Goulash Festival in St. Louis on November 4, 2012

“Saint John Nepomuk Chapel at 12th and Lafayette in Saint Louis will be holding their world-famous Goulash Festival on Suncay, November 4 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Enjoy homemade goulash and noodles or baked chicken with sides, dessert, coffee or tea for just $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids. There will be fun and games and tours of our historic church (est. 1854). There’s no Rams game this Sunday so why not join us?”

Act Now to Save the Devil’s Elbow, Missouri Post Office

From Tonya Pike:

“66 Roadies:

I’m going to apologize upfront for the length of this post, but there are several things to tell.  Pursuant to postings on this e-group a couple weeks back, I attended the meeting Friday with the US Postal Service to discuss the fate of the post office in Shelden’s Market at Devils Elbow, Missouri.

There is good news and bad news to report:

First, there apparently has been a change of heart in the US Postal Service since the meetings last year about the Avilla, Missouri post office.  The USPS has finally come to understand that the post offices in these small, rural communities are the lifeblood of the community – and the communities are not going to let them go without a fight.  The USPS has greatly backed down from its planned closure agenda.

The bad news is that the USPS is still having financial issues, and must revamp operations to become more financially-solvent.  This means finding ways to cut costs -   especially in the small, rural post offices.

To that end, a survey has been issued to the citizens of Devils Elbow, offering four solutions for their post office.  The first option is to leave the post office as-is, but reduce the window hours to four hours a day, Monday thru Friday.  Saturday hours would stay the same as they are now.  This is the most favored option, and leaves the greatest amount of postal services in place.  95% of the surveys already filled out had voted for this option.

The second option is do a “discontinuance study” and move all postal operations to roadside delivery.  The delivering postman then would provide most all of the services now offered thru the post office at Shelden’s Market, and no one in Devils Elbow would be able to have a post office box at the store anymore.  This is not a favored option because no one is comfortable leaving money for stamps or money orders in their mailbox, nor does anyone want to sit home all day and wait on the postman to arrive.  Less than 3% of the people filling out the survey already had voted for this option.

The third option is to still do a “discontinuance study” and find a suitable alternative location to move the postal operations too.  Since the post office at Devils Elbow is already located in Shelden’s Market, this option simply makes no sense.  Furthermore, there are only 2 bars and a canoe rental at Devils Elbow, none of which provide any better location for the post office than Shelden’s Market.  No one completing the survey thus far had voted for this option.

The fourth option is to do the “discontinuance study”, close the post office, and move all postal operations to another postal location.  The next closest post office is in St. Robert, Missouri, over seven miles away.  Devils Elbow residents are not fond of this option either.  No one wants to have to drive further from home to do their postal business.  Like option 3, no one thus far had voted for this option either.

This meeting was conducted by Michael R. Darling, Manager of Post Office Operations out of the Springfield, Missouri post office.  Unlike the other meetings I’ve attended in the past year regarding post office closures, this meeting was pretty calm.  Darling even commented at the end at how much he appreciated how professionally the citizens of Devils Elbow conducted themselves, as some of the meetings he’d conducted had turned very ugly.  Well over 80 of the towns 157 postal customers were in attendance at the 4 p.m. meeting.

Unlike a year ago, it is now up to Mr. Darling, not the Devils Elbow post office staff, to make recommendations as to what is to happen to the post office at Devils Elbow after this meeting with the community.  He will develop a “Post Plan” that will detail what he believes should happen to the post office.  He stated that it was his desire to leave as much intact as possible, wherever possible.

I raised the point that cutting the hours of operation at Devils Elbow could create a hardship for Route 66 tourists/tour groups that stop there and post mail, as not all of them might be coming thru during the proposed noon to 4 p.m. weekly hours.  Just like a year ago at the Avilla meeting, I felt that Mr. Darling was caught a bit off-guard when residents of Devils Elbow echoed my sentiments and told him how often they knew that foreign tourists used the post office there.

Mr. Darling went on to say that his “Post Plan” for the Devils Elbow Post Office is not cut in stone, and that public sentiment can sway what happens.  And folks, this is where we come in, and we need to be heard loud and strong.

Unlike a year ago at Avilla, the survey that was sent out to all Devils Elbow residents can be filled out by anyone, not just residents of Devils Elbow.  But the kicker is we have seven (7) days to fill this form out and mail it in.

DOWNLOAD SURVEY

When you print this one page survey out, fill in your mailing address at the top, and then chose option 1, which is the best option for leaving the Devils Elbow post office as intact as possible.  Then at the bottom, where it says, “Additional Comments”, please make a brief statement that you do not want to see operations at Devils Elbow altered, that it provides a special experience for Route 66 travelers and that reducing its hours could potentially limit that experience.

These forms are to be mailed to the postmaster at Stockton, Missouri who is tabulating everything for Mr. Darling for the more than 400 post offices he is responsible for.  Remember that time is of the essence here and when you have the form complete, please mail it to:

Melissa Vest Postmaster, Stockton 406 East Street Stockton, MO  65785-9998 USA

IF YOU ARE IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY, WE ESPECIALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!  Obviously, if you mail the form from a foreign country, it probably won’t reach the Stockton postmaster in 7 days.  However, your input is STILL very important and much needed!!  If we can prove that this post office is valuable to those of you outside the USA, there is a small chance that Mr. Darling might rule to leave it as-is, with no alteration in hours.  But he must hear from those of you outside the USA to know that you do exist, you have used that post office or been in Shelden’s Market, and don’t want to see it closed.  Closure of the post office could potentially mean the end of Shelden’s Market as traffic to the post office creates a lot of Shelden’s business traffic.

I was assured, that even if the forms from a foreign country arrive late, there will still be a record they arrived and where they came from.  Getting forms from every roadie we can in the USA is important, but getting ones from those of you in foreign countries gives extra leverage to the argument that the Devils Elbow post office must be left open as-is because of the unique experience it affords on Route 66, particularly for non-Americans.

The Route 66 community came thru a year ago for the Avilla community in their quest to keep their post office open.  I’m told they received a large number of letters from Route 66′ers and that it did have a positive influence on their operations.  They are still open, and as far as I know, operating as always.  This time, I’m not asking for 4 letters sent to 4 different places (as was the case with Avilla), just one survey form sent to one person.  So please everyone, take 10 minutes to do this.  If you have ever been to Devils Elbow and been in Shelden’s Market you know what a special place it is.  This is your chance to be heard and help have a voice in something that, to lose it, could spell death for a whole Route 66 community.  Thank you for your help!!

Tonya Pike”

Magnuson Grand Hotel Dinner Theater

From Jim Armentrout:

“On November 11th the Magnuson Grand Hotel we are having an Interactive dinner Theater. Tickets are on sale now by calling the front desk at 217-324-2100 – $40.00 per ticket. We have a special offer for 20% off for the show which will bring the tickets down to $32.00 per person. What a great way to end the summer for a fun filled evening. If anyone with the Route 66 Association of Missouri would like to stay overnight we will offer the room for $69.50 for the guest. Have any questions feel free to give me a call at 217-324-2100.”

Show the Love! Campagin to Save Our Historic Route 66 Meramec River Bridge

The Route 66 Meramec River Bridge is located in the Route 66 State Park near Eureka, MO. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, it has not experienced any major alterations since its construction nearly 80 years ago. However, the bridge has fallen into disrepair. Due to safety, the bridge was closed by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the owner of the bridge, to all traffic. MoDOT had made the initial decision to demolish the bridge but has since partnered with a broad coalition of stakeholders working to preserve the bridge. MoDOT and its preservation partners are now seeking a new owner and funding to save the bridge from demolition by MODOT’s new deadline of December 2016.

More information on how to join this effort: http://meramecriverrt66bridge.greatriv.com

Route 66 Association of Missouri to Hold Meeting on November 17, 2012

The meeting will take place at the Stones Throw Dinner Theatre at 796 S. Stone Ln., Carthage, MO 68436. Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm with the general meeting following. The cost for lunch is $15.00 per person. To reserve lunch and for more information, please download this meeting registration form.

We will have a guest speaker to talk about the Stones Throw Dinner Theatre. Officers and board members, please attend the Board Meeting at 10:00 am.

The Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri is having a “Show & Tell” Party on Oct 19th

It may be something you— Drive, Ride, Eat, Drink, Wear, Write, Sing, Buy or Make.

Halloween is coming and there may be a few mysterious things going on ! What really is in Wilber’s Trunk? Will Joyce’s ghost make a visit? Maybe a new Neon Sign Lighting!

There will be a Bonfire of course! Starting around 5:30… BYOB and a lawn chair.

Crestwood Bowl Neon Sign Relighting on October 20, 2012

Special Announcement!

Crestwood Bowl Sign on Watson Road in St. Louis County

A relighting of the vintage Crestwood Bowl neon sign in Crestwood, MO is scheduled to take place on Saturday evening, October 20th, 2012. Each of you are cordially invited to attend this special event to celebrate the restoration of this neon sign along Missouri Route 66 in southwestern St. Louis County, MO.

Since 2008, a fall relighting ceremony of one of our classic Route 66 neon signs has become an annual event. Our past 4 projects, under the direction of the Neon Heritage Preservation Committee (NHPC) within our Route 66 Association of Missouri, have included the Donut Drive-In in St. Louis, the Sunset Motel in Villa Ridge, the Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, and the Luna Cafe in Mitchell (IL). With each subsequent year, these relighting events grow in interest and attendance as we support the preservation of these wonderful examples of commercial art along America’s Main Street.

Here are the details at this time for the Crestwood Bowl event on 10/20:

Crestwood Bowl is located at 9822 Watson Road, Crestwood, MO 63126. It is located on the south side of Watson approximately halfway between Lindbergh Blvd to the west and Sappington Rd to the east. Watson Road was the primary Route 66 pathway west coming out of the city of St. Louis in the heavy post WWII travel era.

The relighting (throwing of the switch!) will take place near dusk… estimated to be in the 6:30 to 6:40 PM time frame. However, you may want to plan for a bit earlier time should we have an overcast day. You are welcome to arrive an hour or so earlier, in order not to miss the speakers and presentations leading up to the actual relighting of the sign.

Current owners Mike and Ray Bluth welcome all to attend this event and are planning to serve refreshments. As noted above, we will have several speakers that evening, including representatives from the communities of Crestwood and Sunset Hills.

The bowling alley has a parking area out front of the building, which may be quite limited space-wise that evening, but also another parking lot behind the building as well.

Crestwood Bowl was the recipient of a $9,500 cost-share grant from the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program to assist in the restoration of this sign. It is one of only three signs in St. Louis County to earn designation as a “County Landmark” by the Historic Buildings Commission of St. Louis County.

Please join us this special Saturday evening in October to welcome back this Route 66 beacon of light!

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact myself or Jim Thole, our NHPC Chairperson, at 66thole@sbcglobal.net.

Hope to see you in Crestwood!

Route 66 Association of Missouri Welcomes New Business Members

Route 66 Association of Missouri Business Member Directory

Please visit and support our valued Business Members for 2012, and when you do please let them know that you are also a member of the Route 66 Association of Missouri!

Businesses, click here to learn how to become a member of the Route 66 Association of Missouri – you don’t have to be in Missouri or even on Route 66 to join and help promote business, tourism, education, and historic preservation. Route 66 businesses, click
here for more ways to promote your business.

Avilla Bois D’Arc, MO Bourbon Brentwood Carterville Carthage Columbia Crestwood Cuba Devils Elbow Doolittle Ellisville Eureka Fanning Florissant Gay Parita Gravois Mills Halltown Hazelgreen Hazelwood Joplin Kingdom City Kirkwood Leasburg Lebanon Manchester Maplewood Marshfield Mount Vernon Osage Beach Pacific Phelps Phillipsburg Richland Rock Hill Rolla Rosati St. Charles St. Clair St. James St. Louis St. Robert Spencer Springfield Stanton Stateline Strafford Sullivan Sunset Hills Union Villa Ridge Waynesville Webb City Webster Groves Wildwood Willard Auburn, IL Carlinville, IL Chicago, IL Edwardsville, IL Granite City, IL Hamel, IL Livingston, IL Litchfield, IL Mitchell, IL Murphysboro, IL Springfield, IL Staunton, IL Wheeling, IL Willowbrook, IL Baxter Springs, KS Galena, KS Riverton, KS Afton, OK Claremore, OK Clinton, OK Elk City, OK Miami, OK Sapulpa, OK Vinita, OK Adrian, TX Tucumcari, NM Scottsdale, AZ Lake Arrowhead, CA Philipsburg, MT New Salem, PA Nashville, TN Waverly, TN

Missouri

AvillaAvilla Post Office Building – Mail your Rt. 66 postcards here! (Former Bank of Avilla 1915-1944)Bois D’Arc Hood’s Propane Co., Inc. – Serving Southwest Missouri 417-732-6632 Hood’s Service Center, Inc. – 24 Hour Service Since 1963 – Truck Stop Bourbon Bremer Hardware & Lumber – Helping Build Bourbon – On Main Street Since 1915! Circle Inn Malt Shop – Family Owned – On Route 66 since ’56 City of Bourbon – See Our Historic “BOURBON” Water Tower from Route 66! Country Cousin Antique Mall – Antiques & Collectables 573-732-4200 Brentwood Carl’s Drive In – “16 Seats in Heaven” City of Brentwood – City of Warmth – http://www.brentwoodmo.org Carterville Bulger Motor Co. – “On Route 66 Since 1946″ 417-673-1398 City of Carterville – Since 1876 – http://www.cartervillemo.com Stewart’s 66 Cafe – Homemade Pies Fresh Daily on Route 66! 417-673-8000 SUPERTAM on 66 – Superman Museum & Ice Cream Parlor 417-392-7405 Carthage 66 Drive-In Theatre – Open Fri/Sat/Sun April thru Sept 417-359-5959 Best Budget Inn – On the lake… at Hwy 96 & Old Route 66 — 417-358-6911 Big Red Barn RV Park – No Planes, Trains, or Freeway Noise Allowed! 1-888-244-2276 Boots Court Motel – Back on the Road Again – Drop By and See Us! Carthage Convention & Visitors Bureau – http://www.visit-carthage.com 1-866-357-8687 Historic Phelps House – Carthage Historic Preservation, Inc. - Open for Tours Wednesdays April thru November & Event Rentals Powers Museum – 10% off in shop – http://www.powersmuseum.com Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre – Best Dinner Theatre on Route 66 417-358-9665 White Rose Winery, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast – “Fine Wine, Elegant Dining, Unforgettable Bed & Breakfast” – http://www.whiterosebed-breakfast.com Columbia State Historical Society of Missouri – http://www.umsystem.edu/shs Crestwood Crestwood Bowl – “Still Rollin’ After 50 Years on Route 66!” 314-966-4377 Dent Squad – “To Preserve and Protect Your Factory Finish” 314-849-5577 Walnut Park Auto Body & Restoration – “Family Owned & Operated Since 1943″ 314-965-2953 Cuba Bob’s Gasoline Alley – Gasoline & Route 66 Memorabilia City of Cuba – Route 66 Mural City Crawford County Fair Inc. – … a family tradition. http://www.crawfordcountyfair.info Crawford County Historical Society – 3 Stories of History – Wed & Sat 10AM – 2PM, Sun 12-4 PM Cuba Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center – http://www.cubamochamber.com Cuba Free Press – “Defending Your Liberties Since 1960″ Cuba Super 8 – Service With A Smile! Call 573-885-2087 Hayes Shoe Store – Old Fashioned Service – Today’s Styles – 573-885-7312 Huddle House #541 – Any Meal, Anytime! Open 24/7 573-885-0043 Jim Montgomery’s Body & Paint – Full Service Body Shop & Painting – Flatbed Wrecker Service 573-885-4204 Mace Supermarket – “Come Shop With Us” McGinnis Wood Products, Inc. – Specializing in Wine Barrels Midwest Petroleum Travel Plaza – Stop & See Our Route 66 “Classic Road Show” 50′ Long Mural Inside! Missouri Hick Bar B Q – Enjoy Rustic Dining and Great Food! Mizell Funeral Home – “Honored to Serve Since 1905″ Mullally Distributing Co., Inc. – “Budweiser – King of Beers” People’s Bank – Your One-Stop Financial Center Ray Harvey Art – Muralist for Cuba Route 66 – rayharveyart.com Roberts-Judson Lumber – Established in 1914 Rock Fair Restaurant and Lounge – 3 Blocks South of Route 66 on Highway 19 Route 66 Fudge Shop & Specialized Chocolates – Where The Sweets Hit The Streets on Route 66 Route 66 Restorations – Classic Car Restoration 573-885-0032 Shelly’s Route 66 Cafe – “Where Friends Gather & Strangers are Welcome” 573-885-6000 Spirals Art Gallery & Studio – Local Artwork, Crafts and Gifts 573-205-6777 The Jesus Christ Foundation – Promoting Jesus – King of the Road The Rose – Karaoke – 2 Pool Tables – Darts Three Mile Creek – Rustic Décor and Log Furniture 573-885-9663 Viva Cuba Mural Project – cubamomurals.com / Murals Beautifying Cuba Since 1984 Wagon Wheel Motel / Connie’s Shoppe at Wagon Wheel – http://www.wagonwheel66cuba.com 573-885-3411 Wallace House – Catering & Banquet Facilities Available Woodward Law Firm, L.L.C. – Personal Attention to Your Needs 573-885-6474 Devils Elbow Becht Properties, Inc. – Commercial Real Estate – Ft. Wood Area 573-336-4400 Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ Piney Beach Cabins – Rt.66 Cottage Court http://www.pineybeachcabins.com Shelden’s Market – Store/Post Office on Big Piney River US Missouri Route 66 Canoe Rental – “Keep Cool with Route 66 Canoe Rental” 573-336-2730 Doolittle Cookin’ From Scratch / Phillips 66 – Home of the “Route 66 King of the Road Burger Challenge Ellisville Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir-Fry – Feast Like a Beast Schaefer Autobody Centers – Auto Collision Repair, Refinishing, and Detailing Eureka Cherokee Chief Trading Post – Antiques, Collectibles, & Mannequins Double 4 Trailer Sales – Across from Six Flags – Sales, Parts & Service – http://www.double4trailersales.com KOA St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 – On Rt 66 – President’s Award Winner 2008/2009 Long’s Auto Center – Across from Six Flags – Preowned Sales & Service – http://www.longsautocenter.com Phil’s Bar B. Q. – Ribs are Phil’s Specialty For Over 50 Years Route 66 State Park & Visitor Center – On Historic Highway – Route 66 Museum / Gift Shop Super Smokers BBQ – Zagat Rated “BBQ Best Bet” – World Champions The Original Fried Pie Shop – It’s not just Lunch – It’s an Experience 636-587-7PIE Fanning Fanning 66 Outpost General Store – Home of the Route 66 Rocker – World’s Largest Florissant City of Florissant – http://www.florissantmo.com 314-921-5700 Florissant Old Town Partners, Inc. – http://www.florissantoldtown.com 314-837-0033 Florissant Valley Historical Society – http://www.florissantoldtown.com/tailledenoyer.shtml 314-524-1100 Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center White Auto Body, Inc. – Serving Our Customers Since 1986 314-839-1114 Gay Parita Gay Parita Sinclair – Travelin’ Main Street USA – The Dream of My Life – an adventure through Time & History Gravois Mills Water’s Edge Motel & Boat Rental – A Short Side Trip – Road Warriors Discounts 573-372-2201 Halltown Laura Jean Derrick – Architect – Preservation / Renovation / Consultation 417-863-1530 Whitehall Mercantile – Collectibles, Antiques, Primitives, Usables Hazelgreen Gascozark Trading Post & Flea Market – Visit Us At www.gascozarkfleamarket.com Grumpy’s Outback – Grocery – Deli – General Store. See Grumpy in our Outhouse! Hazelwood City of Hazelwood, MO – “Much More Than You Imagine” http://www.Hazelwoodmo.org Gateway Uniform & Apparel – “Your image is our business” 314-607-9082 Joplin Candy House Chocolate Factory – Watch our Candy Makers – Dwtn at 510 S. Kentucky Cooper’s 66 – Featuring in-house Smoked Meats & Craft Beers at 124 S. Main 417-781-US66 Country Caboose – Railroad Museum – http://www.countrycaboose.com Cycle Connection Harley-Davidson / Buell – http://www.cycleconnectionh-d.com Granny Shaffer’s Family Restaurant – “Tastes Homemade Cause It Is!” 2728 N. Rangeline Granny Shaffer’s On The Plaza – “Tastes Homemade Cause It Is!” 7th & Illinois Holiday Inn Joplin Hotel & Convention Center – Joplin’s only Full-Service Hotel 417-782-1000 Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau – visitjoplinmo.com Joplin Museum Complex – A Missouri Ultimate 100 Destination Joplin Petro Truck Stop – The Perfect Spot to Refuel, Refresh and Relax Joplin Special Road District – jsrd@cableone.net Joplin Transmission & Auto Center – “Get Your Auto Fixed on Route 66″ 417-626-7300 Kitchen Pass Restaurant and Bar – Celebrating 25 Years! Food-Spirits-Live Entertainment 417-624-9095 Murphysburg Residential Historic District – A Place of Prestigious & Elegant Addresses News/Talk FM 102.9 / AM 1310 KZRG – Listen to Route 66 Radio Show – Saturdays 8:00 PM-Midnight Residence Inn by Marriott Joplin – All Suites with all the Comforts www.marriott.com/jlnri Transport Distribution Co. (TDC) – Truckin’ on 66 – http://www.gotdc.com Wilder’s Steakhouse – “Famous for Good Things to Eat & Drink Since 1928″ 417-623-7320 Kingdom City NOSTALGIAVILLE, USA – “Your 50′s and 60′s Nostalgia Superstore” Kirkwood Best Western Kirkwood Inn – Best Rest West of the Arch – 2 Blocks from Doc’s Doc’s Harley-Davidson – Since 1955 – http://www.docsharleydavidson.com Leasburg Belmont Vineyards – Great Wines for Fun Times! 573-885-7156 Skippy’s Route 66 Inn – “Good Food for Good People” Lebanon Ace Muffler Shop – A Real Muffler Shop, Not a Clamp and Rip Off! 417-588-2320 Charlie’s Farms and Gardens – …where goodness grows for taste. May thru October… City of Lebanon – Friendly People. Friendly Place. http://www.lebanonmo.org Custom Lawn Care – Lawn Care – Pruning – Trimming 417-588-3448 Dowd’s Catfish & Barbeque – Serving “Award Winning Catfish and BBQ” on Route 66 417-532-1777 Faye’s Diner – “Really Homemade Food & Desserts” M-F 6AM-2PM (Sat NOON) Forest Manor Motel – Historic Roadside Motel & RV Park 417-532-6114 Frankie D’s Diner – Homemade Cookin’ just like Grandma used to make on Route 66! 417-991-3838 Heartland Antique Mall – “Something for Everyone!” I-44 at Exit 127 8 AM-8 PM Historic Route 66 Motel – American Owned – Next to Dowd’s Catfish & Barbeque Lindsay Chevrolet / Lindsay Ford – “Where the Trucks Are” on Route 66! 417-532-3114 Madison Street Grill – Serving Great Steaks, Seafood & Spirits! 417-532-0120 Munger Moss Motel – Your Home Away From Home – http://www.mungermoss.com Nancy Ballhagen’s Puzzles – http://www.missouripuzzle.com Route 66 Museum & Research Center – Let Us Display Your Route 66 Collection! Route 66 Sodas, LLC – Route 66 Root Beer – The Ones For The Road – http://www.route66sodas.com Sand Spring Resort & Restaurant – On Missouri’s Beautiful Niangua River at Bennett Spring 1-800-543-3474 Shepherd Hills Factory Outlets – On Route 66 Since 1960 – http://www.shephills.com Starlite Lanes – Where The Fun Begins! Bowl on Historic Route 66! Value Tire Center – “Better Deals on Tires & Wheels” http://www.creepinonchrome.com Willard Quarries, Inc. – “You Call We Haul” 417-532-2728 Manchester Classic Thunderbird Club of St. Louis – Dedicated to the Classic Thunderbird 1955-1957 Maplewood Paramount Jewelers – “See Our Landmark Neon Sign Since 1946″ http://www.paramountjewelers.com Marshfield Blackberry Creek Retreat / Bed & Breakfast – “Nature’s Beauty with Country Charm” Hidden Waters Nature Park – On Route 66 at 1853 Calloway – Cabin, Walking Trails, Water Features, Gardens Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Info Ctr – 130th 4th of July Parade & 19th Annual Rodeo Mount Vernon Vintage Car Broker – “I Find ‘em – You Bind ‘em” Call 417-316-1906 Osage Beach Jake Culpeeper’s Cattle Co. – “The Steak Place at Lake of the Ozarks” Pacific Beacon Car Wash – Come by & see our Beacon Motel Neon Sign! City of Pacific – Est. 1859 – http://www.pacificmissouri.com Creations Unlimited – Custom Framing & Restoration at Pacific Antique Mall http://www.PacificFramer.com 314-393-7996 Deanna Christine’s Antique & Resale Gallery – 2 Blocks S. of Route 66 at 142 W. St. Louis Street 314-402-8097 Don Flier Motors – “Selling Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep & Ram Products on Route 66 for over 30 Years” Down South Cafe – Serving Breakfast & Cajun Cuisine on Route 66! 636-257-7866 Mahler’s Truck and Auto Repair – Same location for 34 Years on Route 66! 636-271-2020 Osage Dental Group Pacific Antique Mall - Antiques & Collectibles – 1 Block S. of Route 66 at 125 N. First St. Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce – http://www.pacificchamber.com Route 66 Railfan Visitor Center – Mainline Viewing Area – Route 66 Model Railroad Club 636-742-1678 Route 66 REALTORS – http://www.route66realtors.com – 636-271-6660 The Meramec Valley Current News Magazine – “Pacific’s Hometown Community News Magazine” Phelps KC Obsolete Parts – Ford Parts & Accessories – RT66 Gift Shop 417-452-FORD (3673) Phillipsburg Historic Route 66 Antique Mall – Antiques, Rt. 66 Memorabilia and More! I-44 Exit 123 Richland The Cave Restaurant and Resort – “Its Really In a Cave!” 573-765-4554″ Rock Hill City of Rock Hill – http://www.rockhillmo.com Leach BP Service – Serving The Motoring Public Since 1949 Rolla A Miner Indulgence Bed & Breakfast – A Major Indulgence at a Miner Price on Route 66 City of Rolla – “The Middle of Everywhere” http://www.rollacity.org Fall Creek Rock Shop – Rock Shop on Route 66 – Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Lapidary Muffler Mart – Located at 100 East 6th Street 573-364-5434 Phelps County Bank – Employee Owned – http://www.phelpscountybank.com 573-364-5202 Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center – “Engineered for the Road” http://www.visitrolla.com Route 66 Motors – Classic Cars and Used Cars, 573-265-5200 The Mule Tobacco Barn – Let the Giant Sterling Hillbilly Wave You In! The Mule Trading Post – Route 66 Items, Antiques, Collectibles, Knives & Swords, Southwest Pottery 573-364-4711 Totem Pole Trading Post, Inc. – Antiques, Souvenirs, C-Store “Since 1933″ Rosati Rosati Winery Museum – “Making History on Route 66 Since 1934″ St. Charles Fast Lane Classic Cars – “We Sell Investments That Accelerate” Neon Time – Custom Neon & Vintage Sign Restoration 636-940-7070 St. Clair Henderson’s Antiques – Architectural Artifacts for Home and Garden – Call 314-795-2612 Lewis Cafe – “Home Cooked Meals For Over 65 Years” Old Bus Stop Coffee Shop and Art Gallery, LLC River Hills Traveler – Ozarks Outdoor Information – Friendly Folks – Free Samples Route 66 Car Club – Father’s Day Car Show – Call 636-629-5445 Route 66 Lumber Co. dba St. Clair Building Center – “Get Your Sticks at Route 66″ 636-629-2644 St. Clair Historical Museum St. James Diana’s Diner – Home Style Cooking & Daily Specials 573-265-3424 Johnnies Bar – Coldest Beer on Route 66 Murdon Concrete Products – Look for our Dripping Faucet Neon Sign! Spurgeon’s “66″ Service – “66″ Station on Route 66 Since 1961 St. James Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Center – Discover the Ozarks’ Best! Vacuum Cleaner Museum and Factory Outlet – http://www.vacuummuseum.com 1-866-444-9004 St. Louis AAA Auto Club of Missouri – We’re Always With You Auto Evaluators, Inc. – For All Your Automotive Needs Banc Card Midwest, Inc. Blueberry Hill – Restaurant & Music Club – http://www.BlueberryHill.com Open 7 Days 11:00 AM – Wowee!! Chili Mac’s Diner – In the heart of downtown St. Louis at 510 Pine St. 314-421-9040 Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In Restaurant – Cruisin’ Capitol of the Midwest since 1957 Creve Coeur Paving – Our Reputation Rides On Our Service http://www.CcpStl.com DENT DEVIL of St. Louis – Paintless Dent Removal www.dentdevil.com 636-230-7900 DIRECTIONS SAINT LOUIS, LLC – St. Louis’ Premier Tour Company – offering Day Trips and Tours from St. Louis! Donut Drive-In – Best Hand-cut Donuts in St. Louis on Route 66! Eat-Rite Diner – Eat-Rite or Don’t Eat at All Firestone Complete Auto Care – On Route 66 at 6211 Chippewa – See Our Vintage “Bow-Tie” Neon Sign!W\ Howlin’ Wolf Hot Rods – “Old School Hot Rods Done Right” J. Bentzinger and Associates, Inc. – Manufacturers Representatives – “Surrounding our Customers with Service” 314-549-5510 Puffed Up Productions St. Louis Transitions – Route 66 St. Louis Books & Unique Handmade Items – route66stlouis.com Southwest Market Cuisine – “Sandwiches Our Specialty” Ted Drewes – It Really is Good, Guys… and Gals! T.F.A. The Future Antiques – The Leading Mid Century Dealer in the St. Louis Area St. Robert All Star Inn & Star Restaurant – “Locally Owned & Operated – Home Cooked Food on Old Route 66″ City of St. Robert – “Come Grow With Us” http://www.saintrobert.com Comfort Inn – Unique Rustic Lodge 573-336-3553 Fairfield Inn – Making Business Comfortable! 573-336-8600 First State Bank, St. Robert – Together We Are Making Progress Hampton Inn – Hot ‘On The House’ Breakfast 573-336-3355 Liberty Lodge – Clean, Comfortable, Hometown Hospitality! 573-336-3121 Pulaski County Tourism Bureau – Pulaski County – Missouri’s Natural Beauty Sweetwater Bar-B-Que – “A taste of the Ozarks” At I-44 & Exit 163 – Open Daily Spencer Spencer Garage – See Spencer Restored on Historic Route 66 Springfield Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven – Guests Get A True Route 66 Experience Since 1938 Bud’s Tire & Wheel Co. – Selling Tires & Wheels Over 50 Years on Route 66 City of Springfield – Departmet of Planning & Development 417-864-1037 Curtis Enterprises – http://www.birthplaceofroute66.com Danny’s Service Center – Look for our original Neon Sign at West Bypass & W. Division! Dr. Michael J. Clarke History Museum of Ozarks Scouting 417-833-1636 – Archiving SW Missouri Boy Scouting Heritage Eslick Enterprises – David J. Eslick, Photographer 417-889-9332 Fireworks Supermarkets – Visit our locations in Springfield & Gray Summit – Open All Year! First Baptist Church, 525 South Avenue – “Worship with us as you travel Route 66″ 417-866-7202 Great River Engineering of Springfield, Inc. – www.greatrivereng.com Louie’s Drive In aka Vaughn’s – Oldest West Side Drive In Cafe 417-831-0883 Lurvey Properties Mexican Villa El Taco – On Route 66 at 316 W. Kearney – See our Vintage Neon Sign! Momma Mary’s Navajo Tacos – “One Bite is a true Southwest delight” Ozarks Public Television – KOZK-Springfield / KOZJ-Joplin Visit us at http://www.optv.org Route 66 Barber Shop – Get Your Kicks with a Haircut at an Old Tyme Barber Shop on Route 66 Route 66 Hot Dogs – http://www.route66hotdogs.com Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce – Everywhere Should Be Like This Springfield-Greene County Library Center – Drive Here to Research Route 66 and More! Springfield-Greene County Library Local History Department – Genealogy, Family Heritage and Civil War Research Center! Springfield-Greene County Library Station – Cruise into the Library Station to view Car and Train Memorabilia! Springfield, Missouri Convention & Visitors Bureau – Birthplace of Route 66 – Springfield, MO 1-800-678-8767 Springfield/Route 66 KOA – Great Camping on Route 66 Since 1972! Steak ‘n Shake – Famous For Steakburgers and Route 66! Twin Motorcycle & Tattoo – Home of the Route 66 Tattoo Your Big Hair Day Studio – Shannon Medley, Stylist – Wedding & Event Hair Design by Appt Only 417-987-8448 Stanton Meramec Caverns – Open Everyday! Oldest Stop on Route 66 Stateline Paddoc Liquors – On Old Route 66 at State Line – Look for our Gas Pumps! Strafford Alice Delcour – Real Estate Sales 417-839-2152 Chestnut Plaza – At Corner of I-44 and State Highway 125 City of Strafford – The Best Small Town on Main Street USA – Route 66 Joe’s Route 66 Diner Keiser Properties LLC – “40 Years on Route 66″ Missouri Ozarks 66 Society – Promoting Route 66 and its History in the Ozarks Odie’s Auto Repair – Get Your Car Fixed on Old Route 66 417-839-1894 Strafford Chamber of Commerce – 2013 “Route 66 Days” Saturday May 11th – Call 417-894-7653 Strafford Branch Library – Cruise down Route 66 to the Strafford Branch Library! Team Liquors – “Small Store with a Large Selection” – on Rt. 66 just East of Strafford The Cutting Room – Give your hair a “Kick” on Route 66!! Wild Animal Safari Sullivan Cruzin Rt66 Auto Sales & Resale Shop – Located on Route 66 at 227 E. Springfield Road 636-221-4305 Du Kum Inn Restaurant – Serving Route 66 Travelers Since 1961! 573-468-6114 Harry’s Tire, LLC – New Tires, Custom Wheels, & Tire Repair 573-468-4128 Route 66 Tees Schmidt Auto Center – “Late Model Pre-Owned Vehicles Since 1954″ 573-468-2233 Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce – “Spend The Night or a Lifetime” http://www.sullivanmochamber.com Sunset Hills Holiday Inn Viking Route 66 Mile 227 Tap & Grill – Where Route 66 and Exquisite mix! Sanders Service – Family Owned Since 1977 on Route 66 at 10775 Watson Road Union Huxel’s Auto Repair – Used Parts for Old Cars 1940 to 1980 Indian Harvest Trade – On Route 66 – http://www.indianharvesttrade.com Mason Dixon Flea Market Villa Ridge Bourbeuse Valley Harley-Davidson – Junction of I-44 and Hwy 50 on Route 66 K Leigh Bugs Antique Mall – Antiques, Collectables, & Furniture 636-451-6303 Pin Oak Creek RV Park – “Family Fun Camping on Route 66″ 1-888-474-6625 Route “66″ Storage – 636-451-0677 Sunset Motel Waynesville Cave State Cruisers Car Club – Car Show the Weekend After Father’s Day 573-435-9297 City of Waynesville - Established 1833 – http://www.waynesvillemo.org Hoppers Pub – “66 Brews on Route 66″ http://www.hopperspub.com 573-774-0135 Pulaski County Historical Museum and Society – Open Saturdays Only 10-2 PM April thru Sept Security Bank of Pulaski County The Drynk – Bistro & Lounge – “Let Us Entertain Your Appetite” The Old Stagecoach Stop – Open Saturdays 10 to 4 April thru Sept T.J. Customs – Specializes in Old Trucks & Off-Road Vehicles 573-774-6557 Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce – http://www.waynesville-strobertchamber.com Webb City Bradbury Bishop Deli – Visit Our Historic Soda Fountain Built in 1931 Culver’s Route 66 – America’s First Route 66 Culver’s! Hwy 171 & Madison on Route 66 Route 66 Movie Theater – “Today’s Movies at Yesterday’s Prices” – 417-673-1155 Webb City Area Chamber of Commerce & Route 66 Visitors Center – On the Route at Broadway & Webb – Call 417-673-1154 Webb City Florist & Greenhouse – See our Historic Sign on Original Route 66 at 1001 S. Jefferson! 417-673-3780 Webb City Historical Society – For More Information 417-673-5866 Webster Groves, MO Route 66 Transmissions, Etc. – Family Owned On The Mother Road – Quality #1 Yorkshire Village - Part of Route 66 Since 1951 Wildwood Historic “Big Chief” Roadhouse – Established 1929 – http://www.bigchiefroadhouse.com 636-458-3200 State Farm Insurance – Mikel Garrett, Agent – http://www.mikelgarrett.com 636-458-5055 Stovall’s Grove – Dance Hall, Tavern and Live Music Since 1935 Willard Pearl Auto Works – Distinctive Paint and Body Works with Midwest Integrity

Illinois

Auburn

Becky’s Barn – Off the Bricks on Route 66 – Antiques, Souvenirs, Amish Candy & Jams 217-836-3043 BeckysBarn.com

Carlinville

Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center – http://www.magnusongrandhotel.com – Full Service – Route 66

Chicago

Superdawg drive-in – HIYA! THANKS FOR STOPPING. http://www.superdawg.com 773-763-0660

Edwardsville

City of Edwardsville – Third Oldest City in Illinois http://www.cityofedwardsville.com

Granite City

Historic Route 66 Flea Market – Stop & Shop – We have what you need from A to Z

Hamel

Weezy’s Route 66 Bar & Grill

Livingston

Pink Elephant Antique Mall – “See Our Giant Roadside Attractions!” 618-637-2366

Litchfield

Litchfield History Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center Association

The Ariston Cafe – “Remember! Where Good Food Is Served”

Mitchell

Luna Café – “See Our Spectator Neon Signs by Day and Especially by Night!”

Murphysboro

Silkworm, Inc. – 800-826-0577 http://www.silkwormink.com

Springfield, IL

Cozy Dog Drive In – “Famous Hot Dog On a Stick” http://www.cozydogdrivein.com

Staunton

DeCamp Junction Inc. – Historic Roadhouse Serving Since 1926 618-637-2951

Henry’s Route 66 Rabbit Ranch / Emporium – Rt. 66 Info Center – http://www.HenrysRoute66.com

Wheeling

Superdawg drive-in – HIYA! THANKS FOR STOPPING – http://www.superdawg.com 847-459-1900

Willowbrook

Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket – As Seen on “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives” and “Chicago’s Best”

Kansas

Baxter Springs

Baxter Springs Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center – A Restored 1930′s Phillips Service Station 620-856-2066

SACS 66 – Select Antique & Collectible Consignments 620-856-5570

Galena

4 WOMEN on the ROUTE – The Home of Tow Tater – Inspiration for “Tow Mater” from “Cars”

Riverton

Nelson’s Old Riverton Store – Home of the “Hand Crafted Sandwich” 620-848-3330

Oklahoma

Afton

Afton Station & Route 66 Packards – Route 66 & Vintage Car Museum / Visitors’ Center

Claremore

Claremore Convention & Visitors Bureau – Claremore, OK http://www.visitclaremore.org

Clinton

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum – A tribute to “The Mother Road” http://www.route66.org 580-323-7866

Elk City

National Route 66 Museum Complex - http://www.elkcity.com 580-225-6266

Miami

Allen Sign Studio – “A Sign of Service” http://www.allensignstudio.com

Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau – Home of Coleman Theatre, Ribbon Road & More

Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger – Don’t just ask for a burger. Ask for WAYLAN’S

Sapulpa

Rt 66 Frame Shoppe and Gallery – http://www.Rt66FrameShoppe.com

Vinita

Clanton’s Cafe – Oldest Family-Owned Restaurant on Route 66

Shout & Sack C-Store & Deli – Rock Out on 66 – Buckle Up! Be Cool! Be Clean! Be Back!

Texas

Adrian

Midpoint Café & Gift Shop – “Home of the Ugly Crust Pie” 806-538-6379

New Mexico

Tucumcari

The Blue Swallow Motel – A Unique Experience out of Another Time

Arizona

Scottsdale

Route 66 World – http://www.route66world.com – Everything Route 66!

California

Lake Arrowhead

National Historic Route 66 Federation – Preserving and Promoting The Mother Road

Montana

Philipsburg

PACCOM FILMS www.paccomfilms.com – Award-winning Rt. 66 Documentaries since 1994. 1-800-786-6695

Pennsylvania

New Salem

Lees Leasing Company LLC – Kathryn & Robert Jurosco – Proud Supporters of Route 66!

Tennessee

Nashville

Joe Loesch – The Road Crew – Songs from the Mother Road & Route 66 Audio History – NewWaytoRead.com

Waverly

Mother Road Music – “Makin Music for the Mother Road” motherroadmusic@yahoo.com

List maintained by Robert Gehl – Director, Membership Services
Updated as of November 5, 2012

Route 66 Cuba Fest October 20-21, 2012