Ramblings From The Road
November 16, 2009
Action Alert on Columbia Savings Building
An action alert was received from the Los Angeles Conservancy regarding the post-war era Columbia Savings Building on Los Angeles' Miracle Mile. The Conservancy is requesting support and attendance at a L.A. City Council planning committee hearing on November 17 at 2pm. The Committee is scheduled to vote on whether to recommend certification of the environmental impact report of the Wilshire and La Brea Project, which calls for the demolition of the 1965 Columbia Savings Building. See the Conservancy's website for hearing details.
November 12, 2009
Denver Motel Delights
Denver is home to many roadside motels from the mid-century. The Town & Country and Broadway Plaza Motels found by Tammy Terwelp both exhibit great script lettering. See What's New.
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Big Jack Liquors Sign in Boston, KY
Added a big jug of a liquor store sign to the Southeast section courtesy of Kevin Newman. See What's New.
November 11, 2009
Santa Monica Pier Named Western End Point of Route 66
On November 11, 1926, the nation began to travel a road from Chicago to Los Angeles called Route 66. To mark the 83rd anniversary of the legendary road, local officials and the Route 66 Alliance unveiled a replica of the "End of the Trail' sign at the newly designated western end of the legendary road, the Santa Monica Pier. According to the Santa Monica Daily Press and the Los Angeles Times, the historic ending of Route 66 is generally thought to be in Downtown Los Angeles, but this new ending will allow tourists a more scenic end to their journey.
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Fun Blog With Travel Topic Lists
A blog called Jurnii has made its way to the web with interesting topics like "10 U.S. Roller Coasters That Will Make Hurl", "5 Exceptionally Bizarre California Attractions", and the most recent "Ten Stand Out Travel Tweeters". These fun travel "lists" make Jurnii a welcome getaway.
November 10, 2009
Preservation Movement to Spare Historic Forum Diner
A press release was received from Michael Perlman and the Committee To Save The Forum Diner on October 12. The press release covers a preservation movement underway to spare the historic Forum Diner at 211 East State Route 4 in Paramus, NJ from demolition.
According to the release, shortly after the diner’s former owners retired in 2007, Kevin Ormes’ Jeep 17 dealership was slated to rise on premise, but has since fallen through. As a result, there are more preservation options than before, but time is of the essence for a diner attributed with a “series of firsts.” Reopening and restoring the Forum Diner to its former glory would become a dream come true to devoted fans, on the basis of memories made within its walls and its unique architectural style for a diner. It merits a new lease on life, so future generations can have a chance too.
Committee To Save The Forum Diner
For Immediate Release Contact:
Michael Perlman, Chair & Preservationist
(917) 446-7775
unlockthevault@hotmail.com
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Nicky's Donuts in West Palm Beach Gone
The old sign for Nicky's Donuts was a familiar sight in West Palm Beach off the South Dixie Highway. The shop appears out of business and the sign letters are now gone based on update courtesy of Lorna Galloway.
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Remembering the Skyway Drive-in Las Vegas
The Skyway Drive-in was an old single-screener off Boulder Highway in Las Vegas. The drive-in closed in early 1981 at the earliest based on update from Vegasrails.
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Hannon's Root Beer Gone
Updated the status of Hannon's Root Beer of Valparaiso which had been replaced by a Mercantile Book some time ago. Info courtesy Lee Nevills.
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