JUNE 2
Casper's Diner to move out of downtown quonset hut to another location in Springfield, Missouri.
They are moving from 601 W. Walnut Street and will reopen in the old Anton's Coffee Shop on 937 S. Gemstone in late summer or early fall.
It first opened in 1909 and is one of the oldest restaurants. It has only, however, been in the quonset hut for 37 of those years. One of its earlier locations was at 1901 Gemstone.
It advertises itself as "The Oldest Diner on Route 66" but is actually located two blocks from it. (Probably why I never saw it before.) Also, Ike's Chili in Tulsa started in 1908.
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JUNE 5
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, is offering rides in their century old Packard. The drive goes for a half hour and costs $11 a head.
Their Packard has long been on display at the place. Packards are considered one of the finest cars ever made.
The museum also has that new 66-ft tall faux gasoline pump.
Thinking about taking a ride next time through and having a bite to eat at Casper's.
--RoadDog
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