Legacy of the Mother Road
Route 66 is a storied highway that has captured the imagination of generations. Its lore is expressed through music, films, biographies, poetry, storytelling, and life experiences. The collection of narratives stretches beyond the length of the nearly 2,500-mile road across the U. S. Its famed stature has gained fans from around the world.
In their own words, the staff and contributing writers of the TCC Connection have documented their interpretation of the highs and lows of the road, as its longest route passes through the state of Oklahoma, and where the capital of the route is Tulsa.
We wanted to develop a trail of knowledge that would be navigable for aficionados and amateur learners of the legendary thoroughfare. We hope we did that!
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Landmarks
The Round Barn of Arcadia: A Unique Stop On Route 66 Along historic Route 66, in the small Oklahoma town of Arcadia, lies one of the most photographed buildings on the …
A Day at The Outsiders Museum – Review The Outsiders Museum, located in Tulsa Okla., is a very popular tourist attraction along Route 66. The house was bought …
Route 66 Historical Village Preserves Tulsa’s Legacy in the Petroleum and Transportation Industries Located at 3770 Southwest Blvd., a series of life-sized historical monuments offers a memorable and immersive experience. What started as a simple …
Reporter’s Notebook: Tulsa Meadow Gold District Merchant Preserves History, Offers Custom-made Route 66 Souvenirs A Tulsa entrepreneur, Mary Beth Babcock, opened three stores on well-known Route 66 in Tulsa, Okla., as a homage to …
Stella Atoms Statue Unveiled on Historic Route 66 Route 66 Monument Adds Another Layer of History Meadow Gold Mack, a Route 66 roadside store that offers interstate related …
Review: Wildflower Art Market Autumn Celebration gives visitors a cultural exhibit on Route 66 On Route 66 in Tulsa, there is an art festival known as the Wildflower Art Market Autumn Celebration, Sept. 30. …
Business
History Behind The Rock Cafe: A Route 66 Icon – Review As you cruise down the Mother Road, the vintage neon sign of the Rock Cafe illuminates the feeling of the …
Tulsa’s Route 66 Merchant, The Sky Gallery, Specializes in Artistic Souvenirs and Gifts Since Josh and Amanda Stout, owners of the RedFork Arts Foundry Tulsa, purchased The Sky Gallery, a gift, souvenir, and …
Reporter’s Notebook: Decopolis Tulsa Art Deco Museum Offers Humorous Route 66 and Oklahoma-themed Souvenirs and Gifts An iconic Tulsa business, Decopolis, opened in the Tulsa Deco District in 2012. It specializes in selling books, toys, souvenirs, …
Otter Cove and Gift Shop: A Slice of History and Flavor on Route 66 Nestled near Miami's Main Street, Otter Cove, 232 S. Main St., is a restaurant that carries layers of history. The …
Reporter’s Notebook: Tulsa Meadow Gold District Merchant Preserves History, Offers Custom-made Route 66 Souvenirs A Tulsa entrepreneur, Mary Beth Babcock, opened three stores on well-known Route 66 in Tulsa, Okla., as a homage to …
Stella Atoms Statue Unveiled on Historic Route 66 Route 66 Monument Adds Another Layer of History Meadow Gold Mack, a Route 66 roadside store that offers interstate related …
Art
The World Celebrates Art Deco’s 100th Anniversary, What About Tulsa? – Reporter’s Notebook, Part III In the two previous columns on Art Deco, I introduced readers to events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Art Deco around the world and guided them through the Decopolis Tulsa …
Tulsa’s Route 66 Merchant, The Sky Gallery, Specializes in Artistic Souvenirs and Gifts Since Josh and Amanda Stout, owners of the RedFork Arts Foundry Tulsa, purchased The Sky Gallery, a gift, souvenir, and …
Reporter’s Notebook: Decopolis Tulsa Art Deco Museum Offers Humorous Route 66 and Oklahoma-themed Souvenirs and Gifts An iconic Tulsa business, Decopolis, opened in the Tulsa Deco District in 2012. It specializes in selling books, toys, souvenirs, …
Stella Atoms Statue Unveiled on Historic Route 66 Route 66 Monument Adds Another Layer of History Meadow Gold Mack, a Route 66 roadside store that offers interstate related …
Review: Keating’s ‘Lost Dream of Route 66’ exhibit highlights the unseen stories of the storied highway The University of Tulsa recently sponsored an exhibit “Lost Dream of Route 66” by Edward Keating. The photographs were of …
Review: Wildflower Art Market Autumn Celebration gives visitors a cultural exhibit on Route 66 On Route 66 in Tulsa, there is an art festival known as the Wildflower Art Market Autumn Celebration, Sept. 30. …
Tulsa – Capital of Route 66
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