Ramblings From The Road
January 6, 2009
Kenwood Drive-in Screens Last Picture
The Kenwood Drive-in Theatre of Louisville KY has screened its last picture. The theater was to celebrate its 60th anniversary this summer, but it was not meant to be. The family favorite and city landmark will be greatly missed. No word yet on what the site will be used for.
Many thanks to Rosalind Causey for update
Fox Oakland Theatre to Reopen on February 5
The Fox Theatre in Oakland, CA is set to open its doors again on February 5. This historic theatre which has been closed since 1970 will host an opening night gala followed by various music acts throughout the month. According to the San Jose Mercury News, the Fox Theatre which opened in 1928 was once one of the areas fine movie palaces but fell on hard times in the 1960's. The Fox became an Oakland city landmark in 1978 then was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
December 23, 2008
Bakersfield Padre Hotel Faces Renovation
The Padre Hotel, a local Bakersfield landmark since 1928, is now undergoing renovation to transform itself back into a hotel after recent work failed to create condos. According to the Bakersfield Californian, the plans are to create grand entrances as well as upscale eateries and guest rooms. The exterior of the hotel will remain the same.
December 15, 2008
Walgreens to Replace Kingman Businesses Along 66
Walgreens is planning to build a pharmacy store along Andy Devine Avenue (Route 66) in Kingman, AZ. To build the store, four vacant properties will be demolished, including the Imperial Motel and the Hot Rod Cafe. The Imperial Motel looked to be a holdover from the old Imperial 400 Motel chain, and will be another roadside loss for the Mother Road. More information can be found in the December 12, 2008 edition of the Kingman Daily Miner.
Other Recent Ramblings
Ghost Ranch Lodge Fire
Tucson's Oracle Road May Return to Miracle Mile
Vancouver's Sav-on Meats to Close Soon
Pulaski Train Station Destroyed
Echo Lanes in Cuba NY Gone
International Cafe in Yermo Destroyed by Fire
Magnitude 5.1 Quake Hits Near Route 66 Ludlow
Meadow Gold Sign Returning to Route 66
Mearle's Drive-in Looking For New Tenant
Crest Theatre Westwood For Sale
Flying Bridge Restaurant in Oceanside Shuts Down
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