Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I have the pleasure of driving across three bridges in my neighborhood, two of which are dated in 1913 the other dated in 1920. They are all three on "The Hill" in St. Louis which was nicely depicted in the recent Route 66 Magazine...Tsingao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: <laurelrk66@aol.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 3:01 PM Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] road report > In a message dated 2/14/2004 10:12:04 AM Central Standard Time, > theoakman@theriver.com writes: > > > > When was the last time you as in any of you drove > > on some actual pavement from the 1920s, I would > > like to hear the particulars. > > > > I am fortunate enough to have a portion of the renowned 1922 9-foot highway > just two miles from my Afton Station. It existed for 4 years before it became > part of Route 66 in 1926. I drive it often, and marvel at the idea of a > one-lane road with just shoulders on which to pull over in the event of oncoming > traffic. In his book, Jim Ross describes it's construction as "rock asphalt > over a concrete base." To cruise down this "Sidewalk Highway" is to truly > understand and appreciate early 20th century travel. > > Laurel > Afton, OK > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike shadman Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Well, there is an Initiative to put 66 back on the road atlases and maps. I have been working for 18 months on this project and with a friend. There is support by the American Highway Users Alliance (Greg Cohen) to help in the Initiative. If you or anybody wants to put 66 back on the map? Please contact me George Kemberling at Mike_shadman@Yahoo.com or Fred Cain at fcain@forestriverinc.com Thank you big_ugly_mich@yahoo.com wrote:And as we all know, routes change over time for a legion of reasons, so you may want to travel the ORIGINAL route 66, for example. Route 66 isn't on any of my maps, possibly because it's not a government road any more. --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, mike shadman <mike_shadman@y...> wrote: > Thanks Mike for the information! I love collecting maps and atlases! I have few old trail maps, US highway maps, and Road atlases ( like my 1954 road atlas). Also, World Atlases as well, such as my 1894 world atlas. > > George a fervent supporter and advit student of the US Route Numbered Highway System. > > Mike Ward <flyboy1946@h...> wrote: > Those interested in old road maps should take a look at the web site for the Road Map Collectors Association at www.roadmaps.org<http://www.roadmaps.org/>. There's a wealth of information there, even for non-members. > > There's also a yahoo e-group for road map/atlas aficionados at <http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/mapsandatlases/> > > Mike Ward > ----- Original Message ----- > From: William Cashman<mailto:theoakman@t...> > To: <mailto:AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 2:30 PM > Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Old Road Maps > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Alex Burr > > > > <First was a small U S highway map from 1940 - great item to take out > <and look at. Appears to have come from some sort of large b&w atlas, > <similar to the 1937 Memphis street map I got a little ways back. > <The other was a collection of state road maps dating from the 1930's > <to the 1970's. Of note: > > My one and only old map is a Shell Oil map of South Central United States, circa 1957. On the back is a smaller US map. The only "freeways" are some of the turnpikes. > > Are you doing anything to preserve the old maps? Mine is still in pretty good shape and I'd sure like to keep it that way.... > > Cya l8r, > > Bill > There are two theories to arguing with women. 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Guest Fred M. Cain Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Dear Group, For whatever it's worth, here's a *REALLY* cool site on Bonnie & Clyde: http://texashideout.tripod.com/bc.htm They might have been a pair of really bad people (although some say not) but in any case, they form a truly fascinating footnote to the 1930's which was a truly interesting chapter of American history. -Fred M. Cain --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ross" <pathfinder66@e...> wrote: > Greetings All, > > Bonnie & Clyde's death car is, indeed, at the Primm Valley Resort. Please see my sidebar about it on page 18 of American Road, Vol. 1, No. 2. > > Driving on 1927 pavement: I have the privilege driving first generation Route 66 paving (1928) every time I leave my driveway. > > Jim R. > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwarn17588 Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, mike shadman <mike_shadman@y...> wrote: > Well, there is an Initiative to put 66 back on the road atlases and maps. I have been working for 18 months on this project and with a friend. There is support by the American Highway Users Alliance (Greg Cohen) to help in the Initiative. If you or anybody wants to put 66 back on the map? Please contact me George Kemberling at Mike_shadman@Y... or Fred Cain at fcain@f... Thank you > Depends how you do it. If you're talking about re-certifying U.S. 66, I'm against it for reasons I've already explained before. But I know that at least Missouri and Illinois are taking steps to make historic Route 66 part of a national scenic byway. This, I think, is the intelligent way of doing it. Ron Warnick Belleville, IL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred M. Cain Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "rwarn17588" <RWarn17588@a...> wrote: > Depends how you do it. If you're talking about re-certifying U.S. 66, > I'm against it for reasons I've already explained before. But I know > that at least Missouri and Illinois are taking steps to make historic > Route 66 part of a national scenic byway. This, I think, is the > intelligent way of doing it. This is a most interesting development! Are you actively working on this Ron? -Fred M. Cain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Worley Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 WHY ANYBODY USE TRIPOD TO HOST A WEBSITE??? Their stupid "bandwidth limits" are ridiculous. it would be nice to be able to view this page. I guess I'll have to set an alarm for 3am to get up and see it.... "Fred M. Cain" <fcain@forestriverinc.com> wrote: Dear Group, For whatever it's worth, here's a *REALLY* cool site on Bonnie & Clyde: http://texashideout.tripod.com/bc.htm --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred M. Cain Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Sorry, folks, I don't know what happened! It was working fine when I posted it, but then afterwards when I went to "test" it, I got this Tripod message too! Oh, well, here's another Bonnie & Clyde site, although I like the "Tripod" site better: http://www.bonnielovesclyde.com/ This site still has some good pictures -Fred M. Cain --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Bob Worley <bwcobra15@y...> wrote: > WHY ANYBODY USE TRIPOD TO HOST A WEBSITE??? Their stupid "bandwidth limits" are ridiculous. it would be nice to be able to view this page. I guess I'll have to set an alarm for 3am to get up and see it.... > > > "Fred M. Cain" <fcain@f...> wrote: > Dear Group, > > For whatever it's worth, here's a *REALLY* cool site on Bonnie & > Clyde: http://texashideout.tripod.com/bc.htm > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R.V. Droz Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 I am more in favor of a scenic signing with a specific map symbol, say a brown US shield on the route(s) of 66. -- ___________________________________________________________ Happy Motoring! _._._._.____~__ Robert V. Droz ( us98@earthlink.net ) [____________][___ U.S. Highways : From US 1 to (US 830) [________/____[_|__ http://www.us-highways.com/ ()() ()() () Route Logs - Standard Oil - Highway Makeover - Pics - Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lulupic66@aol.com Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 In a message dated 1/22/04 3:36:03 PM Central Standard Time, jabremer66@aol.com writes: << Thanks for the tip...normally I wouldn't have thought to cook my own food on the road, but for health reasons I've had to restrict my diet >> A friend of mine went on a road trip. She brought her own microwave! Something to think about! Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jane Dippel Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 I just did a great drive on 41 from Ariba, Ga. to Ocala, Fla. I hope I am right that it continued to Ocala. The number changed to 141 along the way. Some towns I went throught were Arabi, Ashburn, Chula, Tifton, Sparks, Cecil, Valadosta, Lake Park, Jasper, White Springs, High Springs, Gainesville and into Ocala. I visited the old town of Micanopy which was beautiful. Then took a side trip the Cross Creek and visited the Marjorie Rawlings home and park. This is a beautiful area much like it was when she wrote there. Also a visit to the Stephen Foster Park in White Springs. White Springs was a spa many years ago and it is now preserved. I enjoyed this trip so much. The little towns I went through did show much decay but people still resided in them and were so nice. I would apperciate any in information you have to share about 41 from Memphis through Florida. Enjoyed what little I did of 41. I would like to start in Memphis and do the trip through Florida.....Thanks Jane There are 4 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: RE: Road Report From: "jerrymc66" 2. Re: Re: RE: Road Report From: Bob Worley 3. Boots Motel update From: "rwarn17588" 4. Re: road report From: "Rudyard Welborn" ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 09:37:20 -0600 From: "jerrymc66" Subject: Re: RE: Road Report Lulu, As I said, I HAVE been photographing and documenting these old slab roads...for years! I luv 'em. The images will be posted...in an article someday. (OK..maybe a teaser shot on the group....sometime) It ain't procrastination, its obligation...I have a book project, plus two other articles to get out first! Thomas and I have talked about such an article, but decided to do the other stuff first (including the Rte 66 Department!) (Plus people keep wanting me to do paintings!) I drove one of the slabs yesterday afternoon..ahhh, the "kathump-thump" of the joints in the road. McJerry > Message: 7 > Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 02:32:54 EST > From: Lulupic66@aol.com > Subject: Re: RE: road report > > Jerry! > You being the Road Geek that you are, don't have any pictures/images of > these old highways! > You need to preserve this and post these images! > From a > "very Surprised" > I am almost embarrassed for you! > > > > Lulu! > PS I do understand the procrastination's stuff > Love you Honey! > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 07:46:45 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Worley Subject: Re: Re: RE: Road Report JerryMc, Since I am about an hour from Corcicana and my dad, uncles and cousins have lots of land in Navarro county, I would be very interested in seeing what you have to show...! Bob Worley --- jerrymc66 wrote: > > Lulu, > > As I said, I HAVE been photographing and documenting these old slab > roads...for years! I luv 'em. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 17:12:25 -0000 From: "rwarn17588" Subject: Boots Motel update Walgreens interest waning By Dennis W. Sowers, Of The Press Staff Walgreens apparently has pulled back from developing the southwest corner at Garrison and Central avenues, according to one of the property owners. "They said they didn't have any more interest," said Vince Scott, who owns the Boots Motel property with his wife Kristi. "That just came from them, the Walgreens' people. I don't know." Scott said the leasing firm negotiating for the purchase of the property stopped further discussions last Thursday. "There was a lot of interest in it," Scott said. "I don't know if it's final. It seems like it. They may not be coming. "We thought there was a pretty good deal on the property. It seemed like a pretty sure thing." The current Boots owner couldn't speculate on whether it was a matter of market timing or whether Walgreens or its agents found something in the demographics to delay funding or building at this time. The city has said for weeks -- and met behind closed doors -- that a major industry was interested in Carthage. City officials never indicated if that business was Walgreens. "I would say most everybody is disappointed," Scott said. "I would say the city is the ultimate looser." Scott said that he was basically taking a wait and see attitude and did not plan to make any improvements to the property, "especially if someone wants to use the land." He also said that he is exploring "some possibilities." Scott also said that Rolf Wilkin, the Arkansas owner of the former Eureka Pizza was putting a for sale sign on his property; Scott was not sure if selling the property separately was Wilkin's intention or not. The sale of the pizza property could hurt any future joint sale of the corner properties to a major player. If the sale of Eureka Pizza went through to another buyer, Scott is concerned that would create "inconsistent development." Scott believes that his 325-foot by 200-foot property and the Eureka land make up a good sized lot, and that "a major player can invest that much capital in a piece of property." If a major business does not show interest, Scott said that he has "toyed with the idea" of preserving the Boots. He said someone would have to figure out some way to make it entertaining. "Obviously, you have to make some uplifts," he said. Despite his disappointment, Scott was trying to stay positive. "It could be something even better," he said. "Things usually happen for a reason." ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 08:53:45 -0500 From: "Rudyard Welborn" Subject: Re: road report I have the pleasure of driving across three bridges in my neighborhood, two of which are dated in 1913 the other dated in 1920. They are all three on "The Hill" in St. Louis which was nicely depicted in the recent Route 66 Magazine...Tsingao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 3:01 PM Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] road report > In a message dated 2/14/2004 10:12:04 AM Central Standard Time, > theoakman@theriver.com writes: > > > > When was the last time you as in any of you drove > > on some actual pavement from the 1920s, I would > > like to hear the particulars. > > > > I am fortunate enough to have a portion of the renowned 1922 9-foot highway > just two miles from my Afton Station. It existed for 4 years before it became > part of Route 66 in 1926. I drive it often, and marvel at the idea of a > one-lane road with just shoulders on which to pull over in the event of oncoming > traffic. In his book, Jim Ross describes it's construction as "rock asphalt > over a concrete base." To cruise down this "Sidewalk Highway" is to truly > understand and appreciate early 20th century travel. > > Laurel > Afton, OK > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Yahoo! 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Guest R.V. Droz Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Sounds like you skipped over on to US 441, not 141. In 1927, the route you took was all US 41. Back then US 441 only connected Ocala to Orlando. -- ___________________________________________________________ Happy Motoring! _._._._.____~__ Robert V. Droz ( us98@earthlink.net ) [____________][___ U.S. Highways : From US 1 to (US 830) [________/____[_|__ http://www.us-highways.com/ ()() ()() () Route Logs - Standard Oil - Highway Makeover - Pics - Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rwarn17588 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Fred M. Cain" <fcain@f...> wrote: > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "rwarn17588" <RWarn17588@a...> > wrote: > > Depends how you do it. If you're talking about re-certifying U.S. > 66, > > I'm against it for reasons I've already explained before. But I > know > > that at least Missouri and Illinois are taking steps to make > historic > > Route 66 part of a national scenic byway. This, I think, is the > > intelligent way of doing it. > > This is a most interesting development! Are you actively working on > this Ron? > > -Fred M. Cain No, I'm not behind it, but I support the effort. Tommy Pike, president of the Missouri Route 66 Association, said about a month ago at a meeting I attended that he's working with the proper bureaucrats to get the scenic byway designation in Missouri -- including all the alignments, not just one. Patty Kuhn of the Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project also is doing the same thing. I also heard through the grapevine through good sources that New Mexico and Oklahoma are working on this, too. To have a scenic highway designation for all of Route 66, all the states have to cooperate. It looks like we're well on our way. Ron Warnick Belleville, IL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Greetings! Well, actually the brainstorm of the JMC name also Bro! Fall of '02. BTW - That US77 marker sign was posted along a section of roadway south of Edmond that was also shared with US66. Kinda symbolic! Glad you enjoy! Will get you one of these out to your cabin soon: <http://www.PostmarkArt.com/adventure.htm> God Bless and Happy Trails. the landrunner --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ross" <pathfinder66@e...> > > Believe it or not, it is still something of a work in progress. The US77 shield on the wall, by the way, is courtesy of the Landrunner. > > Thanks again, everybody. > > Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scott Piotrowski Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 I apologize to anyone who is seeing this on multiple groups. Recently, I started a new group on yahoo called "historicroadspreservation." It is solely about preservation issues alongside America's Historic Roads. It is not to be used as a social group, but solely as a means of alerting people to upcoming and in-progress preservation battles. It is, essentially, a call for action. The mission statement of the group is "This moderated group exists to promote preservation issues along America's Historic Roads. It is being created as a means of disseminating information to those who are interested in preservation of America's Roadside attractions." I welcome anyone interested to join the group. It can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/historicroadspreservation/ Scott Piotrowski, Director 66 Productions www.66productions.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest big_ugly_mich@yahoo.com Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 What works in the big cities? Condo conversions of old factories and warehouses makes money by the pile for the owners. People live in them because they're close to the area of the city that everything gets done in, but also close to transportation out (figure the factories and warehouses needed it, too). It can be done It is being done! --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Alex Burr <hester_nec@y...> wrote: > Well, if we can't save these places - which to us > are "historical", but to others is money - at least we > can save the photos to enjoy and remember the "Golden > Days of Road Travel". > > Hudsonly, > Alex B > > --- roadmaven@a... wrote: > > > A fixture along US 40 on Indianapolis' far eastside > > for more than 50 years will go by the wayside this > > summer to make room for a "much needed" strip mall. > > > > The Drake Motel is one of the last motels along 40 > > in Indianapolis that serves as a reminder of what > > was once a major cross country route. Like many of > > the motels in the area, it was doomed as soon as > > Interstate 70 opened 2 miles to the north in the > > 1960's. For many years, the Drake's "No Vacancy" > > sign has been lit, as it has served only weekly and > > monthly rentals. There is (or was) a Drake Motel on > > 40 in Springfield, OH that used the same sign as the > > one in Indianapolis. > > > > Link to Drake Motel...then & now: > > > http://roadtripmemories.com/roadmaven/timeframes/drake.htm > > > > Pat B. > > Indianapolis > > http://roadtripmemories.com > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Ross Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Bobby, Mike, and other blue highway friends, For reservations at JMC, call BR-549. Seriously, feel free to stop by when you pass through Arcadia on old 66. Shellee didn't mention it, but the sign shop is in St. Louis. Needless to say, I would recommend them. I recommend Shellee, too, but I have her under exclusive contract. ;-) Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laurelrk66@aol.com Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 In a message dated 3/5/2005 5:52:12 PM Central Standard Time, becky@mockturtlepress.com writes: > Trivia Question: What is the name of the possumaˆ”a character in Walt Kelly's > > cartoon strip set in the Okefenokee swamp. > Pogo! But even if I'm one of the first to answer, I don't want the prize, since I've already won one. I'm just showing off. Hi Becky! Laurel Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laurelrk66@aol.com Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Oh boy, I goofed and accidentally sent my trivia answer to the whole group instead of just to Becky at the magazine, thus spoiling her contest. I feel like an idiot! Becky, forgive me!! Laurel Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Seriously, do you accept PayPal? Q;-) Ken --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ross" <pathfinder66@e...> wrote: > Bobby, Mike, and other blue highway friends, > > For reservations at JMC, call BR-549. > > Seriously, feel free to stop by when you pass through Arcadia on old 66. Shellee didn't mention it, but the sign shop is in St. Louis. Needless to say, I would recommend them. I recommend Shellee, too, but I have her under exclusive contract. ;-) > > Jim R. > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Russell S. Rein Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Hello, I'm getting antsy for a road trip, what about you? In the meantime here's your next Lincoln Highway e-newsletter: What's New: Brian Butko sends the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat story about the Bedford Coffeepot now at the County Fairgrounds: http://xrl.us/fajj The story was picked up by AP and spread across the country, here's one from OK: http://xrl.us/fajs and from Philly.com http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/10955500.htm Downtown DeKalb to get Murals as part of their Lincolnway improvement projects: http://www.star.niu.edu/articles/?id=5680 Pamela Doerr sent this article about the Hazen Market being added to Nevada's Register of Historic Places: http://xrl.us/fajp Lincoln-O-Rama on President's Day from SaukValley.com: http://www.saukvalley.com/288393144728733.bsp and Marketing Abe from Philly.com (requires login) http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/10943818.htm " Listening to what a person says" - A call to record oral history before it's too late: http://xrl.us/fajr The Historic Mountain View Inn under new management: http://xrl.us/fbgi On the web You never know what you can find on-line. Buried 30 pages deep in the various search engines, the Internet Archive has a one minute movie of the Dedication ceremonies in San Francisco at the western terminus of the Lincoln Highway in Lincoln Park, probably from 1915. Best viewed in the MPEG4 format especially if you have broadband, you can right click and download this public domain movie in a number of different formats, or view it on-line in streaming formats: http://xrl.us/fajx The Smithsonian's Americans On the Move - Lincoln Highway page: http://xrl.us/faj3 Query the Library of Congress American Memory project with "Lincoln Highway" and you get 218 hits including many photos some of which are on-line. This site needs more exploration: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ Wildernet - Your Guide to Outdoor Recreation has a trip planner for the LH in Illinois: http://xrl.us/faj2 Indiana Lincoln Highway website I have "spiffed-up" the Indiana Lincoln Highway web site. Please take a look. www.IndianaLincolnHighway.com Specifically, I have added over 15 new LH sites on the "All the Links to Lincolnway" page: http://www.indianalincolnhighway.com/page3.html Also - Donn Werling's ( Executive Director of the Allen County / Fort Wayne Historical Society) presentation on the Ideal Section of the Lincoln Highway that he gave at the LHA National Conference in Fort Wayne in 2003 has been added: http://www.indianalincolnhighway.com/page8.html Indiana LH T-Shirts and Screen Savers have been added to the "Stuff for Sale" page, and at the very bottom of the page I have added a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, April 1, 1915 article about Adowin Doenges - one the "Lincoln Highway Kids" who walked from Fort Wayne to San Franscisco along the Lincoln Highway to the Panama Pacific Exposition, starting three days later - April 4, 1915: http://www.indianalincolnhighway.com/page5.html I have plans to scan and add all my Indiana Lincoln Highway cards and incorporate them into the web site. In the meantime I have added a new feature to share some of my recent discoveries - slim's Indiana Lincoln Highway Art O' Facts: http://www.indianalincolnhighway.com/page9.html Auction news and stuff for sale: Brian Butko wonders who are paying all these high prices for Lincoln Highway collectibles and related ephemera on the Internet. Well consider this - a Lincoln Highway porcelain sign that cost $150 in 1994 sold on ebay for $2,225 10 years later. Also, a medal to commemorate the 1919 Army Convoy on the LH sold for $360 about 12 years ago, then $670 five years later, than $1700 a few weeks ago: http://xrl.us/fcgw These type of returns rival most other forms of investments, including mutual funds, and are much more fun! A few weeks ago I mentioned a nut that paid $255 for a one penny check - well I am that nut and it's not just any one penny check! For the full story of the check go to slim's Art O' Facts Part Two - Mooseheart-O-Rama, three pages and use the "more" or "page" buttons to navigate thru: http://www.lincolnhighway.info/page6.html Be sure to check out the index page too: http://www.lincolnhighway.info/index.html Adamstown Antique Gallery has a curved porcelain Lincoln Highway sign for sale at $3,750: http://www.aagal.com/Advsigns.html Ebay auctions: A real photo postcard of the State Line Country Club in Lake Tahoe went for $135: http://xrl.us/fcgy And check out this deep in the snow real photo postcard of Lake Tahoe that went for $55: http://xrl.us/fcgz A 1914 Automobile Club of Southern CA porcelain sign of the Ocean to Ocean Highway sold for $3,015: http://xrl.us/fcg3 A 1925 revised ed. of the National Old Trails history book from 1925 sold for $193: http://xrl.us/fcg4 A 3rd edition of the Official Guide to the Lincoln Highway from 1918 went for $347: http://xrl.us/fcg5 An original concrete Lincoln Highway marker broken off at ground level did not meet it's reserve at $1676: http://xrl.us/fcg6 The seller was contacted and asked to donate it to the Lincoln Highway Association for a large tax deduction, but was unable to do so because he "paid way too much for it." A Mohawk (tire) Hobbs Guide to the Victory Highway went for $58: http://xrl.us/fcg7 A printed postcard of the YMCA auditorium in Coatsville, PA sold for $50 (?): http://xrl.us/fcg8 A tin cup from the Lincoln Highway Garage in Ely, NV didn't get a minimum bid at $175: http://xrl.us/fcg9 A very nice 5" Goodrich Safety First Tourist sign went for $167: http://xrl.us/fcha A real photo postcard of Fred's Auto Camp on the Pacific Highway went for $99: http://xrl.us/fchb A real photo postcard of a winter scene on Main St. in Truckee, CA went for $106: http://xrl.us/fchc And lastly, a felt cap advertising the Grand View Ship hotel went for $191 (who knew?): http://xrl.us/fchd That's all for now.............. ypsi-slim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beckyrepp Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 GREETINGS FROM AMERICAN ROAD! Spring is just around the corner, or so they say. I have a hard time believing it when I step outside! It won't arrive soon enough for me. We are getting the itch to hit the road and explore new two-lane highways! Regardless of the external temperatures, AMERICAN ROAD magazine's Spring 05 issue was mailed to subscribers, bookstores and newsstands last week! It is scheduled to arrive in the next 2 - 3 weeks, just in time to help you plan a Spring weekend getaway or your upcoming summer road trip! For those of you that subscribed after January 31, we will mail your issue at the end of March in the supplemental mailing. You will be pleased to note a few upgrades to the Spring 05 issue of AMERICAN ROAD. We are no longer saddle stitched (stapled), we are now a perfect bound publication. Our cover is 'glossier' making it stand out even more on the store shelves. And, our subscribers will be receiving their issue of AMERICAN ROAD wrapped in a protective plastic covering--no more labels to peel off of the cover! We were able to make these modifications due to cost savings that we realized through a bulk shipping arrangement recently made available to us. We hope that you enjoy these improvements to AMERICAN ROAD! IN THIS AMERICAN ROAD E-NEWSLETTER: -BLUE SWALLOW MOTEL FOR SALE -AMERICAN ROAD TWO-LANE TRIVIA -CLASSIFIEDS -WHO'S DRIVING? -LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL! -AMERICAN ROAD YAHOO GROUP -ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A MOTHER OR FATHER'S DAY GIFT? -AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM READY FOR GRAND OPENING -WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU -ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC HISTORIC HIGHWAYS OR AUTO TRAILS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ ABOUT IN AMERICAN ROAD? -MANY THANKS TO THE ADVERTISERS IN AMERICAN ROAD -PARK PLACE: YOUR CURBSIDE CALENDAR -RENEWALS ---------- BLUE SWALLOW MOTEL FOR SALE The Blue Swallow Motel, one of the best-preserved historic motels on Route 66, has been put up for sale, its owners have announced. Hilda Bakke and her husband, Dale, who have owned the motel in Tucumcari, N.M., since 1998, are selling it so they can help care for a seriously ill relative in Minnesota. "Time to pass the baton," Hilda Bakke wrote on a Route 66 Internet group. The 12-unit motel, built in 1939, is known for its large, elaborate neon blue swallow sign, extensive architectural neon, attached garages and old-style dial telephones in the rooms. The late Lillian Redman received the motel as an engagement gift in 1958 and ran it for nearly 40 years . Thomas Repp, Executive Editor of AMERICAN ROAD, had an opportunity to meet Redman and stay at the Blue Swallow during one of his research trips for his book Route 66: The Romance of the West. Repp states, "Lillian Redman was a delight. I count it as one of the highlights of my many trips along Route 66. An overnight stay at the Blue Swallow is a MUST for anyone who considers themselves a true road warrior. There just aren't too many classics like the Blue Swallow. Its a photographers dream photographing that beautiful neon sign!" The Bakkes purchased the motel shortly before Redman's death and restored it. The Blue Swallow Motel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and received the 2003 Cyrus Avery Award for the best restoration project on Route 66. It also is featured in several books. The asking price for the motel is $165,000. The Blue Swallow Motel is listed by Richard Randals of the New Mexico Property Group in Tucumcari. Randals can be reached at nmpg@plateautel.net or by phone at 888-461-4426. Visit the Blue Swallow Motel's Web site at http://www.blueswallowmotel.com or the realty group's Web site at http://newmexicopg.com for more information about this historic property. AMERICAN ROAD TWO-LANE TRIVIA The fourth person to respond to me via e-mail with the correct answer to the trivia question below wins a copy of the Playground Trail, by Lee and Jane Whiteley. Retail value $19.95). Ready, set, go! Trivia Question: What is the name of the possum—a character in Walt Kelly's cartoon strip set in the Okefenokee swamp. (You'll find the answers in AMERICAN ROAD vol. 2, issue 4) ***E-CLASSIFIEDS (Buying, selling, trading? Contact our Ad Director, Dick Bublitz, at dbublitz@mockturtlepress.com for information on this affordable advertising option--only $25.00 for up to 50 words!). CLASSIFIED LISTINGS are soon to be available in AMERICAN ROAD magazine's print editions for $75.00 (up to 40 words). ====== LAKE ERIE COASTAL OHIO TOUR. Explore lighthouses, maritime museums, natural areas, beaches and wineries along the Lake Erie shoreline stretching from Conneaut to Toledo. Take a ferryboat to the Lake Erie Islands. Enjoy the excitement of Cleveland and Toledo. Experience the charm of quaint nautical villages. Visit http://www.coastalohio.com to learn more. ====== MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE provides consumers recommendations they can trust! Visit http://www.mobiltravelguide.com to order the new NASCAR Travel Planner (2005), Regional Travel Planners (2005), and the America's Byways series. 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Call 1-877- NEBRASKA for a free travel packet, or on the Web at http:// www.VisitNebraska.org ====== ROADSIDE GALLERY: In 25 years of traveling quite back roads that ample through small towns and cities, Marty Garfinkel accomplished his goal of rescuing on 35mm film, the nostalgic past of Mid-Century Americana. Created in 2003, at the request of friends and admirers, ROADSIDE GALLERY offers a selection of Giclee prints that can be customized to fit home or business. Printed on canvas or fine art paper, the images make owning an interesting piece of art affordable. http://www.roadsidegallery.com.. ====== TONY CRAIG ART GALLERY: Take an artistic virtual tour of America's highways (diners, motels, milling companies and lots of neon)! ! Original watercolor paintings and prints featuring roadside America. Log on to: http:// www.tonycraig.net. ====== GET YOUR KICKS IN TUCUMCARI ON HISTORIC ROUTE 66! Don't miss the Dinosaur Museum, Historical Museum, Route 66 Memorial, neon signs, and the nation's longest Route 66 mural. Tour the town to see the murals of our area. Travel to Ute or Conchas Lake and along the Scenic Byways to see unique landscapes and wildlife. Contact the Chamber at 505-461-1694 for information or visit http://www.tucumcarinm.com.. ====== 101 CAFE: Get a free nostalgia trip on Historic Highway 101 by way of the 101 Cafe. This site will educate, entertain and connect you to Historic Highway 101 History, Images, Attractions, Natural wonders, Arts and Surf culture, Lodgings, Things to See & Do. http://www.101cafe.net.. ====== **Remember to tell them you saw them in AMERICAN ROAD's e-newsletter! WHO'S DRIVING Don't forget to enter the WHO'S DRIVING contest on page 7 of the Spring 2005 issue of AMERICAN ROAD. All correct answers received before the Summer 2005 issue goes to press will be entered into the drawing for the prize (a set of THREE GREAT ROAD BOOKS from MBI Publishing Company!). LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL A new exhibit, "100 Years of Las Vegas Images" featuring historical photographs is being displayed in Las Vegas at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society through May 2006. Photos portray the remarkable story of Las Vegas' first 100 years from a small turn-of-the-century railroad town to the world-class entertainment capital of today. The city will be 100 years old May 15. "Las Vegas defied expectations, growing from an isolated watering hole in the Mojave Desert into one of the iconic cities of the world," Exhibit Curator David Millman said. "We are fortunate to have photographic images documenting our city's growth, showing us where we came from as a community, and adding perspective to the present and future." Photos witness the building of Hoover Dam, the Helldorado western celebration, atomic testing including mannequins used at the Nevada Test Site, casinos, showgirls, Frank Sinatra, Fremont Street and a long aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip in the 1970s. "The exhibit is a Las Vegas nostalgia trip," Museum Director Greta Brunschwyler said. "Scenes showing the startling changes in Las Vegas will be eye-openers for newcomers and visitors. Longtime residents will enjoy sharing the memories." The museum is at 700 Twin Lakes Drive in Lorenzi Park is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. General admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors 55 and over, and free to children 17 and under. Contact: 702-486-5205. AMERICAN ROAD YAHOO GROUP If you haven't already signed up for the AMERICAN ROAD yahoo group, now is the time. Share stories with other road enthusiasts. You can sign up for this FREE group when you visit our web site at http://www.mockturtlepress.com.. 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AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM READY FOR GRAND OPENING A 1932 Atlantic gas station; a 1905 cafe; a 1920's shoe store; and a late 1930's corner drug store are are life-size, three-dimensional, period store-fronts featured at the AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM. Each store-front serves as a backdrop for historically accurate signs. You can see this display--and more--during the grand opening set for April 28-29. The sign museum is located at Essex Studios: 2515 Essex Avenue, just off the Taft exit on Interstate I-71 South in Cincinnati, Ohio. Essex Studios can also be reached from Reading Road, via Minnesota Street, one block south of the traffic light at Taft and Reading. For a virtual tour of the American Sign Museum visit www.signmuseum.org. For more information call (800) 925-1110, ext. 336 during regular business hours (EST) WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU We welcome your correspondence and questions. Have you paid a recent visit to one or more of the places mentioned in a previous issue of AMERICAN ROAD? We want to hear about it. We love receiving your cards, letters and e- mails. You may send us a letter or e-mail. Send letters via US mail to: American Road PO Box 46519 Mt. Clemens, MI 48046 You may send e-mails to becky@mockturtlepress.com. (Letters and e-mail may be published in an upcoming issue of AMERICAN ROAD and may be edited for style and available space.) WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO READ ABOUT IN AMERICAN ROAD? Let us know. We review reader input when planning our feature schedule. MANY THANKS TO THE ADVERTISERS IN AMERICAN ROAD They help make AMERICAN ROAD possible. When you patronize them be sure to tell them you saw them in AMERICAN ROAD: (Listed alphabetically) Austin, Nevada - http://www.austinnevada.com Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau - http://www.visitchicagosouthland.com Cycle Barn - http://www.cyclebarn.com Ely Northern Railway/White Pine Chamber - http://www.nnry.com/elycc@whitepinechamber.com Fallon Convention and Tourism Authority - http://www.fallontourism.com Flashback Malt Shoppe & Gifts - http://www.flashbackinseaside.com International Selkirk Loop - http://www.selkirkloop.org Jeff Herman Sign Collector - jmnruf@aol.com John Claar's Hitching Post -http://www.mockturtlepress.com/jcintroduction.html Lincoln Highway Association Annual Conference - http://www.lincolnhighway.com Mobil Travel Guide - http://www.mobiltravelguide.com Motorcycle 101 - http://www.soundrider.com Munger Moss Motel - http://www.mungermoss.com National Historic Route 66 Federation - http://www.national66.org Nebraska Department of Tourism - http://www.visitnebraska.org Ohio Lincoln Highway Historic Byway - http://www.historicbyway.com 101 Cafe -http://www.101cafe.net Ollie's Shirt Factory Paccom Films - http://www.66films.com Pony Express Territory - http://www.ponyexpressnevada.com Ridge Route: The Road That United California - http://www/.ridgeroute.com Roadside Gallery -http://www.roadsidegallery.com Roadworks Gifts & Souvenirs - http://www.route66roadworks.com Route 66 Mother Road Museum - http://www.barstow66museum.itgo.com Route 66: The Romance of the West - http://www.mockturtlepress.com Seaside Wheels and Waves/Muscle Beach Cruz -http://www.flashbackinseaside.com Stackpole Books - http://www.stackpolebooks.com Tony Craig Art Gallery - http://www.tonycraig.net Tucumcari on 66 - http://www.tucumcarinm.com Twisters 50s Soda Fountain - http://www.rout66place.com PARK PLACE: Your curbside calendar (to submit your events for the calendar e-mail becky@mockturtlepress.com. Calendar listings are offered on a first come, first serve basis.) March 13, Las Vegas, Nev.—NASCAR UAW-DAIMLER CHRYSLER 400 will host NASCAR's top racer's, including Las Vegas native and 2004 Nextel Cup Champion Kurt Busch, will convene in Las Vegas for part of the Nextel Cup Series. As in years past, more than 140,000 spectators are expected to attend the event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. http://www.nascar.com/ races/tracks/las/. March 29, Seattle, Wash.—SIXTEENTH ANNUAL ANTHONY'S OYSTER OLYMPICS fundraiser benefiting the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance. Celebrating 16 years of unabashed bivalve boosting to support a clean Puget Sound. Taste 20 varieties of local oysters--the best oysters in the world--with Washington wines and Red Hook ales. Fun for all: Celebrity Oyster Slurp, restaurant competitions, shucking championship, Washington's largest oyster contest, oyster-themed "fashion" judging, oyster art, silent auction and more. Oysters, oysters, oysters--nude, stewed and BBQ-ed--but you don't have to be an oyster lover to join the fun. Bountiful buffet by Anthony's. Tickets: $85. Advance purchase only. For tickets contact the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance: 206-297-7002. http://www.pugetsoundkeeper.org/ April 10. Sopchoppy, Flor.—Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin' Festival. From 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM there will be live music and entertainment for the family including the Worm Grunter's 5K Race and the crowning of Worm Monarch! In the evening,dance under the stars at the Worm Grunter's Ball. A donation is welcomed at the dance. http://www.wakullacounty.com/worm_festival.htm for details. April 17, Phoenix, Ariz.—The Copperstate 1000, organized by the Museum's Men's Arts Council, is an annual 4-day vintage auto rally that travels 1,000 miles through Arizona, alternating its route either through the high country in the north, or through the Sonoran desert in the south. This year, the route will travel through northern and western Arizona to Las Vegas, Nevada and return to Scottsdale. Proceeds from the annual Copperstate 1000 benefit Phoenix Art Museum.call (602) 307-2060 or visit the Copperstate 1000 web site at http://www.copperstate1000.com.. April 29-May 1. Seligman, Ariz.—Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona's 18th Annual Fun Run. This three-day event begins in Seligman and travels 140 miles of Route 66 to Topock/Golden Shores. Vehicle registration is open to "anything with wheels that runs in 2005!" You'll enjoy the classic cars, fabulous food, and the drive! Phone( 928) 753-5001 or see www.azrt66.com for information. April 29 - May 1.Tupelo, Miss.—3rd Annual Blue Suede Cruise. Join in the fun at the Bancorp South Center and Tupelo Automobile Museum (Hwy 45 South and Main Street)—rain or shine. Events include a car show, parade, poker run, swap meet, car corral, and live entertainment. Registration fee before 4/ 15/05 - $30.00 After: $40.00. Contact: Janice Collins at jcollins@tupeloauto.com or check out www.bluesc.com. June 1-5. Historic National Road, Indiana.— Second Annual Dawn to Dusk Yard Sale from Richmond to Terre Haute, Indiana. Over 157 miles of bargains, antiques, fresh produce and furniture along the historic National Road (US 40)—aka Antique Alley. Call Patricia McDaniel at 765-478-4809. June 2-4, AUBURN, IND.—American Truck Historical Society National Convention & Antique Truck Show Kruse Auction Park. Convention & Truck Show ATHS has held a national convention each year since 1972, alternating between the East Coast, West Coast and Central regions of the U.S. An antique truck show was added to the convention in 1979. Since then, participation in the national antique truck show has grown from 23 trucks in 1979 to a record 700 trucks at the 2000 show in Valley Forge, Pa.Info: ATHS, (816) 891-9900; E-mail: info@aths.org; Internet: June 7-11. Ely, Nev.—Lincoln Highway Association Annual Convention. The opening dinner kicks off with Will Rogers (aka Chautauqua speaker, Doug Watson). The weeks' events include a visit to historic McGill Drug Store and a trip aboard Ely's train chugging alongside several alignments of the Lincoln Highway. http://www.lincolnhighway.com.. June 10-12. Ipswich, So Dak.—Trail Days. Ipswich is the 1912 home of the Yellowstone Trail and the concept of Trail Days—where town residents would work on the road and picnic. This year's celebration includes a classic car show and a Bull Riding Bonanza followed by a country band concert. June 11-12. Seaside, Oreg.—Muscle Beach Cruiz. This second annual event is presented by Seaside Downtown Development Association and Flashback Promotions. FestivitieS include a welcome party, show and shine, walking poker run, and a cruise. Obtain muscle car entry details by contacting 503- 717-8530 or flashback@pacifier.com. July 8-10, Seaside, Oreg.—Bikefest at Seaside. Going Coastal on US 101? Go to Seaside, where you'll find a bike show, welcome party, the beach, vendors, live entertainment,and an opportunity to win a new Harley Davidson Sportster Motorscycle. Proceeds benefit prostate cancer research. Call 503- 717-8530 or check out http://www.flashbackinseaside.com for details. July 10, Collinsville, Ill.—The World's Largest Catsup Bottle Summerfest Birthday Party & Car Show Bash. Fun for the whole family! Don't forget to enter your 3-6 year old in the Little Princess Tomato or Little Sir Catsup pageant. Brought to you by —Downtown Collinsville, Inc. Main Street Program. Phone 618.345.5598. Visit http://www.catsupbottlesummerfest.com.. July 17-23. Freedom Road Rally will host a week long vintage car road rally traveling the back roads and highways of America's heartland. The field will be limited to 200 vehicles, ranging in years from 1903 to 1974—and can be anything from passenger cars, sports cars, race cars, motorcycles, or any other vehicle that would've been seen on the road during this time period. The entry fee for the 2005 event will be $1,400 which will include hotels, admission into various transportation museums, and some dinners. We encourage all of our participants to make this a family affair and to involve any young person in this incredible adventure. The opportunity to travel through some of the prettiest country in the world in a piece of automotive history is an opportunity of a lifetime. Visit http://www.freedomroadrally.com for details. RENEWALS Check the address label on you latest issue of AMERICAN ROAD. If the label indicates 0 following "Bal" then your subscription has expired and its time to renew! Renewal notices were mailed recently. 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Guest Alex Burr Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Pogo Possum, best known for his quote "We has met the enemy, and he is us!!" Safe traveling. Hudsonly, Alex B --- laurelrk66@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 3/5/2005 5:52:12 PM Central > Standard Time, > becky@mockturtlepress.com writes: > > > > Trivia Question: What is the name of the > possumaˆ”a character in Walt Kelly's > > > > cartoon strip set in the Okefenokee swamp. > > > > Pogo! But even if I'm one of the first to answer, > I don't want the prize, > since I've already won one. I'm just showing off. > Hi Becky! > > Laurel Kane > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drivewdave@aol.com Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 you go, I go, we all go POGO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Yep, that sounds almost exactly like what I have. The full name for the distributing organization is "Kansas City Journal-Post Good Roads and Tour Club". On the back, the Tour Club offers to help plan your vacation if you call them at "Main 4000". I've noticed that use of the federal numbers is limited on the "state groupings" but is used quite a bit on those fold out 15x11 national pages. Looks like George Cram was a supplier to more than one forward thinking Good Roads and Tour Club. -----Original Message----- From: Mike Ward [mailto:flyboy@roadmaps.org] Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 6:58 PM To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Numbers Game - atlas question. Denny, I believe I probably have one of the same "Paved Road Atlas of the United States" you have, except mine was distributed by the Milwaukee Journal Tour Club. It was also compiled by the George F. Cram Company of Indianapolis. Mine has no copyright dates on it either but also has the mixture of the pole marker legend as well as the "correct for the times" federal road numbers. The cover of mine is 8 X 11 3/4 inches but immediately opens to 15 3/4 X 11 inches, and shows "logs of transcontinental federal highways" including the incorrectly listed Highway 60 from Chicago to Los Angeles. Does this sound like what you have? Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Denny Gibson<mailto:denny@dennygibson.com> To: <mailto:AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 6:44 PM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Numbers Game - atlas question. Jim Ross's excellent article on the birth of nationwide highway numbering provided both information and a chance to ask about an atlas in my possession. This certainly qualifies as a Mike Ward question but maybe some others have comments, too. There are no dates on the atlas and only a couple of names. The front and back covers indicate that it was given away by the Kansas City Journal-Post. I believe that I've seen photos of similar looking atlases from Rand McNally. Undated copyright notices refer to the George F Cram Company of Indianapolis. Now the good part. Maps are "With New Federal Numbering System" plus the "Pole Markers" for 32 "Named Highways" are shown. The route from Chicago to L.A. carries the "Federal Road Number" 60 and "Federal Road Number" 62 goes through Kentucky. Clearly, the atlas comes from around 1925-26 and shows that the switch from names to numbers did not occur instantly. Can it be dated even more precisely? Were these "mixed-mode" maps common? The atlas is a great "time capsule" with a glimpse of the name to number transition and the general state of roads (paved roads are marked and there aren't many between Kansas City & California) and laws (Mississippi required 1 red tail light, over the line you needed both red & white in Louisiana, but either red or yellow was alright in Texas). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pat Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Rudyard Welborn" <r.Welborn@w...> wrote: > If it is the covered bridge I am thinking of (near Greenup) it is not > restored--that is a NEW covered bridge! Tsigntao, Kip That is correct, Kip. I believe it was actually fabricated and put together in Wisconsin, disassembled, shipped to Greenup, and reconstructed. It is a beauty! I've read where Abe & Thomas Lincoln helped build the original covered bridge at that National Road crossing some 150 years ago. For anyone planning on going through there, it's just west of Greenup, IL and just north of US 40, on an original stretch of National Road. Linkage: http://www.ohiobarns.com/covbri/il/13-18-01.html Regards, Pat B. Speedway, IN http://roadtripmemories.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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