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The Waldmire U-Haul
Originally posted to the Oklahoma Route 66 Association blog on 11/7/19 When it was announced this summer that the contents of Afton Station were going to be auctioned off, I was tremendously sad. Afton Station had been a great asset … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Route 66, Uncategorized
Tagged "bob waldmire", Afton, art, Chelsea, Mother Road, oklahoma, preservation, roadside, route 66, travelok, U-Haul, waldmire
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The Centennial State
Every year for our wedding anniversary, Samantha and I plan to take a trip. Not that I ever need an excuse to hit the road for a few days, but the celebration of our marriage (and our first date) is … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Colorado, Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, neon, railway, roadtrip, Royal Gorge, sign, train, travel
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Going West with Mom (part 3)
After a stunning day at the Grand Canyon, the first day of October marked a literal turning point in our journey. The day began with a re-entry into the National Park and a slow drive east before turning north into … Continue reading
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The Eng Family
While researching my book, Lost Restaurants of Tulsa, I met and interviewed a lot of people. During that process, I learned a lot about various family histories tied to eateries of the city’s past. One of my favorite stories is … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Tulsa, Uncategorized
Tagged Char, Chinatown, Chinese, culture, Eng, food, Hawaii, History, Honolulu, immigration, Jow, King, oklahoma, Okmulgee, restaurant, Tulsa
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Rendezvous in ABQ
When I was elected as the new President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, I also became a board member of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership. This nationwide group just entered their third year of operation and their annual … Continue reading
Posted in New Mexico, Route 66, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged abandoned, Albuquerque, Mother Road, Nara Visa, New Mexico, Pampa, road trip, Santo Domingo, Tewa Pueblo
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The Brookshire Motel
In the summer of 2018, I was put in touch with a man named Robert Brooks. Robert is a successful spinal surgeon in the Tulsa area…but I didn’t need surgery. I did have a great desire to speak with him … Continue reading
Posted in Route 66, Tulsa, Uncategorized
Tagged abandoned, Brookshire, fire, lost, Lost Tulsa, motel, roadside, route 66, Tulsa, vintage
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