Carthage courthouse may add Route 66 museum February 12, 2006
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The Carthage (Mo.) Press reports that Jasper County commissioners are considering adding a Route 66 museum in the south wing of the historic county courthouse. The story is here.
History Channel wants to help preserve history February 12, 2006
Posted by Ron in Preservation.add a comment
The History Channel is launching a Save Our History grant program.
In total, $250,000 worth of grants up to $10,000 each will be given historical organizations, schools, or youth groups that teach students their local history and get them involved in preservation. History museums, preservation groups, government agencies and other groups are eligible to apply. Deadline to apply is June 2.
It looks like a good program for Route 66 groups. Information on the grant program is available here.
Hat tip to Shellee Graham for alerting us to the program.
Twilight Zone at the Summit Inn February 12, 2006
Posted by Ron in Motels, Restaurants, Web sites.add a comment
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog continues his Route 66 trip through the California desert. Included is Ace’s link of the Summit Inn near Cajon Pass to “The Twilight Zone” television show.
There also are plenty of nice photos of old neon signs in San Bernardino and Rialto.
Fat Man gives more details on his break February 12, 2006
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Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com tells more about his hiatus from his walk across America.
In short, he realizes he won’t reach his weight-loss goal by simply walking. So he’s taken a three-week break and has enlisted the help of a trainer to exercise more effectively. The details are on his Feb. 10 journal entry here (scroll down to it).
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