Down Da 66-- News of the Mother Road
1. CASTLE CAR WASH CHICAGO-- The Route 66 News reports that the Castle Car Wash in Chicago is being restored and will be converted into a Greek restaurant. It was built around 1925 and originally was a gas station.
2. AMARILLO TOURISM-- News 10 reports that Route 66 merchants in the Texas town report steady business even during the recession. However, crime has been rising along 6th Avenue, old n66, and police presence has been beefed up.
3. TURNING 50-- The 66 Bowl at 3810 NW 39 Oklahoma City, Ok, has turned 50. Jim Haynes, 77, bought it in 1978. It opened March 28, 1959.
Down That Two Lane Highway. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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