As part of a University of Tulsa pop-up art exhibit, Tulsans can share what they’ve lost and found on Route 66 — whether that’s a physical object or a memory.
Tag: Route 66
Posted inGovernment
Graffiti, trash and broken lights: Who’s responsible for cleaning up this pedestrian bridge under Route 66?
A pileup of trash and graffiti underneath the Cyrus Avery Bridge got a Tulsan wondering: Which agency is responsible for upkeep? The Flyer answers.
Posted inCulture
Celebrate Tulsa culture through 918 Day festival, passport challenge, market and mayor tour
Celebrations include live music, Handmade Market at Veterans Park, the mayor’s ‘Monroe On the Go’ tour and 918 Day Festival at Chapman Green.
Posted inLa Semana
Tulsan pays homage to her heritage at Bodega, where Mexican flavors and goods fill the shelves
After launching her Umber clothing boutique, Carolina Gonzalez Hammock is bringing a piece of her childhood to Bodega. The shop is open inside Mother Road Market.
Posted inBusiness
A year after opening, Santa Fe Square doubles down on bid to bring more foot traffic to downtown Tulsa
The Blue Dome District development features nearly 200 apartments, a plaza and businesses. It could follow in the footsteps of the NOMA complex on Route 66.
Posted inNews
After Route 66 parade headaches, YouTuber warns of car event cancellations in Tulsa
Motorists reported issues getting to the parade route that prevented them from participating. Now, drivers will receive refunds on base registration fees.
Posted inCulture
Meet the man who awarded Tulsa its world record during the Route 66 Capital Cruise
He’s responsible for judging contests that tease both human curiosity and our collective fascination for superlatives.
Posted inNews
Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital Cruise smashes Guinness classic car record
Drivers from 42 states, Canada and France participated in the parade as 3,596 classic cars and thousands of paradegoers celebrated Route 66’s centennial.
Posted inGovernment
How much have Tulsa taxpayers spent on Route 66 projects? City docs show it’s not always clear.
There’s no central place where Tulsa officials have totaled taxpayer money spent on many Route 66 projects. The city is working on a fix — by November.
Posted inArts
Don’t risk the world record. Here are some big FYIs if you’re heading to the Route 66 Capital Cruise.
Centennial celebrations are finally in full swing, but there are a few big things to know before you go — like when you can and can’t cross the street.
Posted inCulture
Amid Route 66 anniversary, historians say Black travelers found safety in Greenwood
Route 66 promised access to long-distance travel — and an escape from peril for many Black Americans. But historians say Black motorists needed the help of The Green Book to stay safe.
Posted inCulture
Route 66 centennial events arrive in Tulsa this week. Here’s where to celebrate.
Tulsa is celebrating Route 66’s 100th birthday with a classic car parade, expo, tailgate and much more.