NM page-24 tecolote NM on Mar 22, 2012 at 1:12:56 am [Print]

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You may well wish to skip the Tecolote side trip. I just got a report of a new sign that is posted about the town being part of some federal land grant, and warning off trespassers. This may not apply to the road into town...but use your own judgement!
Some other roads in the area that once gave access to bits of old 66 are now similarly marked.

Oklahoma Bridges on Oct 13, 2011 at 4:34:09 pm [Print]

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The Lake Overholser Bridge on the west side of Oklahoma City (OK page 21) is now OPEN!

A 220 foot span of the westbound bridge, formerly one of the "Twin Bridges" east of Catoosa, has been rescued during the demolition, and is on display at Molly's Landing restaurant nearby (OK page-9). Plus, two other spans are in a park on the east side of the river.

IL page-23 on Oct 07, 2011 at 1:36:38 am [Print]

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I neglected to mention that the Coliseum Ballrom antique mall near Benld has burned. Thanks to Richard and Judy Walker for the reminder!

Boots Motel on Aug 16, 2011 at 7:09:00 pm [Print]

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Good news! The famous and all too endangered Boots Motel in Carthage, Mo has been bought. The new owners plan to restore it to its 1940s appearance, and repopen a portion as a motel!

see: http://bootsmotel.homestead.com

Much better than another Walgreens!

update: they have rooms open!!!!!

and I stayed there in the summer of 2012. great!!!!!

MO page -10 on Jul 02, 2011 at 7:05:21 pm [Print]

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a new overpass has been built to carry Elmont Rd/Hwy 185 over I-44, just west of EXIT 225 in SULLIVAN. Here's the revised WB and EB directions for this page (from the new THIRD EDITION):

WB: In STANTON, CROSS I-44 at EXIT 230, then turn RIGHT on the South Outer Rd. Go 5.7 mi (becomes Springfield Rd) into SULLIVAN. Turn LEFT at the 3-Way Stop on N HWY 185, then continue AHEAD with Springfield Rd (no turns) to join the South Outer Rd. Continue past S HWY D and past HWY FF, then thru ST CLOUD.

NOTE: The intersections of N & S Hwy 185 (and HWY D) in SULLIVAN can confuse. NO TURNS except at the 3-WAY STOP.
EB: Follow “Old HWY 66” into BOURBON. At W Pine St (HWY C from EXIT 218), continue AHEAD on “Old Hwy 66”. At HWY J (E Pine St), continue AHEAD on ’66, thru ST CLOUD. Cross the HWY FF JCT. Past the HWY D JCT (2 mi from FF), continue AHEAD with Springfield Rd (no turns) thru SULLIVAN. Turn RIGHT at the 3-Way STOP (AVOID the left onto SOUTH 185) and then continue AHEAD with Springfield Rd (becomes the South Outer Rd) for 5.7 mi to STANTON.

No Tresspassing! on Jun 19, 2011 at 6:24:11 pm [Print]

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A recent guestbook entry points out the need to avoid tresspassing on private property along 66 (or anywhere) Laws may vary by state, but if there's a fence, don't cross it! These people did not cross the fence, but were still warned by a Sherrif against tresspassing. Legally you should be able to take photos from public right of way, but I wouldn't argue with a law officer.

MO page-18 on Mar 16, 2011 at 5:19:30 pm [Print]

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I was just told that Britt's Grill (the former Wrinks) is now closed.

Also, the nearby Bell Restaurant is closed as well.

IL page-26 on Mar 11, 2011 at 3:20:01 pm [Print]

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High winds have recently demolished the Meramec Caverns barn. Only part of the message To quote a report: "The U.S. 66 MO part of the sign at the bottom remains. All above it is kindling."

The barn is now totally gone.

OK page-25 on Mar 03, 2011 at 11:18:56 pm [Print]

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The Rte 66 Soda Fountain in Hydro is reported to be closed. There is a great old fashioned barbershop downtown, though.

OK page-11 on Mar 03, 2011 at 11:04:29 pm [Print]

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Former tenants of the Warehouse Market Building, at the Elgin Street intersection, Tulsa Treasures (gifts and collectibles) and Lyons Indian Store, which boasts a selection of Indian goods, have moved to 111 S Detroit, in the Blue Dome District.