 on E. Sunshine Street with a 40-year property lease.
Des Peres MO - Manchester Drive-In Theatre The first drive-in theater in the St. Louis area was The Drive-In at 12500 Manchester Road (Original Route 66) in Des Peres. It opened on May 24, 1940, with the movie Raffles starring David
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opened in the area, management changed the name from simply would operate the the 66 Park-In until its closure. The drive-in The Drive-In to the Manchester Drive-In Theatre. was situated on an 18-acre site, had a capacity of 800 cars, a large The Manchester was also known for hosting church services, playground, a concession area with four stations, and a glass-block including a sunrise service on Easter. In 1965, plans were ticket booth. announced for the construction of a shopping center to be built Since there were 14 motels on Watson Road between the Coral on the site. The theater closed on June 18, 1967, and the shopping Court and Lindbergh Boulevard, the 66 Park-In was a popular mall opened in 1969. It is now West County Center. Ironically, destination for travelers as well as the teens.Wehrenberg confronted just across 1-270 stands the more recent Wehrenberg Theaters a problem faced by all drive-in owners in the 1950s. A huge tail- Des Peres 14 Ci ne. finned monster would pull onto the lot after the driver paid a single admission. When the lights went down, the trunk popped open, and several kids would scamper out. In 1959, Wehrenberg introduced the Crestwood MO - 66 Park-In Theatre "2 or a carload" for $l.20 admission. The Flexer Corporation opened the 66 Park-In Theatre at 9438 Beginning in 1967, a rock and roll revolution rook place next Watson Road/Route 66 east of Sappington Road on September 26, to the 66 Park-In. KSHE-95, one of the first progressive rock radio 1947, just the second drive-in theater in a chain of25 the company stations in the country, broadcast from a non-descript cinder block planned to construct. The opening feature was Lady Luck, starring building along the eastern edge of the 66 Park-In. The station was Frank Morgan, Barbara Hale, and Robert Young, plus the latest instrumental in the rise of performers such as Sammy Hagar and news and cartoon. An ad in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch invited new Midwe t bands like REO Speedwagon, Styx and Head East. Teens patrons to come "see the stars under the stars." The opening day ad hung out in front of the window looking into the studio. proclaimed, "Movie seats are as comfortable as the ones in your car! Looking to get more tax revenue out of the site, the City of Thrill to the 'in-car' speaker!" Crestwood declared the drive-in blighted in 1988 and sought Steel was still in short supply after World War II had ended, proposals for redevelopment. The attitude of the city was summed and the Flexer Corporation applied for a permit to build a large up by the city attorney, who said "How much nostalgia should any billboard sign in order to obtain the steel. The screen tower and sign city have to bear?" The subsequent legal battle went all the way to the was one construction, serving as a 56 x 60-foot screen on the back Missouri Supreme Court. side and "66 Park-In" spelled out in neon tubing on the Watson The last show of the Park-In's run was a double feature of The Road side. Soon after its construction, the 66 Park-In was purchased Program and The Good Son on October 17, 1993. It was demolished • by Wehrenberg, one of the first in its stable of theaters. Wehrenberg in 1994 and is now the site of Crestwood Commons shopping center.
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Sullivan MO - Grande Drive-In Theatre The Grande Drive-In Theatre in Sullivan, Missouri, was off and the drive-in was open. The next spring, Shaffer announced a to a great start with its grand opening on Wednesday evening, remodel of the venue, with a new screen, fresh paint, and new graveJ September 10, 1952. But the drive-in has a tragic story.The on the parking areas. opening itself went well, planned by operators Abe Schwartz and E. On Wednesday night, October 23, 1963, Tommy Shaffer Schwartz to have "a bang-up Hollywood program" with admission disappeared after taking his mother out to dinner and then dropping just ten cents to adults and children free of charge. The Sullivan her off at a movie in St. Louis.He never picked her up and she took Tri-County News called it, "One of the newest and most outstanding a bus home to Sullivan. On Friday, Shaffer's blood-stained car was landmarks on U.S. Highway 66 between St. Louis and Springfield." found 130 miles away from St. Louis in Casey, Illinois. And the next The drive-in could accommodate 300 cars. Wednesday, a Jefferson County highway worker found haffer's body, Abe Schwartz also owned the adjacent Grande Courrs. The beaten and shot, near House Springs, Missouri. In December, Roger original motel was designed to resemble the Park Plaza Courts west Lee McQueen, a former convict, was charged with the murder of of St. Louis. In rum, the Park Plaza Courts were based on the design Shaffer in connection with robbery of the drive-in receipts. used by the Alamo Courts, an early chain. The theater closed in the 1980s and the Grande Courts became A large building which formed the screen also offered four retail the Family Motor Inn. Most of me site is a field where Grande Drive units on the highway side. A playground and concession stand rums off the North Service Road West. The driveway to the Baymont completed the necessary ingredients for the drive-in venue, and Inn and Suites is about where me entrance was located. me Schwartzes planned to build a stage below the screen to attract vaudeville shows and also for use by local church groups. The building itself was constructed of 10,000 concrete blocks and stood Cuba MO -19 Drive-In Theatre 60 feet tall. Fatefully, me local newspaper carried me following The 19 Drive-In Theatre opened in 1954 at Cuba on Missouri statement,"Architects and engineers who designed the building SR 19, with a solo screen and a field with a 250-car capacity. In planned it to withstand wind of cyclone velocity." 1964, Cuba native Donald Spreng purchased the drive-in, beginning On the afternoon of October 2, 1959, a 70 mile-per-hour wind the Spreng family ownership which lasts to this day.Spreng was roared our of me day's haze and dense clouds, doing $10,000 in known for his special cheeseburgers at the concession stand. damages to me Grande. The west wall came down, the roof was On the week of owner Donald Spreng's 82nd birthday in July lifted off the concession stand, one of me neon signs lost its tubing, 2010, the Riverfront Times reported that me 19 Drive-In was for sale. and the other sign was wrapped around its pole. The door of the The property, consisting of 11+ acres plus the structures, was listed ticket booth blew off and speakers were scattered over the site. for sale with Venture Realty of St. Louis for $2 million, with By the time of the storm, 20-year-old Tommy Shaffer was the or without the theater business itself. operator of the Grande. Somehow, that Friday night, despite the A year later, on July 13, 2011, drive-in owner-operator Spreng damage, young Mr. Shaffer made sure that the show did go on, died, leaving behind his wife, Susan, and three children, Karen,
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Carol, and Brad, and the 19 Drive-In Theatre, which he'd owned and operated since 1964.Ultimately, daughter Karen thought about her years growing up at the theater taking tickets, and could not let the theater go. In 2014, her mother, Susan, invested in a digital projector and wiring for the theater's speakers, making the needed switch to digital projection to continue to show first-run movies. Happily, the 19 Drive-In is still open seasonally, playing first-run movies and serving up burgers Spreng- ryle by Susan Spreng.Sound is delivered via FM radio (88.1) and some remaining speakers. It's located at 5853 MO SR 19 just north of the intersection with 1-44, only about a mile off historic Route 66.Their website is www.19drivein.com and they also have a Facebook page.
Springfield MO - Holiday Drive-In Theatre The Holiday Drive-In Theatre opened August 13, 1970, at 2829 E.Kearney Street with a 529-car capacity and a single screen.The opening show was Paint Your wagon, a western musical starring Lee Marvin,Clint Eastwood, and Jean Seberg.The venue was designed by Milton Costlow & Associates and operated by Commonwealth Amusement. On Friday, June 10, 1994, the venue re-opened. The Springfield News-Leader touted it as a place for teens to gather, getting them off the streets and Out of the parking lots. The drive-in planned to be open every night and could accommodate 600 cars.The opening double feature offered 8 Seconds, starring Luke Perry and Stephen Baldwin; and Bad Girls, with Madeline Stowe, Mary • Stuart Masterson, and Andie MacDowell. Operator Chris Maples announced that he would be adding a playground, a video arcade, and sand volleyball to the operation. The property was leased from owners Jean and Joan Lurvey, twin daughters of Burt and Irene Lurvey who had established Lurvey's Court Stone Cabins nearby. Maples' memories of times spent at the original Holiday Drive-In Rolla MO - Rolla Drive-In Theatre inspired him to clean up the weeds and graffiti from the place and The Rolla Drive-In Theatre opened on Tuesday,October 17, get it open again. But despite efforts to hold various festivals on the 1950, "between Rolla and Northwye on Hiway 66," by owners site and bring in the teens, the drive-in eventually closed in the late Rowe Carney and Bill Bray of Rolla, and Harry Blunt of Potosi. 1990s. It was demolished in 2005, but the sign remains, shrouded This big drive-in could accommodate 500 cars and was constructed in trees. in a natural amphitheater. In June, the local newspaper had noted the arrival of a 38 x 50-foot screen, which would reach 60 feet off the ground when installed. The theater boasted a complete Springfield MO - Sunset Drive-In Theatre concession stand, the latest in picture and sound equipment, Operated by Commonwealth Amusement, the Sunset Drive- lighted runways, and a crew of ushers. Admission was 50 cents per In Theatre opened with a single screen and a capacity of 520 cars person with children under 12 free "when accompanying parents." in 1950 on West Highway 66, which would put it today, if it Some of the featured movies during the first couple weeks of still stood, at 4201 W. Chestnut Expressway. The opening movie operation included Canon City with Scott Brady and Jeff Corey; on July 21, 1950, was South of St. Louis, a 1949 western starring Law of the Woeststarring Bob Steele, ancy Drexel, and Ed Brady; Joel McCrea, Alexis Smith, and Zachary SCOtt.A playground for Take Me Out to the BaLLGame with Gene Kelly, Esther Williams, the kiddies included a carousel. A large red arrow with the words and Frank Sinatra; HeLLzapoppin'with Ole Olsen,Chic Johnson, "Sunset Drive-In Theatre" and a simple sunset drawing all in neon and Martha Raye; and Three Godfathers, starring John Wayne topped the marquis. and Pedro Armendariz. Local residents remember a three-mile-long lineup of cars on The venue became part of the Commonwealth Theaters Chestnut Expressway waiting to get in to see a second-run showing operation, but closed in the early 1980s and was demolished. It is of Smokey and the Bandit in the late 1970s. now the site of the AIWest issan dealership at 2540 N.Bishop The venue closed in 1985 and was demolished.At least, the Avenue/US Hwy 63. The outline of the drive-in can be clearly drive-in lent its name to the present business on the site-the seen from the air between the dealership building and 1-44. Sunset Estates Mobile Home Park.
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Carthage MO - 66 Drive-In Theatre The 66Drive-In Theatre about three mile outside of Carthage 75 feet wide to accommodate movies with the new technology. opened on September 22, 1949, with parking for 400 cars and a The first movie shown on the new screen was the first Technicolor small seating area for walk-ins. The steel-framed screen house stood musical to be produced by Metto-Goldwyn-Mayer in CinernaScope 66 feet high, with the screen on the back side and the sloping front -Rose Marie, starring Ann Blyth, Howard Keel, and Fernando Lamas. side serving as a huge billboard with "66 Drive-In Theatre Carthage, The single-screen venue was later operated by Dickinson Mo." prominently displayed.A wider screen to accommodate Theaters. In June 1998, the drive-in was torn down. AWalMart Cinemascope was added over the original screen in the 1950s.The Super Center now stands on the site. drive-in was pan of the Dickinson Theaters chain. There were once six drive-ins along the Main Street of America Joplin MO - Tri-State Drive-In Th~atre . that bore the 66 name. Only one survives today, the 66 Drive-In The Tri-State Drive-In Theatre opened on Tri-State Road, Just west of Carthage.Y.F. ararnore and W.D. Bradfield opened west of Schifferdecker Park and Golf Course and just off Route their drive-in on September 22, 1949, with a showing of Two 66, in the spring of 1948. Some of its earliest features included Guys from Texas. A wider screen was constructed over the original Thunderhead,Son of Flicka, with Rita Johnson, Roddy McDowall, in 1953 to show Cinemascope films and the 66 Drive-In offered and Preston Foster; jesse james, starring Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, "Entertainment under the stars" until 1985. Mark Goodman ancy Kelly, and Randolph Scott; and Without Reservations, with bought the property for his scrap yard and the old drive-in quickly Claudette Colbert, John Wayne, and Don DeFore. The Tri-State filled with junked cars. But Goodman noticed the revival of could accommodate 500 cars and offered in-car heaters for patrons' interest in drive-in theaters, and decided to restore the 66 and its comfort. 66-foot tall screen. Movies began showing under the stars again On November 20, 1955, Manager Bob Walter announced that on April 18, 1998. a "Polar Bear Club" was being organized at the drive-in for patrons Virtually all of the original structures remained intact, who wished to view outdoor movies all year round. The drive-in including the stucco building housing the concession stand and would be open during the winter months and 1,000 members would projection booth, the tiny glass-block ticket booth, and the original be admitted to the club. Every fifth movie a member attended would playground. An additional support building was added on the edge be free of charge. The announcement carried the note that the Crest of the property during the renovation. The drive-in was placed on Drive-In, Joplin's other outdoor movie venue, had already closed for • the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. On August 1, the winter. 2013, the ven ue hosted a special screening of the popular movie Over the years, Sunrise Easter services, fireworks displays, and Cars as part of the lineup of events for the International Route "Miss Joplin" contests were held at the Tri-State. The venue was 66 Festival held primarily in nearby Joplin. Author, speaker, and operated alternately by Commonwealth Amusement and Dickinson voice of the Sheriff in the Cars movie, Michael Wallis, made an Theaters. Like so many drive-in theaters, the Tri-State was destined appearance to sign autographs. The show sold out early via tickets to close. It happened in September 1988. An auto pans store now available from the festival's website. stands on the site, but the remnants of the drive-in can be seen. The 66 Drive-In is open seasonally from April through Drive-in theaters, like businesses everywhere, suffered from September, and offers double features with family entertainment. accidents and incidents of daily life. Break-ins, petty thefts, storm Audio is via FM radio 106.5. The address is 17231 Old 66 damage, speaker drive-offs, and occa ional violence all were Boulevard, and more information is available on their website weathered.The one storm that the drive-ins, for www.66drivein.com. the most part, could not weather, was that of progress. Webb City MO - Webb City The increasing popularity of television, soaring real estate values that replaced drive-ins Drive-In Theatre with shopping malls, and finally, the necessary The Webb City Drive-In Theatre at switch to digital projection in order to play 1104 S. Madison held its grand opening first-run movies, all doomed the outdoor movie on June 26, 1953, with the movie theater heydays.From a high of almost 5,000 BLoodhounds of Broadway, starring Mi tzi drive-in movie theaters in the 1950s, there are Gaynor and Scott Brady. The near- now closer to 500. capacity crowd numbered about 800 But in the last few years, renewed intrigue people, said Manager Howard Larsen. with the venues has precipitated restorations The venue could accommodate 406 cars. and renovation, plus the construction of some The 18-acre site south of Webb City on S. new drive-ins.In Missouri, there are currendy Madison Street/Highways 71 and 66 was about 16 operating drive-in theaters, including leased from Mrs. George Hamill. Larsen the 19 Drive-In Theater in Cuba and the 66 was also the owner of the local Civic and Drive-In Theater in Carthage. We can reclaim a Larsen theaters. bit of that summer nights and double features In 1954, Larsen installed a huge nostalgia by supporting them. CinemaScope screen 40 feet high and
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The Legendary Camel Mascot
BY:JOE SONDERMAN
STEAM BLEW FROM THE NOSTRILS OF THE SLOBBERING LONG-NECKED BEAST. HIS LEGS SEEMED TO FLAIL ABOUT WILDLY AND HIS TONGUE HUNGOUT. THIS FELLOW WAS GOING SOMEWHERE AND HE BECAME SYNONYMOUS WITH ROUTE 66. HE IS RARELY SEEN TODAY, BUT RARE EXAMPLES CAN BE • FOUNDSITTINGSERENELY IN AN ILLINOIS FIELD. THIS IS THESTORY OF "SNORTIN' NORTON," AND THE COMPANY THAT CREATED THE FRIENDLY CAMEL MASCOT WITHTWOBIG RED SIXESON HISHUMP.
amels had followed part of this route before.When he the Frisco Railroad, headquartered in Springfield. The highway made Cbecame US Secretary of War in 1853, Jefferson Davis it possible to drive the 225 miles to St. Louis in just a day. ensing convinced Congress to aurhorize an expedition to see if the so-called opportunity, Frank bought his first truck. He hired a driver and the "ships of the desert" could be used for military transportation in the Campbell Fuel and Transfer Company was in business. Local lore arid Southwest. says a waitress at a roadside cafe gave Frank the nickname "Hump" In 1857, Congress commissioned Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald and that's when he decided to make a camel his company's logo. Beale to blaze a 1,000 mile long wagon road along the 35'h parallel That first camel was a life-like depiction quietly standing among between Fort Defiance, NM and the Colorado River. Beale took palm trees and pyramids, which bore too much of a resemblance along 23 of the cantankerous animals.Beale considered the to the logo of a certain cigarette brand. To avoid legal trouble, the experiment a success and said he and his men would rather have pyramids and palms disappeared. In 1933, Frank's firm took over one camel than four mules. But Congress never acted on his 66 Rapid Express and became Campbell 66 Express. The camel soon recommendation to purchase 1,000 more of the humped beasts and sported two big sixes on his side but he still stood solemnly still. the Civil War intervened. The camel express faded into history, bur Frank was not standing still. Campbell's took over Sunflower the railroads would follow Beale's Wagon Road and Route 66 came Transfer and Storage in the early 1940s and two full time painters next. were kept busy painting the logo on the trucks. Bill Boyd was Frank G. Campbell was the man who brought the camel back to the chief painter and could createt the logo on a truck door in 12 66. Frank started hauling wire for Southwestern Bell Telephone in minutes.Bill gave each one his personal touch and no two faces were his home town of Springfield, Missouri. He bought his own horses alike. It was Bill who created the galloping and grinning mascot he and wagons and went to work hauling cinders at the rate of 35 cents called "Snortin' orton" and hand painted the logo at least 12,000 per wagonload. The cinders were used to smooth out the rutted times. The motto "Hurnpin' to Please" is also said to have come from roads made worse with the increasing popularity of the automobile. Frank's friendly waitress. By the time US 66 was commissioned in 1926, large trucks had Campbell continued to expand rapidly and by the 1950s, the also become regular features on the roads and were competing with camel trucks made tracks along 9,300 miles of highway in 22 states.
missouri66.org 19 The main office was located on Route It was Bill Boyd who out of $400,000.About the same time, 66, today's Chestnut Expressway in the Internal Revenue Service began its • Springfield. In St. Louis, the terminal created the galloping investigation. In March, 1988, a federal was originally at 805 South 13,hStreet grand jury charged the Walkers with but moved to a 7.7 acre facility at and grinning mascot filing false tax returns in an effort to hide Ewing and Scott after the slums of the he called "Snortin' Norton." $660,000 from the IRS. Randall Walker Mill Creek Valley were cleared. pleaded guilty on fraud and tax evasion For Campbell 66 Express, the glory The motto "Hump in' to charges in August. Trula Walker would be years ended with deregulation of the convicted of conspiracy and tax fraud. trucking industry beginning in 1980. Please" is also said to have While the Walkers awaited sentencing, Deregulation increased competition, comefrom afriendly waitress. IRS agents found a treasure trove that the lowered rates and improved efficiency. couple had stashed away, some of it buried More small and non-union firms on a relative's farm under a chicken coop. were able to enter the market, but Snortin' Norton is still The agents recovered a three-ton fireplace large independents such as Campbell mantle, $300,000 in buried cash, jewelry, found it much harder to turn a profit. bumpin' - even if it is and gold plated plumbing. Four truckloads Operations were cut back, terminals of furniture, including a five-foot-tall closed and employees let go. Then mostly only in our memories. chandelier and other antiques were also a stunning revelation came. The found. Agents uncovered precious stones company was being looted from within. and gold flatware and were still searching for When Frank retired in 1982, the company he founded came "priceless" jewel-encrusted Faberge eggs. under control of his daughter Trula Ann and her husband Randall On December 21,1988, Randall Walker was sentenced to 20 Walker. The Walkers were using company checks for personal use, years in prison and Trula got 30 years, at the time the stiffest penalty including maid service and remodeling work on their home in ever assessed for tax evasion in the United States. But a judge later Springfield. In December, 1985, they sold to a group of employees reduced the sentences to 15 years. Randall was fined $980,000. led by Bill Pitt. But greed and mismanagement had put Campbell Trula was fined $960,000 and ordered to perform 80 hours of 66 $7.5 million dollars in dept. The firm shut down and declared community service monthly for five years. The Walker's seized assets bankruptcy in April, 1986. At the time Campbell's had 42 were auctioned off by Sotheby's in New York to pay the back taxes terminals in 13 states with about 1,300 employees. and creditors. The employees of Campbell's 66 got nothing. The employee owners of Campbell 66 sued the Walkers in Most of the trucks featuring the friendly camel were sold off September, 1986, alleging that they had bilked the company and repainted. But one man in Illinois made sure Snortin' Norton
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would live on. Rich Henry comes from a trucking family. His In addition to the real rabbits, there's a collection ofVW father,Hubert Henry, drove a truck on Route 66 between Rabbits outside and a giant fiberglass bunny that provides a photo Oklahoma and Chicago for decades and was inducted into the opportunity reminiscent of the Jackrabbit Trading Post in Arizona. Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame in 1994. Rich's brother founded Rich displays a case full of Campbell 66 memorabilia inside the his own trucking firm, Henry Transportation. His father-in-law, replica vintage gas station. Better yet, he has a mini-fleet of honest Wilton Rinkle had a farm on Route 66 and is also in the Illinois to goodness Snortin' Nortons! He started with the tractor, #539 Route 66 Hall of Fame. a 1981 GMC Astro - and now has two trailers, one from Milan, Rich opened Henry's Old Route 66 Emporium in Staunton, Illinois and another found in St. Charles, Missouri. He also boasts Illinois in 1995. He decided to do things a little differently in the a little pup trailer found south of Six Flags in Eureka. spirit of the classic roadside attractions like Seligman, Arizona's Sno So 01' Snortin' Norton is still around and maybe there are more Cap Drive-In. One day, his daughter Emily came to him with a bit out there still to be discovered. We will always remember giggling at of a quandary. She lived in an apartment and had a couple of pet the slogan and the friendly mascot whenever the Family Truckster rabbits. Well, rabbits do what they do and she soon needed more was stuck behind the plodding big rig on a hilly Ozark stretch of space. That's how Henry's Rabbit Ranch was born. Route 66.Snortin' Norton is still humpin' - even if it is mostly only in our memories.
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When you combine your Mikel Garrett, Agent Purchase a CD 16437 Village Plaza View Dr home and auto insurance, and Quality to be in TM d Wildwood, MO 63011 good things happen - like Bus: 636·458·5055 the next seven IA()ldM MUsk forThe, \ State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company State Farm Indemnity Company A portion of the profits from each copy sold go to the State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Route 66 Billboard Association, a 501c3 non-profit State Farm General Insurance Company organization raising funds to place billboards 1601490 Bloomington, Il off the road promoting tourism to the road. missouri66.org 23 JIll trainwreck Meet Me at the • BY JOE SONDERMAN MANCHESTER ROAD IS THE ORIGINAL PATH OF ROUTE 66 WEST FROM ST. LOUIS, ALTHOUGH THE SOUTHERN ROUTEALONG GRAVOIS, CHIPPEWAAND WATSON ROAD IS THE BEST KNOWN. GEORGE HANSFORD, OWNER OF A LANDMARK SALOON AT 9243 MANCHESTER IN SUBURBAN ROCK HILL, WANTS PEOPLE TO KNOW THERE IS PLENTY TO SEE ON THE ORIGINAL ROUTE - INCLUDING HIS CLASSIC NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN. "I WOULD LOVE TO GET ON THE SAME PLATEAU AS TED DREWES," HE SAYS." AFTER ALL, THE STRUCTURE HOUSING HIS TRAINWRECK SALOON HAS BEEN THERE MUCH, MUCH LONGER. 24 Show Me Route 66 trainwreck ~ irea few hisroric buildings in Rock Hill have been demolished over the pasr decade, including the famous Q Rock Hill Presbyterian Church.The rock church was consrrucred in 1845 and played an important role in African- American hisrory. Demolished in one day for a ga station, me busted up rocks were unceremoniously dumped at a winery in Warren County,Missouri. Bur the home of me Trainwreck has srood rhrough Prohibition, the Grear Depression, and a flood ro become the oldest conrinuously operated bar in Sr. Louis Counry, Manchester Road was rhe fir t state road in Missouri. An extension of Marker Street west from Sr. Louis, it was laid our ro connect with me state capirol ar Jefferson City in 1839 and became an important srage coach route, In those days, it was common for establishments [0 be named for the distance from me Sr. Louis Courthouse, now me Old Courrhouse downrown. On Manchester Road, there was a Ten Mile House, an Eleven Mile House, and even a 41 Mile House on rhe srare road wesr of Villa Ridge. The Menror Bar, also known as the Nine Mile House, was esrablished where rhe Manchester Road crossed rhe Missouri Pacific's Creve Coeur Branch in 1890 and was opera red by the Reisenleiter family. In 1922, immigranrs Batista (Tony) and Carolina Porra missouri66.org 25 JmJ trainwreck PORTA'S TAVERN 1947 took over and changed the name to Porta's Tavern. They survived Great care was taken to keep the building authentic to the era Prohibition by adding pool tables, a square dance hall and a dining of its heyday. George says, "I wanted to keep it authentic. Stand room. Two pumps outside offered Phillips 66 Gasoline. alone buildings that date to the 1800s are extremely rare anymore, Sons Angelo and Joe served during World War II and returned so anything I do I try to keep it authentic to the time period." The in 1946 to take over for their parents. Josef Daniel is the grandson original back bar is still in use and has a history of its own. Prior of Angelo and Jane Porta and recalls that the family lived upstairs to Prohibition, breweries could own bars. Anheuser-Busch went to over the tavern. The family area was on the second floor and the Brunswick, better known for making bowling alleys and pool tables, bedrooms on the third. Joe and his wife Kay lived in a home on the and put the firm to work constructing bars. There were different property that no longer stands. models, ranging from the top of the line to the less expensive. "It was an unusual neighborhood," Josef recalled. "The Jones George is a bar historian, and points out the old solid hardwood lived upstairs over their restaurant, the Chuck Wagon. The Gutmans bar held together with dowels and pins. He is not sure of the exact lived upstairs over their dry goods store across the street." The model that stands in the Trainwreck. When the Hansfords first took owners of a jewelry store across Manchester also lived upstairs over over, the venerable old bar was very dark because the lacquer held their shop. Josef continued, "The James owned Tile Craft, a home decades of cigarette smoke. improvement company behind us. It burned down one night in the The Missouri Pacific spur line from the Laclede Station to Creve worst fire in Rock Hill history." Coeur Lake ran alongside the saloon until 1964. The Trainwreck George and Kris Hansford opened the Trainwreck Saloon here pays tribute to that heritage with period railroad photos and a on July 2, 1982. George recalls that he was tending bar in St. model train with Budweiser cars running around the ceiling. Louis when his wife "told me to get a real job. So I went out and Out front, a vintage Budweiser sign casts a glow. "It's half of a got a real bar. I wanted it to be the Mike and Min's of St. Louis V-9," George explains. That would be "V" for the two-face angled County." Mike and Min's was an infamous blues bar in the Soulard design and "9" for the nine foot length. The Trainwreck sign just Neighborhood of St. Louis. has one face. 26 Show Me Route 66 JIlJ trainwreck Hansford says the original building itself is I do other stuff." He divides his time between actually quite unique."It is 30 feet on each side, St. Louis and Key West, Florida, where he operates forming a cube." It has double hip roofs which Courage Charters. Courage offers cruises in a classic, join in a square platform at the top of the house. a 36-foot Hinckley. George admits it's "Basically There are four equal gables on each face creating trying to pay for the boat." an interesting 3rd floor with knee walls following He says "Many people, in Key West and in the ridges and valleys. The main house is perfectly St. Louis ask me why we don't have a bar/restaurant symmetrical in east/west - north/south with four in Key West? My standard response is that I can run identical facades. a bar in St. Louis from Key West better than I can In 1992, a caboose was added to the Beer run a bar in Key West from St. Louis. The truth is Garden. George says he looked all over the I can run a bar in St. Louis from Key West better country for one, eventually finding his close to than I could run a bar in Key West from Key West home at the St. Louis Car Company at Union because of the people I have here." Station."I like to tell people I got it at the gift Josef Daniels says he is grateful that the shop," he says. In 1995 a bar was built in and Trainwreck is thoroughly modern but retains its around the caboose, creating one of the most unique patios in historic legacy. "We are so proud and grateful to George and the the area. After a devastating flood in 2009, a dining room was wonderful establishment he runs. My grandparents and great constructed, adding seats for year round dining. The second grandparents would be honored." Route 66 roadies looking for Trainwreck opened in 1991 at Westport Plaza in Maryland something new should take the time to explore the original route Heights. on Manchester and stop by the Trainwreck, a true neighborhood George Hansford takes a look around the Trainwreck and seems tavern. Try the buffalo burgers! justifiably proud. "Bars were my life," he says. "But now 28 Show Me Route 66 The Main Street of America awaits your visit. PULASKICOUNTY'S THIRTY-THREEintact miles of Route 66 will provide you with plenty ofnostalgia and local culture. Join us for a drive on the Mother Road. Plan your trip by ordering the FREEOfficial Visitors Guide; you'll find everything you'll need to plan your vacation. Order yours today by calling 877-858-8687 or visit: www.seert66.com Points of Interest: Hooker Cut 1923 Devils Elbow Bridge Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ Pulaski county Frog Rock missouri USA Waynesville Square A welcome place in America's Heartland. JmJ czech route 66 bike ride CZECH ROUTE 66 SOLO BICYCLE RIDE • BY: ZDENEKJURASEK PRESIDENT, CZECH ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION MAYBE YOU CAN RELATE TO THIS. o, this is my story. Yes, in 1998 I made a trip by bicycle over YOU ARE OVER FIFTY AND YOU'VE COME sthe entire Route 66 for the first time. I was into bicycling at TO THE CONCLUSION THAT ALL THE BEST the time and experiencing America this way was my ultimate goal. YEARS IN YOUR LIFE ARE ALREADY AND In the time of communism, we considered Route 66 to be a symbol of freedom, so, there was no way I could take a different route to IRREVOCABLY OVER. YOU SUDDENLY LOSE make my plan come true. YOUR MOMENTOUS "DRIVE" AND LAZINESS I never knew it at the time, what a significance this epic ride would CREEPS IN QUIETLY FROM SOMEWHERE. have in my life. When I returned home I had an unremitting need YOU ALMOST CAN'T BELIEVE, THAT IT WAS to return back to Route 66. First only privately and later in several JUSTTWENTYYEARS AGO WHEN YOU expeditions, organized by the Czech Route 66 Association, which I established in 2007. In the end, the Mother Road became my main RODE YOUR BICYCLE THROUGH THE ENTIRE endeavor. LENGTH OF ROUTE 66 AND OTHER OK, let's get back to this Epic challenge. First of all, I had to FAMOUS ROADS. IT IS EMBARRASSING, prepare myself physically to be able to ride 2,400 miles on a bicycle TO SEE THE FACES OF PEOPLE IN DISBELIEF, after 18 years. In spite of the fact that I was training almost one year, WHEN YOU MENTION ITTO SOMEONE. I still had my doubts that this goal was doable for my age and skillset. However I had decided already, so it was impossible to give up. "YOU - ON A BICYCLE?" My second bicycling ride along Route 66 began on the 21 of August, 2017, at 8 a.m. in Chicago on Adams Street. It was a truly amazing THEN, ONE DAY YOU SAY; beginning, exactly at 8 a huge heavy rain began. So I rode through "ENOUGH! THIS CAN'T BE THE END!" Chicago crossing streams of water. Fortunately, there was very warm AND YOUR NEW EPIC CHALLENGE IS BORN! weather, so I didn't mind the moisture at all. 30 Show Me Route 66 czech route 66 bike ride 11Il From the beginning of my bicycling trip I ____ JURASEIC Route 66 we received only a warm _TOMASZAlDUR could enjoy all the beautiful scenery of Route welcome, for which I am truly grateful. 66. I didn't need to worry about looking for JUMP START YOUR LIFE! The ride was practically without any the right way, as I did 18 years ago; because, if troubles. It is clear, that on such a long you finished this route 22 times as I have, you section like Route 66, the cyclist must face don't need any itinerary at all! rain, heat, and wind but, it is all a part of RCYCUIS UTr," . EB My idea was to invite local cyclists on my it. As for the punctures, we had around ride for two reasons. One, to make the many 15 of them. My physical conditioning lonely miles of riding more enjoyable and two, was good and I was able to make the to have interesting material for the new (3'd) entire journey without problems due to documentary film about Route 66, which was dedicated training, and I think I returned filmed by a small film staff and directed by home in a very good condition. Tomas Zindler. I sent information about my Now, more interesting moments intentions through Facebook and immediately traveling through Missouri: I very much bicycling groups from all the states along like the Missouri countryside which Route Route 66 started to contact me, so I had many 66 passes through. You can travel up and companions!This allowed me to ride my down the hills in a very pleasant rhythm. bicycle with many legends such as the famous This time it was super as well, except the barber Angel Delgadillo and the big showman grueling heat and moisture but, it was not Harley Russell. a big deal. To broaden our publicity about Route 66 In St. Louis I had an opportunity to throughout Central Europe, we used other technical possibilities: be a part of the morning show on Fox TV, thanks to my friend, Every two days our film makers prepared short reports about how Kevin McCarthy (radio DJ) and his wife Sue. I was enjoying nice the ride was going, which was sent by internet to be broadcast and comfortable motels; Wagon Wheel in Cuba, Rail Haven in on two Czech TV channels. I also had a special "tracker" on my Springfield, and Boots Court in Carthage, I was surprised by the bike that broadcast information about our actual position every amazing welcome in Waynesville, I met with Route 66 Association 5 seconds, so people all around the world had an opportunity to of Missouri president Tommy Pike and his family and with Steve watch me online by computer or they can "catch me" directly on and Barbara - the children of legendary Gary Turner. Three great route. cyclists Patrick Tuttle, Kenny Ginn, and David Carey accompanied All 30 days of my cycling adventure involved meeting a large me from Joplin to Oklahoma. numbers of myoid friends and many people I met by chance as My cycling adventure after 18 years left inside of me many well. The support I received was amazing and I can hardly thank impressions and memories and I am looking forward to next ride everyone here that provided me with such hospitality. Throughout on Route 66 - this time it will be the twenty fourth one. \ missouri66.org 31 2011 EVERTS PBIL a AHlOBS.AB'Y 24 BIlAFT II6B8E TI9I8 JUt m ANTIQUE TUf!T888 AUGUST n ANTIQUE AIBPLAIfJ fBURlNG BeuTE 66 fWTIY At ~ DIVING PITIRIIlIIfI.tHHIJ GIFT SHOP SATURDAYS BY HOOK UPS FEATURING 8PRIK TBBGUGII FALL MUGS PLA~ FRAMED PRINTS Featuring the Original Art work "Mother Road Cartoon Map" by local Artist Marty Denny m 9 April 1st thru October 1st Mother Road Antiques & Uniques Tuesday thru Saturday 1031 Suite A West College St. (Old Rt 66) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Springfield, Missouri 65806 (winter hours) (417) 861-9917 By Chance or Appointment The biggest LITTLE antique shop on Route 661 7C's Winery 502 E 560th Rd Walnut Grove MO 65770 Tasting Room & Gift Shop Open 10am-6pm Tue-Sun Wine in Pouches No Glass No Corkscrew Check Website for Events EXIT and Directions 417-788-2263 163}f www.7cswinery.com ~ www.facebook.com/7cswinery a missouri66.org 33 JIt[ old stagecoach BY:JOE SONDERMAN THERE ARE 33 MILES OF ROUTE 66 IN PULASKI COUNTY, MISSOURI. THOSE INCLUDE THE MOST SCENIC IN THE STATE, THE RUN THROUGH HOOKER AND DEVILS ELBOW. AFTER TAKING IN THE VIEW, HEAD DOWN THE ROAD A BIT FOR LIVING HISTORY IN WAYNESVILLE. THE OLD STAGECOACH STOP, ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SQUARE, HAS SERVED WEARY TRAVELERS, CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS AND ROUTE 66 TOURISTS. JUST LIKE ROUTE 66, IT HAS SEEN A REVIVAL AS WELL. UNLIKE MANY PRE-CIVIL WAR STRUCTURES IN MISSOURI, IT REMAINS INTACT. ~e oldest building in the county was built by William over the courthouse square. The Union Army built a fort on a .1~alton McDonald and was originally known as the bluff overlooking the town to guard the Wire Road and Sigel Waynesville House. McDonald served in the Mexican War and commandeered the Old Stagecoach Stop as a hospital for Union came to Pulaski County about 1850. It was originally two large log soldiers. cabins connected by a "dog trot" or breezeway. Core samples from The troops at Waynesville were kept busy as the conflict in the red oak logs used to construct the original cabins indicate they Missouri degenerated into guerilla warfare, particularly in the were cut in 1860. The cabins were enclosed soon after they were Ozarks. Bands of Bushwackers raided Union wagon trains, constructed and McDonald went on to hold several county offices, murdered people and destroyed property, sometimes just to satisfy including post master. personal grudges. Both sides burned structures and raided farms for The Waynesville House was an important stop on the stage livestock and supplies. route between St. Louis and Springfield. After the government The railroad arrived after the Civil War and the stagecoaches strung telegraph lines, the Springfield Road became known as the disappeared. Because of the terrain in Pulaski County, the rail line "Wire Road." During the Civil War, it was a vital supply route passed north of Waynesville and the towns of Dixon, Crocker and from the railhead at Rolla into Southwest Missouri and Arkansas. Richland prospered. Waynesville settled into life as a quiet country On June 7, 1862, Union forces under Colonel Albert Sigel hamlet. After the war, the building became the Pulaski House. A occupied Waynesville, where the Confederate flag had flown second story was added sometime in the 1880s. 34 Show Me Route 66 []N R[]UTE 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. Our guests will be provided with all the comforts of home combined with superior guest service. We are conveniently locatedjust off Interstate 44 at exit 161, and within 5 minutes of the front gates of Fort Leonard Wood. TtIi11J1t:d Ifllltlll/itj : DRIVE-UP PARKING PET FRIENDLY MI[ROWAVE/FRIDGE FREE GUEST LAUNDRY DIRE[TV 150+ [HANNELS FREE WIFI & BUSINESS [ENTER Santa Monica, CA MISSOURI US 66 Gyros- Greek Salad- Homemade Lasaqna- Spinach Pie • Calzones E Pi..... GET 10% OFF ORDER THRU OUR WEBSITE AlexsPizza.com DOWNLOAD & ORDER THRU OUR APP Text ALEXSPIZZA to 33733 SOME PEOPLE REMINISCE ABOUT THE PAST. SOME PEOPLE GET OUT AND RELIVE ITI 36 Show Me Route 66 stabilize the structure and obtained a $13,000 matching grant from the Missouri Department of atural Resources Historic Preservation Program for the work. Local school students pitched in to dig so piers could be placed underneath while protecting any artifacts that might be found.The building was restored to its 1890 appearance by October, 1984. The foundation was successful in raising enough funds to retire the mortgage in March, 1992. The Old Stagecoach Foundation then went to work on the interior, restoring ten rooms, each to focus on a particular era in Pulaski County history. Even the old dentist office is preserved. Fundraising for maintenance and continued restoration continues today with a stated goal of "preservation and restoration of the historical structure known as the Old Stagecoach Stop in Waynesville, Missouri, in order to preserve its educational value for future generations." The Old Stagecoach Stop Museum is open on Sarurdays from April through September. Special group tours can be E.G. Williams, owner of the Old Stagecoach Stop from 1888 arranged on other days. to 1890 was a Confederate veteran who lost a leg in action. J.L. While in Waynesville, don't miss the historic Pulaski County Johnson, the prosecuting attorney who also traveled from town to Old Courthouse, a Romanesque structure dedicated on March 7, town playing marbles, operated it as the Johnson Hou e from 1890 1904 and located just a few steps from the Old Stagecoach Stop. until 1894. Johnson went on to become a state representative. The One of JUSt three period courthouses on Route 66 in Missouri, it building was the Black Hotel from 1894 until 1916. It was operated was designed by Henry H. Hohenschild and much of the original by the family of Lewis Black. When Louis died in 1899, his widow interior is intact. Eliza and daughter Amanda continued to run the hotel. U S HIGHWAY 66 -MAIN STREET OF AM ERIC"" THROUGH WAYNESVILLE NO The widow Black is said to have sold spaces on the balcony for ten cents to witness the only public hanging on the courthouse lawn. It was on April 21,1905, when Elias Smith was hanged for killing his neighbor Jim Smith with an axe. Through the first part of the zo» Century the hotel served as a stop for traveling salesmen as well as officials and lawyers when the circuit court was in session. Waynesville's status as the county seat kept the town going as the old Wire Road became Missouri Highway 14 in 1922. In 1926, Waynesville found itself on the "Main Street of America" when US 66 was commissioned. The road was paved in 1930 and the old hotel became known as the Tourist Inn, the Tourist Hotel or simply the "Old Hotel." A lower room was used as a dentist office from 1936 to 1944. The construction of Fort Leonard Wood in 1941 dramatically Also open on Saturdays during the season, it now houses the changed Waynesville and kept the old Stagecoach House busy.Over Pulaski County Old Courthouse Museum. Visitors will discover 30,000 workers poured into the area and an acute housing shortage this is one of the most interesting local museums in Missouri. Of put rooms at a premium. Traffic on Route 66 increased by 400% in particular interest are rooms devoted to the history of Ft. Leonard just a few months and a string of businesses were opened to serve Wood and local heroes of the military. There are also plans for a the soldiers and workers. display honoring the Route 66 bridges of the county. But the historic old stop fell into disuse after Interstate 44 opened and it closed in the early 1960s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 but time, the elements and vandals took their toll. In 1982, the City of Waynesville If You Go: From the east, use Exit 159 orfrom the west take Exit condemned the building and ordered it demolished. 156 off Interstate 44. Follow Historic Route 66 into Waynesville to the But a group of citizens were determined to save the venerable courthouse square. The Old Stagecoach Stop is on the east side of the structure. In June, 1983, the Old Stagecoach Stop Foundation square on Linn Street. Remember, there are 33 miles of Route 66 in was established and the building wa later purchased for $40,000. Pulaski County. Visit pulaskicounty.orgfor detailed information and According to the group's website, the foundation first had to turn by turn directions to make sure you don't miss anything! missouri66.org 37 PLEASE VISIT AND SUPPORT OUR VALUED BUSINESS MEMBERS new members Lml PLEASEJOIN US IN WELCOMING THE FOLLOWING 46 NEW MEMBERS TO THE ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI. THESE NEW MEMBERSHIPS WERE RECEIVED DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1,2017 THROUGH MARCH 31,2017. 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! • 3rd Generation Salon LLC - Cuba, MO • Gene's Gallery, Inc. - Springfield,MO •Ken & Joyce Parke - Troy, IL • T. Lindsay Baker - Rio Vista, TX •Jason & Aimee Harmon - Lebanon, TN • Trudy, Carolyn, & Karen Rangel- • Jerry Bartlett - Gentry, AR • John Hensley - Lake St. Louis, MO Webster Groves, MO • Boat Town Brewing LLC - Phillipsburg, MO •Jeff Jarboe - Loda, IL • Rebel Coffee Roaster - Rogersville, MO • Click's Route 66 General Store - Hazelgreen, MO •Johnnie's on Route 66 - St. James, MO • Redneck Nutz - Springfield, MO • College Street Cafe - Springfield, MO •Robert R. Kellogg Family - Ballwin, MO • John Renfro - St. Charles, MO • Country Kitchen of Cuba - Cuba, MO • Lost Signal Brewing - Springfield, MO • Rio Grande U.S.A. Boot-Jean - Leasburg, MO • • Andrew & Linda Cross - St. Louis, MO • Chris Mahaffey - Park Ridge, IL • Pat Rogers - St. Louis, MO • Kimberlee Doyle - Fenton, MO • Mike & Sherry McCarthy - St. Louis, MO • Saginaw Valley Historic Preservation Society - •Terri Emmons - Springfield, MO • McCoy Corporation/Scott McCoy - Saginaw, MI • Edward WEnglish - St. Louis, MO Bloomington, IL • Sign Designs - Joplin, MO •Dan Esarey - Chesterfield, MO • Glen McMillin - Liberty, MO • Slim Chickens SCMO - Lebanon, MO • Eye on Main Street, Ine. - East Petersburg, PA • Mikes Unique, LLC - Springfield, MO • Dale Spitler -Odin, IL •James E. Farrell-Wildwood, MO •Jennifer Mueller - St. Genevieve, MO • Robert E. Taylor III - Franklin, KY •Jon Flinn - St. Louis, MO • Neon Nights Inc. -Springfield, MO • Waynesville Downtown Business Association - • Jill Fontaine - Springfield, MO • Oliver C. Joseph, Ine. Chrysler-Dodge- Waynesville, MO • Danny R. Gathright -Springfield, MO Jeep-Ram - Belleville, IL • Whitesitt Kargas Studio - Imperial, MO This New Members Report was prepared by Robert Gehl, 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. TEAR HERE ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI MEMBERSH IP LEVELS (check one) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION o Individual Member - $251 Year Joint / Family Member - $301 Year Namefs): _ o o Business / Organization / Municipality Member - $501 Year Business I Organization I International Member - $751 Year M un ic ipa Iity: _ o Address: _ In addition to my membership, I would like to help support the Association's preservation efforts by contributing to: City IState IZ ip: _ o GENERAL PRESERVATION FUND: 0 $10 0 $25 0 $50 or L_ Home Phone: _ o NEON HERITAGE PRESERVATION FUND: 0$100$250$500r$ _ Business Phone: _ FOR ASSN USE ONLY Cell Phone: _ Email: _ The Route 66 Associotion of Missouri is a 501(c)(3) nonprof1t 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 JmJ business members directory FOLLOW US ON FACE BOOK www.facebook.com/missouri66 List maintained by Robert Crhl, Director, Membaship Services. 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Gasoline & Route 66 Memorabilia 1 (888) 244-2276 THE FOURWAY BIPACCO COATINGS LLC American/Mediterranean Cafe at Route 66 & Hwy 19 BOOTS COURT American-Made Marine and Industrial Paints in restored 1932 Phillips 66 ~tation! See our newly-restored neon & Coatings - www.bipacco.com and stay in one of our vintage rooms! THE JESUSCHRISTFOUNDATION CITYOF CUBA Promoting Jesus - King of the Road CAMP MI CASAON THE ROUTE RV PARK Route 66 Mural City Feels like home ...maybe even better! VIVA CUBA MURAL PROJECT Call (417) 358-7829 (STAY) COUNTRY KITCHEN OF CUBA cubamomurals.com / Murals Beautifying Cuba Since 1984 40 Show Me Route 66 PLEASE VISIT AND SUPPORT OUR VALUED BUSINESS MEMBERS business members directory I~ WAGON WHEEL MOTEL! CONNIE'S GAY PARITA, MO SIGN DESIGNS SHOPPE ATWAGON WHEEL Your Custom Sign Shop on Route 66 - www.wagonwheeI66cuba.com - (573) 885-3411 GAY PAR ITASINCLAIR (417) 624-8688 Travelin' Main Street USA - The Dream of My Life - WALLIS COMPANIES An Adventure Through Time & History STOGEY'S CONEY ISLAND Make It Convenient! Established 1983 - 2 Blocks West of Rangeline on Route 66! WALLACE HOUSE GRAVOIS MILLS, MO Catering & Banquet Facilities Available TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY WATER'S EDGE MOTEL & BOAT RENTAL MARRIOTT JOPLIN A Short Side Trip -Rood Warriors Discounts Comfortable Suites at a Great Value! DEVILS ELBOW,MO _ (573) 372-2201 www.marriott.comljlnts - (417) 659-8111 BECHT PROPERTIES, INC. TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION CO. CTDC) Proud SUf'~orter of Historic Route 66 HALLTOWN, MO Truckin' on 66 - www.gotdc.com in Pulask, County. LAURAJEAN DERRICKARCHITECT WILDER'S STEAKHOUSE ELBOWINN BAR & BBQ Preservation 1 Renovation 1 Consultation "Famousjor Good Things to Eat & Drink Since 1928" "Most Historic Bar & Restaurant On Route 66" (417) 863-1530 (417) 62 -7320 PINEY BEACH CABINS Rt. 66 Cottage Court - www.pineybeachcabins.com HANNIBAL MO KANSAS CI.:.TY..:.1...:.M;.:.O=-- -' SHELDEN'S MARKET HANNIBAL WELCOME CENTER KANSAS CITY WELCOME CENTER StorelPost Office on Big Piney River Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitMO.com Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitMO.com DIXON,MO HAYTI,MO KIRKWOOD, MO BOILING SPRING CAMPGROUND/ HAYTI WELCOME CENTER CANOE RENTAL BESTWESTERN KIRKWOODINN Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitMO.com Route 66 Family Fun - www.bscpoattrips.com Best Rest West of the Arch - 2 Blocks from Doc's (573) 759-7294 CAROLANN MILLER FASHIONS HAZELGREEN, MO OF THEPAST.COM Vintage Fashion Shows - Photography - Displays DOOLITTLE, MO CLICK'S ROUTE 66 GENERAL STORE "Get Your Click's on Route 66" at 1-44 Exit 145 DOC'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON COOKIN' FROM SCRATCH / PHILLIPS 66 & Historic Route 66 Home of the "Route 66 King of the Rood Since 1955 - www.docsharleydavidson.com Burger Challenge" GASCOZARK TRADINGPOST KIRKWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FLEA MARKET OLD TOWNE ANTIQUES& EATERY Visit Us At www.gascozarkpeamarket.com SPENCER'S GRILL "0 destination to eXl'erience" at 1-44 Exit 179 A Kirkwood Favorite Since 1947!! & Route 66! Open Doily 9 AM HAZELWOOD, MO ZISSER TIRE AND AUTO - KIRKWOOD Full Service Auto Repair and Tire Sales Since 1999 • DUENWEG, MO CITY OFHAZELWOOD, MO "Much More Than You Imagine" DOUBLE D CAFE www.Hazelwoodmo.org LAKEOZARK,M~O _ "I Got My Mouth Full at the Double D" - Call 417-659-9000 ROCKWOOD RESORT MOTEL HOUSE SPRINGS, MO Serving Families Since 1953 & Family Owned - Call 573-365-2460 EAGLEVILLE, MO CENTER LINE AUTO BODY www.centerlineautobody.com - Call (636) 677-3370 THE DOGPATCH STORE EAGLEVILLE WELCOME CENTER Nostalgia Gifts, Collectibles and Decor Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitMO.com JEFFERSON CITY, MO LEASBURG~,M~O --, ELLISVILLE, MO MISSOURI DIVISION OFTOURISM Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitMO.com BELMONT VINEYARDS & BISTRO SCHAEFER AUTOBODY CENTERS A Destination Winery on Route 66 - Auto Collision Repair, Refinishing, and Detailing Call (573) 885-7156 JOPLIN MO ONONDAGA CAVE STATE PARK EUREKA,MO COUNTRY CABOOSE WEDDING CHAPEL www.mostateparks.com - www.onondagafriends.org Start your life together on the right track! CHEROKEE CHIEF TRADING POST www.countrycaboose.com RIO GRANDE U.S.A. BOOT - JEAN Antiques, Collectibles, & Mannequins Known for Low Prices - 1-44 Exit 214 East of Mobil FRED & RED'S HOLIDAY INN AT SIX FLAGS (573) 132-5656 Adiocent to Six Flogs on Historic Route 66 GRANNY SHAFFER'S FAMILY RESTAURANT atl-44 Exit 261 SKIPPY'S ROUTE 661NN "Tastes Homemade Couse It Is!" 2728 N. Rangeline "Good Food for Good People" KOA ST. LOUIS WEST / HISTORIC ROUTE 66 JOPLIN 66 HOSTEL On Rt 66 - President's Award Winner 200812009 An Inexpensive Lodging Place for Travelers LEBANON, M:.:.,:O=-- --' ROUTE 66 STATE PARK & VISITOR CENTER Call (417) 624-7501 On Historic Highway - Route 66 Museum 1 AL'S DRIVE-THRU LIQUOR Gift Shop JOPLIN CONVENTION Fastest, Friendliest Service in Town - AND VISITORS BUREAU See Our Vintage Neon Beer Sign! SUPER SMOKERS BBQ visitjoplinmo.com Zogot Rated "BBQ Best Bet" - World Champions BOBRUSSELL AUTO, INC. JOPLIN MUSEUM COMPLEX Oldest Auto Body Collision Repair Center AMissouri Ultimate 100 Destination in Laclede County Since 1961 - (417) 532-6335 FENTON,MO JOPLIN PETRO TRUCK STOP CHARLIE'S FARMS & GARDENS MOTOEXOTICA CLASSIC CARS LLC The Perfect Spot to Refuel, Refresh and Relax ...where goodness grows for taste. May thru October. Classic & Exotic Cor Dealer - 200+ Classic Cars in Stock - (636) 600-4600 JOPLIN TRANSMISSION & AUTO CENTER CITYOF LEBANON "Get Your Auto Fixed on Route 66" (417) 626-7300 Friendly People. Friendly Place. - www.lebanonmo.org FLORISSANT, MO _ JOPLIN WELCOME CENTER CUSTOMLAWN CARE Enjoy the show on Route 66 - VisitMO.com Lawn Core - Pruning - Trimming - (417) 588-3448 FLORISSANT OLD TOWNPARTNERS INC www.porissantoldtown.com - (314) 837-0031 RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT JOPLIN DOWD'S CATFISH & BARBEQUE All Suites with all the Comforts Serving "Award Winning Catfish and BSQ" www.marriott.comljlnri - (417) 782-0908 on Route 66 - (417) 532-1777 missouri66.org 41 00 business members director FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/missouri66 JONESAUTO & TRUCK PLAZA INN AT HARBOUR RIDGE RICHLAND, MO ANDJONES FAMILY DINER BED AND BREAKFAST We Offer a 4-cent Cash Discount on Gas! TripAdvisor Hall of Fame 2015 - LARRY'S SERVICE www.HarbourRidgelnn.com A-Blast-from-the-Past! JONESY'S ANTIQUES The Collector's Choice! Open 7 Days a Week! LAKE MEDIA MYERS AFFORDABLE PLUMBING Day Trippin Magazine - Vacation News Magazine Prompt and Professional Service. LEBANON AREA CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE LAKE TV NETWORK Your Lake of the Ozarks 24 Hour Info Station ROCK HILL, MO LINDSAY CHEVROLET / LINDSAY FORD mylaketv.com "Where The Trucks Are" on Route 66! - (417) 532-3114 CITYOF ROCK HILL LAKE OF THE OZARKS CONVENTION & www.rockhillmo.com MADISON STREET GRILL VISITOR BUREAU Serving Great Steaks, Seafood, & Spirits!! Midwest Vacation Fun Destination - www.funlake.com TRAINWRECK SALOON (417) 532-0120 OZARK DISTILLERY MUNGER MOSS MOTEL Handcrafted at Lake of the Ozarks - ROCK PORT, MO Your Home Away From Home Tours Every Saturday - ozarkdistillery.com www.mungermoss.com ROCK PORT WELCOME CENTER ROBIN'S RESORT Enjoy the show - Learn more at VisitMO.com ROUTE 66 MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER www.robinsresort.net - Call 573-348-2275 Let Us Display Your Route 66 Collection! ROGERSVILLE, SEVEN SPRINGS WINERY MO~ •...• SHEPHERD HILLS FACTORY OUTLETS www.sevenspringswinery.com - Call 573-317-0100 On Rt. 66 Since 1960 - www.shephills.com LAST CHANCE GARAGE THE GOLDEN DOOR MOTEL REBEL COFFEE ROASTER SLIMCHICKENS www.goldendoormotel.com - Call 573-348-2128 "Life Changing Chicken"- On Historic Route 66 at 1941 W. Elm YANKEE PEDDLERS TEA ROOM ROLLA,MO "A Fine Tradition in Fun Taste"- Call 573-348-5045 STARLITE LANES ALEX'S PIZZA PALACE Where The Fun Begins! Bowl on Historic Route 66! Best Pizza for over 50 Years! Call 573-364-2669 PACIFIC MO WHIRLWINDRANCH ALPACAS CITY OF ROLLA Yarns, Clothing & More! Reservations Required. BEACON CAR & PET WASH "The Middle of Everywhere" - www.rollacity.org www.whirlwindranch.com See our vintage "BEACON" Neon Sign from the former Beacon Motel! FALL CREEK ROCK SHOP WILLARD OUARRIES INC. Rock Shop' on Route 66 - "You Call We Haul" - (417) 532-2728 CITY OF PACIFIC Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Lapidary Est. 1859 - www.pacircmissouri.com KENT JEWELRY / ROUTE 66 ENGRAVING MANCHESTER MO D'ANGELOS Creating Custom Jewelry & Gifts on the Route "Home of the World Famous Pizza" - AUTO TRIM RESTYLING Call (636) 271-4466 MUFFLER MART Located at 100 East 6th Street - (573) 364-5434 CLASSIC THUNDERBIRD CLUB OF ST. LOUIS DAVE SINCLAIR Dedicated to the Classic Thunderbird 1955-1957 CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP-RAM ROB &KRICKET'S TATER PATCH "If it's not right, we'll make it right" "Home of the Big Tater Since 1966" • (636) 271-4055 MAPLEWOOD, MO www.rollataterpatch.com PACIFIC AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARAMOUNT JEWELERS ROLLAAREA CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE "See our Landmark Neon Sign Since 1946" www.pacircchamber.com & VISITOR CENTER "Engineered for the Road" - www.visitrolla.com www.paramountjewelers.com RON SANSONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. Historical Restoration in Brick, Concrete & Stone - ROUTE 66 MOTORS Call (636) 271-4844 Classic Cars and Used Cars - (573) 265-5200 MARSHFIELD, MO ROUTE 66 RAILFAN VISITOR CENTER- THE MULE TOBACCO BARN BLACKBERRY CREEK RETREAT / MAINLINE VIEWING AREA Let the Giant Sterling Hillbilly Wave You In! BED BREAKFAST & Route 66 Model Railroad Club - (636) 742-1678 "Nature's Beauty with Country Charm" THE MULE TRADING POST ROUTE 66 REALTORS Route 66 Items Antiques, Collectibles, GRILLO'S CAFE www.route66realtors.com - (636) 271-6660 Knives & Sword's, Southwest Pottery - (573) 364-4711 Breakfast Served All Day - Call (417) 859-7929 THE MERAMEC VALLEY TOTEM POLE TRADING POST, INC. MARSHFIELD AREACHAMBER OF CURRENT NEWS MAGAZINE Antiques, Souvenirs, C-Store "Since 1933" COMMERCE & TOURIST INFO CTR www.marshneldmochamberofcommerce.com "Pacirc's Hometown Community News Magazine" (417) 859-3925 ST. CHARLES, MO PECULIAR, MO RV EXPRESS 66, LLC FAST LANE CLASSIC CARS "Get Kicks on Route 66, Get Rest at RV Express 66!" BODEN PHOTOGRAPHY "We Sell Investments That Accelerate" WEBSTER COUNTY HISTORICAL NEON TIME SOCIETY & MUSEUM PHELPS MO Custom Neon & Vintage Sign Restoration Mon.-Sat. 1-4 p.m. April-December. (636) 940-7070 On Facebook - Call 417-468-7407 KC OBSOLETE PARTS Ford Parts & Accessories - RT66 Gift Shop (417) 452-FORD (3673) ST. CLAIR, MO MILLER,MO BUDGET LODGING HANGAR KAFE AT KINGSLEY FIELD PHILLIPSBURG, MO "A Touch of Class For Less" - Call (636) 629-1000 'Flyin''Farmin' and 'Feedin' - Hangar Kafe is What Your 'Needin' BOATTOWN BREWING CITY OF ST. CLAIR Tap Room with Outdoor Area - 9 Craft Brews! Established 1843 - "We're Open For Business!" MOUNT VERNON, MO HAPPY TRAILS RV CENTER DANA'S SHAVED ICE AND ICE CREAM Full Service RV Dealer - Sales - Service - Rental Do Yourself a Flavor! VINTAGE CAR BROKER & ROUTE 66 TOURS 1 (800) 743-6065 "I Find 'em - You Bind 'em" - Call (417) 316-1906 HENDERSON'SANTIOUES HAPPY TRAILS RV PARK Architectural Artifacts for Home and Garden Full Service RV Park on Route 66 at Exit 123 off 1-44. Call (314) 795-2612 OSAGE BEACH, MO HISTORIC ROUTE 66 ANTIQUE MALL LEWIS CAFE ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES- Antiques, Rt. 66 Memorabilia & More! Home Cooked Meals - Thanks for 78 Years! LAKE OF THE OZARKS 1-44 Exit 123 Guaranteed Clean Rooms - Call 573-348-1781 42 Show Me Route 66 PLEASE VISIT AND SUPPORT OUR VALUED BUSINESS MEMBERS business members directory l1m.. OLD BUS STOP COFFEE SHOP FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE ROUTE 66 DINER AND ART GALLERY On Route 66 at 6211 Chipf,ewa - "Food, Fun, and Fifties 24 Hours a Day!" Your Gathering Place to Stop and Relax on Route 66! See Our Vintage "Bow-TIe' Neon Sign! (573) 336-8989 ROUTE 66 CAR CLUB HI-POINTE THEATRE SWEETWATER BAR-B-QUE Father's Day Car Shaw - Call (636) 629-5445 The House of Hits Since 1922 "A taste of the Ozarks" At 1-44 & Exit 163, www.hi-pointetheatre.com Open Daily ST. CLAIR HISTORICAL MUSEUM HOWLlN' WOLF HOT RODS VFWPOST 2482 "Old School Hot Rods Done Right" SHREWSBURY, MO On Route 66 in the former art deco inspired Skylark Motel! J. BENTZINGER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. CITY OF SHREWSBURY Manufacturers Representatives - "Surrounding our "A Proud Part of Historic Route 66" Customers with Service" - (314) 549-5510 cityofshrewsbury.com ST.JAMES, MO MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM SHREWSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY GREENSTAY HOTEL & SUITES See the "Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis" Stay green and friendly Special Exhibit 6/25/16 - 7/16/17 SPENCER,MO JOHNNIE'S ON ROUTE 66 MOONRISE HOTEL Watch for Stag Neon Sign - Coldest Beer on World's largest rotating man-made moon! SPENCER GARAGE Route 66 Since 1952! www.MoonriseHotel.com See Spencer Restored on Historic Route 66 MURDON CONCRETE PRODUCTS MUNGENAST CLASSICAUTOMOBILES Look for our Dripping Faucet Neon Sign! & MOTORCYCLES MUSEUM SPRINGFIELD, MO Celebrating the Passion, Life, and Legacy AARON SACHS &ASSOCIATES PUBLIC HOUSE BREWING COMPANY of Dave Mungenast, Sr. (314) 481-1291 "A Friend, a Pint, a Session" - Call (573) 261-3333 Committed to Community Service - (417) 777-7777 MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION B&N AUTO PARTS SPURGEON'S "66" SERVICE Visit our Coral Court Motel exhibit "66" Station on Route 66 Since 1961 by the day or by the hour! BEST WESTERN ROUTE 66 RAIL HAVEN Guests Get A True Rt. 66 Experience Since 1938 ST.JAMES CHAMBEROF COMMERCE PEACOCK LOOP DINER & TOURIST CENTER Open 24 Hours! Animated Neon Sign! BRICK & MORTAR COFFEE Visit www.stjameschamber.net or Call (573) 265-6649 www.PeacockLoopDiner.com Our love is people, our design is simple, our craft is STJAMESWINERY coffee. (417) 812-6539 PUBLISHING CONCEPTS, LLC Locally Made. Nationally Awarded. Since 1970. Publishing eBooks, Travel Logs, Maps, BUD'S TIRE &WHEEL CO. Call (573) 265-7912 Web sites - (314) 781-8880 Selling Tires & Wheels Over 50 Years on Route 66 VACUUM CLEANER MUSEUM ROUTE 66 ST. LOUIS CITYOF SPRINGFIELD AND FACTORY OUTLET Route 66 St. Louis Books & Unique Handmade Items - Dep'artment of Planning & Development www.vacuummuseum.com - 1 (866) 444-9004 route66stlouis.com (417) 864-1037 SAINT JOHNNEPOMUKCHAPEL COLLEGE STREET CAFE • ST. LOUIS, MO The Oldest Czech Roman Catholic church A Classic Diner next to Route 66 Car Museum - (417) 351-4255 AAAAUTOCLUB OF MISSOURI in the New World (314) 231-0141 We're Always With You ST. LOUISWELCOME CENTER CROSSTOWN BARBEQUE Enjoy the show on Route 66 - VisitMO.com Sering~eld's Original BBQ - Come See 46 Years AMERICAN CARNIVAL MART of History at 1331 E. Division The place to ~nd fun stuff! SOUTHWEST MARKET CUISINE "Sandwiches Our Specialty" CURTIS ENTERPRISES AUTO EVALUATORS INC. www.birthplaceofroute66.com ForAll Your Autamotive Needs - (314) 968-2992 TED DREWES "It Really is Good, Guys... and Gals!" DANNY'SSERVICE CENTER BANC CARD MIDWEST, INC. Look for our original Neon Sign Merchant Services Since 1997 - (314) 963-1602 T.FA THE FUTURE ANTIQUES at West Bypass & W. Division! jan(@banccardmw.com The Leading Mid Century Dealer in the St. Louis Area DR. MICHAELJ. CLARKE BLUEBERRY HILL- WHITESITT KARGUSSTUDIO HISTORY MUSEUM OF RESTAURANT & MUSICCLUB "Route 66 Splendor - An Adult Coloring Book" by Io OZARKS SCOUTING www.BlueberryHill.com Ann Kargus - wwwJoannkargus.com - (314)277-8099 (417) 883-1636, Archiving SW Missouri Open 7 Days 11a.m. - Wowee!!! Boy Scouting Heritage CATHOLIC SUPPLYOF ST. LOUIS, INC. ST. ROBERT, MO ESLICK ENTERPRISES Be Inspired! Gifts for all Occasions - David J. Eslick, Photographer - (417) 889-9332 www.cathollcsuppry.com BAYMONT INN & SUITES / ST. ROBERT-FT. LEONARD WOOD FIREWORKS SUPERMARKETS CHUCK-A-BURGER Hometown Hospitality at its Best Visit our locations in Spring~eld & Gray Summit - DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT CITYOF ST. ROBERT Open All Year! Cruisin' Capitol of the Midwest since 1957 "Come Grow With Us" - www.saintrobert.com GENE'S GALLERY INC. CLNFUEL CONSULTING, LLC COMFORT INN Bikes, Trikes & Service on Route 66 at 945 N. Providing Clean Transportation Options - Unique Rustic Lodge - (573) 336-3553 Glenstone - (800) 728-4363 Call 314-397-5308 FAIRFIELD INN GREAT RIVER ENGINEERING CREVECOEUR PAVING Making Business Comfortable!- (573) 336-8600 OF SPRINGFIELD, INC. Our Reputation Rides On Our Service - www.greatrivereng.com www.CcpStl.com FIRST STATE BANK, ST. ROBERT Together We Are Making Progress HISTORY MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE DEDICATED CAR CLUB "Where History Comes Alive on Route 66" Visit us at: www.dedicatedcarclub.com HAMPTON INN Hot 'On The House' Breakfast - (573) 336-3355 HOTEL VANDIVORT DENT DEVI L of St. Louis Upscale BoutiCJueHotel in Downtown Spring~eld - Paintless Dent Removal www.dentdevil.com LIBERTY LODGE Call (417) 832-1515 (636) 230-7900 66 Rooms on Route 66!- (573) 336-3121 HURTS DONUT COMPANY PULASKI COUNTY ROUTE 66 DIRECTIONS SAINT LOUIS, LLC St. Louis' Premier Tour Company - PRESERVATION KIRK WHEELER AUTOMOTIVE INC. Route 66 Neon Park Planned for St. Robert - offering Day Trips and Tours from St. Louis! wheelerauto.com - "Your Work Truck bealer" Route66Preservation.org (417) 886-2886 DONUT DRIVE-IN Best Hand-cut Donuts in St. Louis on Route 66! PULASKI COUNTYTOURISM BUREAU LA QUINTA INN - SOUTH SPRINGFIELD &VISITORS CENTER Your Home While Traveling - (417) 890-6060 EAT-RITE DINER "33 Miles of Original Route 66"- Eat-Rite or Don't Eat At All www.pulaskicountyusa.com missouri66.org 43 JmJ business members directory FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/missouri66 LOST SIGNALBREWING SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI SULLIVAN AREA Craft Beer & BBQ on Route 66 at 610 W. College - CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (41i) 869-4755 Birthplace of Route 66 - Springfield, MO "Spend The Night or a Lifetime" 1(800) 678-8767 www.sullivanmochamber.com LURVEYPROPERTIES SPRINGFIELD/ROUTE 66 KOA LUTTRELL AUCTION & LIVE MUSIC Great Camping on Route 66 Since 1972! SUNRISE BEACH, MO Auction Every Week & Music Every Weekend- www.luttrellauctionandmusic.com STEAK 'N SHAKE BILL MANION ART & DESIGN Famous For Steakburgers & Route 66! Award Winning Art & Custom Design MEXICAN VILLA EL TACO On Route 66 at 316 W. Kearney - STEWART AUTOSERVICE INC. See our Vintage Neon Sign! Making Friends Since 1971 at 521 E. Commercial SUNSET HILLS, MO (417) 862-1796 MIKES UNIQUE - COLLECTABLE &ANTIQUE CITYOF SUNSET HILLS STONE EFFECTS www.sunset-hills.com FLEA MARKET Architectural & Garden Elements by Design - 40,000 Sq. Ft. of Retro-Vinta3e-Antiques just off Call (417) 840-3606 CRESTWOOD-SUNSET HILLS AREA Route 66 at Sunshine & West Bypass CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TERRY'S AUTO SERVICE & TOWING LLC MISSOURI NEON COMPANY ourchamber.com Since 1934 - Custom Signs), Billboards, THE OLD GLASS PLACE route66carcruise.org Digital Displays - (800) 71:58-1778 A Special Event Place - Call (417) 501-8035 HOLIDAY INN ST. LOUIS SW - ROUTE 66 Newly Remodeled - At intersection of Watson Rd. MITCHEM TIRE & WHEEL TWIN MOTORCYCLE & TATTOO Selling Quality Tires on Route 66 Since 1939 Home of the Route 66 Tattoo & Lindbergh Blvd. UNIVERSITY PLAZA HOTEL MOTHER ROAD ANTIQUES& UNIQUES UNION MO Visit the "BIGGEST" Little Antique Shop on Route 66! AND CONVENTION CENTER Full-Service Convention Facility on Route 66 10 AM-4 PM Apr I-Oct 1; Winter by cliance/appt. HUXEL'SAUTO REPAIR (417) 861-9917 WAVERLY HOUSE GIFTS& GALLERY Used Parts for Old Cars 1940 to 1980 Fine Art and Fine Craft Gallery - MOTHER ROAD MOTORCYCLES www.waverlyhouse.com INDIAN HARVESTTRADE Late Model, Low Mileage Motorcycles On Route 66 - www.indianharvesttrade.com www.WeBuyHarleys.com WILSON'S CHUCKWAGON Burgers & BBQ on Route 66 at 1820 W. Kearney ROUTE 66 GREAT AMERICAN NEON NIGHTS INC. (417) 862-1101 FLEA MARKET Quality Wholesole Neon on Route 66 - Open Saturdays & Sundays - Call (417) 863-6366 On Route 66 at Junction 1-44 & US 50 STANTON,MO O'REILLY AUTO PARTS Visit www.oreillyauto.com MERAMEC CAVERNS VILLA RIDGE, M_O__ Open Everyday! Oldest Stop on Route 66 OZARKS PUBLIC TELEVISION BOURBEUSE VALLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON KOIK-Springfield / KOIJ-Joplin Junction of 1-44 & Hwy 50 on Route 66 at STRAFFORD~,M~O _ Visit us www.optv.org SUNSET MOTEL OZARKS TECHNICAL AUSTIN'S PUMPING SERVICE AVintage Neon Night Scene along Historic Route 66! • COMMUNITY COLLEGE "Service is not a Department, it's an Attitude" (417) 987-9914 Transportation Technology Department WALNUT GROVE, MO QCMOTO BUSHMASTERS ROCKIN RACE PLACE Located at Exit 84 on 1-44 and Historic Route 66 - & HOT ROD MUSEUM 7C'SWINERY & a Call (417) 862-4343 Located at MM #94 on 1-44 - The Place to Drink, Fine Wine Mead in Country Setting Eat BBQ, Sniff Nitro. Live Nitro/Jet Dragster R&S MEMORIAL DECORATIONS Start-Ups on "Saturdays Making Memorial Decorations Since 1959 WASHINGTON, MO Call (417) 732-6263 CHESTNUT PLAZA IRON SPIKE MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM At Corner of 1-44 and State Highway 125 Located at Hwy 100 & High Street - (636) 667-3380 REDNECK NUTZ Sample our Nutz - All Local - Look for Squirrel! CITYOF STRAFFORD www./ronSpike.org The Best Small Town on Main Street USA - Route 66 REX SMITH OIL COMPANY WAYNESVILLE, MO Family Owned & Operated on DELCOUR PROPERTIES Alice DelCour - (417) 839-2152 Bypass Route 66 Since 1933 ALLSAFE SELF STORAGE JOE'S ROUTE 66 DINER Home-Business-Auto Climate Controlled Units - RJ'S ROUTE 66 Call 573-774-3800 Route 66 Collectibles Made in the USA Hand-breaded Pork Tenderloins, Hand-cut Onion Rings & Tater Fries Daily! by Photographer Judy Walker - www.rjsroute66.com CAVE STATE CRUISERS CAR CLUB STRAFFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Car Show the Weekend After Father's Day ROUTE 66 BIKER GEAR Call (417) 894-7653 for Information on (573) 435-9297 ROUTE 66 CAR MUSEUM 2014 "Route 66 Days" Event CITY OF WAYNESVILLE Classic & Sports Cars - 1634 W. College St - STRAFFORD BRANCH LIBRARY "On the Banks of the Roaring Roubidoux" Open Monday thru Saturday Cruise down Route 66 to the on Historic Route 66! ROUTE 66 HOT DOGS Strafford Branch Library! GET YOUR PICS ON ROUTE 66 WITH PICS BY www.route66hotdogs.com THE CUTTING ROOM JAX LLC ROUTE 66 MISSOURI TOURS Give your hair a "Kick" on Route 66!! Historical Tours & Professional Photography Step-on Guides for Motorcoach Tours - HOPPERS PUB Call (417) 343-1567 SULLlVAN,M __0 •...• "66 Brews on Route 66" - www.hopperspub.com (573) 774-0135 SPRINGFIELDAREA COMFY OZARK RENTALHOME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "Lodging for Route 66 Travelers on the Meramec ILOVEICE CREAM Everywhere Should Be Like This - Call (417) 862-5567 River" - Call 314-602-2389 "Get Your Licks on Route 66!" in Roubidoux Plaza SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY DU KUM INN RESTAURANT LONE OAK PRINTING CO. LIBRARY CENTER 66 1961! "Where First Impressions Count"- Drive Here to Research Route 66 and More! Serving Route Travelers Since (573) 468-6114 Call (573) 774-3001 SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY HARRY'S TIRE,LLC LOSTIN THE WOODS ANTIQUES LOCAL HISTORY DEPARTMENT & COLLECTIBLES Genealogy, Family Heritage, New Tires, Custom Wheels, & Tire Repair (573) 468-4128 Llptown AntiCJuesin Downtown Waynesville and Civil War Research Center! Call (573) 433-2855 SCHMIDT AUTO CENTER SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY NONA'S KITCHEN LIBRARYSTATION "Late Model Pre-Owned Vehicles Since 1954" (573) 468-2233 "The Little Green House on Route 66 on the Square" Cruise into the Library Station to view (573) 774-2527 Car and Train Memorabilia! 44 Show Me Route 66 PLEASE VISIT AND SUPPORT OUR VALUED BUSINESS MEMBERS business members directory 11m.. PIZZA HUT ROUTE 66 CANDY SHOPPE EDWARDSVILLE,IL Salt Water Taffy, Fudge, Popcorn, See our Galena Mural inside our location! and Old-FashIoned Candy CITYOF EDWARDSVILLE STREETCAR STATION COFFEE SHOP Third Oldest City in Illinois "For the coffee you desire" on Route 66 - PULASKI COUNTY HISTORICAL www.cityofedwardsville.com MUSEUM & SOCIETY (620) 783:5554 Open Saturdays Only 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. April thru Sept. GIRARD,IL SECURITY BANK OF PULASKI COUNTY RIVERTON, KS Established 1936 - On the Historic Pulaski County DOC'S SODA FOUNTAIN Courthouse Square Historic Drug Store since 1884 featuring NELSON'SOLD RIVERTON STORE old fashioned fountain & pharmacy museum! Celebrating 90 Years" 1925 -2015 SEDA'S GIFT SHOPPE Call (620) 848-3330 "Unique Gift Emporium" Since 2003 - Open MOfiJ-FRf 10-6 & SAT 9-3 -(573) 774-6910 HAMEL,IL OKLAHOMA THE OLD STAGECOACHSTOP WEEZY'SROUTE 66 BAR & GRILL Open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April thru Sept. Known for Karen's Famous Fried Chicken! AFTON, OK WAYNESVILLE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS (618) 6~3-2228 AFTON STATION & ROUTE 66 PACKARDS ASSOCIATION Route 66 & Vintage Car Museum / Visitors' Center "Creating a Positive Image for Downtown Waynesville as an Exciting Place to L,ve, Shop & Invest" LlVINGSTON,IL CLAREMORE, OK WAYNESVILLE-ST. ROBERT PINK ELEPHANT ANTIQUE MALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "See Our Giant Roadside Attractions!" VISIT CLAREMORE www.waynesville-strobertchamber.com (618) 637-2366 Cruise Down Historic Route 66 - ·www.visitclaremore.org CLINTON OK WEBB CITY, MO LlTCHFIELD,IL OKLAHOMA ROUTE 66 MUSEUM CULVER'S ROUTE 66 CITYOF LITCHFIELD- TOURISM OFFICE "Where Land and Water Come Into Play" A tribute to "The Mother Road" www.route66.org America's First Route 66 Culver's! (580) 323-7866 Hwy 171& Madison on Route 66 (888) 733-5833 - www.VisitLitchfield.com WEBB CITY AREACHAMBER LITCHFIELD HISTORYMUSEUM ELK CITY, OK OF COMMERCE & ROUTE 66 & ROUTE 66 WELCOME CENTER VISITORS CENTER Located at 334 Historic Old Route 66 NATIONAL ROUTE 66 MUSEUM COMPLEX On the Route at Broadway & Webb - - Open 7 Days a Week www.elkcity.com - (580) 225-6266 Call (417) 673-1154 THE ARISTON CAFE WEBBCITY CAFE "Remember! Where Good Food Is Served" MIAMI,OK Home Style Food 7 Dars a Week - Downtown at 21S. Main - (417) 673-2020 ALLEN SIGN STUDIO MITCHELL,IL "A Sign of Service" www.allensignstudio.com WEBB CITY FLORIST & GREENHOUSE • See Our Historic Sign on Original Route 66 LUNA CAFE MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU at 1001 S. Jefferson! - (417) 673-3780 "See Our Spectacular Neon Signs by Day Home of Coleman Theatre, Ribbon Road & More and Especially by Night!" WEBB CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PIZZA HUT EXPRESS 50s Style Dining - 1 Block W. of Coleman Theatre MURPHYSBORO,IL at 101 "A" Street WEBSTER GROVES, MO SILKWORM,INC. WAYLAN'SKU-KU BURGER YORKSHIRE VILLAGE (800) 826-0577 - www.silkwormink.com Don't just ask for a burger. Ask for WAYLAN'S Part af Route 66 Since 1951 VINITA,OK SPRINGFIELD,IL WILDWOOD MO CENTER THEATRE COZY DOG DRIVE IN CITYOFWILDWOOD, MISSOURI Historic Center Theatre on Route 66 "Famous Hot Dog On a Stick" in Vinita, Oklahoma! Planning Tomorrow Todoy - www.cityofwildwood.com www.cozydogdrivein.com HIGHER FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY SHOUT & SACK C-STORE & DELI ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 SCENIC BYWAY Rock Out on 66 - Buckle Up! Be Cool!Be Clean! Be Back! "Elevateyour image" (636) 273-6600 - higherfocus.net www.illinoisroute66.org - Call 217-525-9308 HISTORIC "BIG CHIEF" ROADHOUSE Established 1929 - www.bigchiefroadhouse.com MAID-RITE SANDWICH SHOP NEW MEXICO Nation's First Drive Thru at Jefferson & Pasfield (636) 458-3200 Since 1924 - (217) 523-0723 ALBUQUERQUE, NM STATE FARM INSURANCE Mikel Garrett, Agent ABSOLUTELY NEON, INC. www.mikelgarrett.com - (636) 458-5055 STAUNTON,IL 30 Years of Neon & Glass Blown Artistry on Route 66! - (505) 265-6366 STOVALL'S GROVE HENRY'S ROUTE 66 Dance Hall, Tavern, and Live Music Since 1935 RABBIT RANCH / EMPORIUM Rt.66 Info Center - www.HenrysRoute66.com TUCUMCARI, NM ILLINOIS TEE PEE CURIOS WILLOWBROOK,IL The neon is back on! 575-461-3773 ATLANTA,IL DELL RHEA'SCHICKEN BASKET THE PALMS GRILL CAFE As Seen on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" CALIFORNIA and "Chicago's Best" BARSTOW CA BELLEVILLE IL KANSAS ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD MUSEUM MOTORCAR MEMORIES, INC. Located in the Historic Harvey House Auto & Gas Collectible Metal Signs BAXTER SPRINGS, KS www.motorcarmemories.com PIZZA HUT LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA OLIVERC. JOSEPH CHRYSLER-DODGE- Watch for the Route 66 Shield on our Roadside Sign! JEEP-RAM NATIONAL HISTORIC ROUTE 66 America's Original Dodge Dealer Since 1914! FEDERATION GALENA KS Preserving and Promoting The Mother Road BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL,IL CARS ON THE ROUTE The Home of Tow Tater - SCOTT MCCOY - THE ONE GUY TOUR GUIDE Inspiration for "Tow Mater" from "Cars" www.TheOneGuyTourGuide.com 'See CO, IN, MI, OH, PA, & TN on next page missouri66.org 45 oo business members director FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/missouri66 COLORADO DENVER,CO KC KEEFER - UNOCCUPIEDROUTE66.COM ~ Visit the Iconic Ghosts of Historic Route 66 rum I 3795 W. St. Rout" 15 ae._ .., •..62226 I INDIANA INDIANAPOLIS IN WHlllSIlT HARGUSSTUDIO ROUTE 66 WINE CORKS & MORE Custom Made in USA with Route 66 Shield by JO ANN KARGUS State or Complete Set! Artist - Illustrator MICHIGAN 5300 Old Lemay Ferry Rd. Imperial, MO 63052 BRAD JOSEPH SAGINAW MI (314) 277-8099 President SAGINAW VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY ocjose [email protected] "Originator of Old Saginaw City's Historic Sign Park" joannkargus.com (618) 233-8140 (618) 779-8899 OHIO [email protected] CLEVELAND,OH PICS ONROUTE 66 Like on FB: The Ph.ot0.9rcphy of David J. Schwartz - The Art of Jo Ann Faust Kargus www.P.csOnRoute66.com @ Jeep PEN NSYLVAN IA www.stl-illustrator.com/galleries/20 BUICK I3MC EAST PETERSBURG, PA EYE ON MAIN STREET, INC. NEW SALEM, PA LEES LEASING COMPANY LLC Kathryn & Robert Jurosco - Proud Supporters of Rt. 66! TENNESSEE 30699 HWYAB • NASHVILLE, TN Richland, MO 65556 JOE LOESCH - THE ROAD CREW Songs from the Mother Road & Route 66 Audio liistory - NewWaytoRead.com Phone: 573-765-3144 MITCH GALLAGHER MUSIC Fax: 573-765-2855 A Rising Star' in Nashville and Country Music Broail: WAVERLY, TN [email protected] JESS McENTIRE - MOTHER ROAD MUSIC "Makin Music for the Mother Road" motherroadmusic(aJyahoo.com Gene's Gal/ery Inc Go/dwing R-18 Reversed Trikes plus Goldwing Trikes & Accesories! In Business since 1977 Gregg & Tammy McNabb 945 N. Glenstone Springfield, Mo. 65802 1-800-728-4363 [email protected] www.genesgallery.com Bikes, Trikes & Service MISSOURI66.0RG 46 Show Me Route 66 PLEASEVISIT AND SUPPORT OUR VALUED BUSINESS MEMBERS business members directory UIL NEW, USED, ALMOST ANTIQUE Collectable & Antique Flea Market 3335Mike WCook. Sunshine, Unit 3 -7 Springfield, MO 65807 417 -761-4692 Cell 417 -869-5400 Office [email protected] www.mikesunique.com NC Quality Wholesale Neon Randy Blair PhonelFax: 417-863-6366· Cell: 417-207-6614 3204B West Kearney • Springfield, MO 65B03 BECOME A MEMBER OF TH E ROUTE 66 ·tuRedneck•• NU~@) ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI! 2127 W College St Springfield MO MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Just west of the Birthplace of RT66 Roadside Park Narnefs): _ NUTS 417.612.7097 CHOCOLATES .-.~-"" ~ RT 66 SOUVENIRS -- UW Baked Goods, Candy, ill":' ~ ~ '" Address: _ Cookies and Fudge - - . --. G~free&M!Gfree'rOOuctsMADE IN THE OZARKS City/State/Zi p: _ Visit our store and sample our nutz! Home Phone: _ Business Phone: _ FOLLOW THE ROUTE 66 Cell Phone: _ ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI Email: _ ON FACEBOOK MEMBERSHIP LEVELS (check one) o Individual Member - $251 Year oJoint 1 Family Member - $30 1 Year o Business / Organization / Municipality Member - $50 1 Year o International Member - $751 Year MAKE CHECK PAYABLETO: Route 66 Association of Missouri JL.. Like us on B-1 Facebook PLEASE MAIL TO: 1 Route 66 Association of Missouri, 1 P.O. Box 8117, St. Louis, MO 63156 1------1 1 The Route 66 Association of Missouri is a 501(c)(3) nonpropt organization. www.facebook.com/missouri66 1 Your gift is tax· deductible to the extent allowed by law. 1 ,------, missouri66.org 47 JmJ then and now ~Lue· fLt CfLJttkfLte (THEN) F. Naramore and WD. Bradfield opened the 66 Drive-In at Carthage on September 22, 1949. "Two Guys from Texa " was the first feature. The drive-in closed in 1985 and the lot became a salvage yard filled with junked vehicles. The screen and the marquee were fading fast when this view was made in 1992. (NOW) Mark Goodman hauled away the junk, cleaned up the site and re-opened the drive-in on April 3, 1997 and the drive-in is now the sole survivor of the six that once bore the 66 name. In March 2017, Mark and Dixie Goodman old the Route 66 Drive-In ro former Jasper County Sheriff's Deputy athan McDonald and his family. Mark and Dixie still plan to help with the operation. 48 Show Me Route 66 SHEPHERD HILLS FACTORV OUTLETS OPEN 7 DAYS, A WEEK 8AM-8PM COLLBCtDLE KNIPE DEALBR Along Historic Rt 66 is a popular landmark stop for any enthusiast, tourist, or local Ozark resident. In 1972, Shepherd Hills Factory Outlets started out as an outlet for locally made walnut bowls. Since then, it has grown from a small gift shop in Lebanon, MO to having 4 locations throughout Missouri and Kentucky. In addition, Shepherd Hills Cutlery is THE WORLD'S LARGEST CASE XX COLLECTIBLE KNIFE DEALER and offers exclusive Shepherd Hills Cutlery Case XX pocket knives, which can be found in stores and online at www.CaseXX.com. Wether you're looking for that perfect gift for someone special or ® something to treat yourself, Shepherd Hills has a great selection. From cookware to binoculars to Precious Moments to jewelery to kitchen and pocket knives, there's something for everyone at Shepherd J-liUs Pactory Outlets ! ZWILLING 1900 W. Elm, Lebanon, MO (1-44 Exit 127) J.A.HENCKELS ~SEPO(K£! ~KHIVES 417-532-7000 or Toll Free 800-727-4643 Find us on www.Facebook.com/ShepherdHil------ls ------