Route 66 Podcast

The Mother Road
Route 66 Podcast

Talks with people living and working along the Mother Road

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    59. Camp Cajon Mountain Pass, California

    The Cajon Pass is probably one of the most important sites along Route 66 in southern California.  Long before Route 66. was established, the pass was an important route for early settlers, who often had to disassemble thier wagons to cross over the San Gabriel Mountains. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks wtih local hsitorian, Mark Landis about the evolution of the pass from The Spanish Trail, The John Brown Toll Road, The Old Trails Highway, and eventually Route 66. Even more impressive is the work of William Bristol, who in 1919 saw the potential of future motorist passing through the region after journeying across the Mojave Desert.  Bristol was an entrepreneuar, poet, stone mason, and artesian who established Camp Cajon at the top of the pass, a place for weiry motorist to rest after making the treterous journey across the desert.   Highlights from the show include: Geographic location of Cajon Pass Cajon Pass Rou Early footpath for Native Americans Old Spanish Trail John Brown Toll Road Old Trails National Highway Route 66   Arrival of William Bristol into southern California Citrus Farmer Poet 1919 Dedication of Camp Cajon Flood of 1938 Relocation of Route 66 Other monuments in Cajon Pass region Visiting Cajon Pass today Bristol re-invents himself Acorn Lodge Death of Bristol How will Bristol be remembered? The Popular Summit Inn Restaurant on Route 66 Thank you to Route 66 Podcast & Scholarship supporters, including Rob and Cheryl Cochran - Maryland Reed Coles - Nebraska Jim Crabtree – California Todd Farrell - Nebraska Rich Havlik – Minnesota Mary Nicholson – Pennsylvania Mark Wilson - Texas And from the United Kingdom Charli Beeton BUSINESS LEVEL SPONSORS MidPoint Cafe, Adrian, TX – Featuring both their Ugly Crust Pie and one of the most popular photo ops along Route 66, located exactly halfway between Chicago and Santa Monica in Adrian, Texas. ROUTE 66 TOURS Route 66 Tours led by Route 66 Podcast host, Anthony Arno Please consider supporting both The Route 66 Podcast and Scholarship Program through Patreon.   Meet our 2024 Route 66 Scholarship Recipient, Emma Wheeler

    1 ч. 16 мин.
  2. 24.06.2024

    56. Route 66 Matchcover Collector: Phil Gordon

    Phil Gordon has a unique hobby related to Route 66.  As an engineer, he’s very careful not to let even his closest acquaintances know that he is passionate about collecting historic Route 66 matchcovers.  With a collection beyond 5000 matchcovers, Phil has painstakingly scanned and uploaded his collection online to share with the world and Route 66 fans.   Join The Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno as he talks with Phil about one of the most unusual hobbies as a phillumenist.  Highlights include: Matchbook versus matchcover Collecting Does the absence of matches in a matchcover collection diminish the value? Earliest history of matches and matchbook advertising Most popular configurations of matchbooks Philuminist by definition Transition from collecting postcards to match covers The original 10 matchcovers in Phil's collection  The most coveted Route 66 matchcover: Peach Springs Garage What do people think of someone who has collected over 5,000 matchcovers? Developing an organized system for collecting and cataloging Route 66 matchcovers Motels and lodgings Cafes and restaurants Gas stations Trading Posts      Full length matchcovers designs Background knowledge needed for collecting matchcovers Ebay scammers selling matchcovers Current demand for matchbooks Rear striker versus front striker matchbooks design changes (1973) Back striker safety versus rear striker Discovering unknown Route 66 history through match cover collecting The ultimate Route 66 matchcover that Phil has spent 20+ years searching for Scherer's (estimated value $50)   The holy grail of matccovers outside of Route 66: Charles Lindbergh (estimated value several thousand)     The very first advertising: hand written matcbook covers First commercial matchbook ever printed Initial interest in posting matchovers online: Whiting brothers      Sharing matchcovers online with the whole world Step by step process for uploading matchcovers  Popularity of matchbooks today with the decline of smoking National organization of matchcover collectors The Route 66 Matchcover Collector - Search wide variety of Route 66 establishments for matchcovers   Phil’s Route 66 Website:  Personal website containing both postcards and matchcovers

    1 ч. 17 мин.
  3. 07.11.2023

    55. Barbed Wire Museum, McLean, TX

    The Devil's Rope (Barbed Wire) Museum along Route 66 in Mclean, TX, is probably one of the most unusual museums along The Mother Road. Join host Anthony Arno, as he talks with 90 year old curator Delbert Trew all about his museum and collection of over 800 different types of barbed wire.  Cited as one of the most important inventions during the Industrial Revolution, the museum features anything and everything related to barbed wire, including art, tools, medicines, books, and use during warfare. There are many interesting museums along Route 66, but perhaps one of the most interesting is the Devil’s Rope Museum with its collection of over 800 examples of barbed wire.    Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Delbert Trew, the 90 year old curator of the Devil’s Rope Museum in McLean, TX. Highlights from the show include:  Why visit a barbed wire museum?  McClean’s “other” fame to claim- Alfred Rowe  McClean’s Mayor Passenger # XXX on the Titanic  McLain’s once popular Brassiere Factory  History of the American cowboy  What problem does barbed wire solve?  Origin of Devil’s Rope name for barbed wire  Barbed Wire- Rancher or Farmer’s best friend?  The most popular wire all visitors must see!  Barbed Wire: Tools, Medicine, Books, Art, Poetry, Wartime  Barbed Wire in song Modern versions of Barbed Wire  Delbert’s initial interest in Barbed Wire  Books published by Delbert on Ranching, Barbed Wire, and other interests   Devil’s Rope Museum featuring Route 66 memorabilia  Visiting Devil’s Rope Museum  Other Route 66 attractions in McLean, TX

    1 ч. 5 мин.
  4. 03.08.2023

    54. Remembering Ramona Lehman - The Munger Moss Motel (Encore)

    The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Ramona Lehman, who passed away on August 2, 2023, at the age of 85 years old. This episode was originally released in 2021 as Ramona celebrated her 50th year operating the Munger Moss Motel.  Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Ramona about How does an Iowa farm girl wind up on Route 66? Honeymooning along Route 66 Early history of The Munger Moss Motel Origin of the Munger Moss Name Remembering her late husband, Bob Lehman Helping businesses along Route 66 get established The early days when Ramona arrived at The Munger Moss Discovering garages that were once part of the motel Ramona’s room recommendation at The Munger Moss Long term residents at The Munger Moss The Munger Moss: To sell or not to sell? Will the children carry on the Munger Moss tradition? The world famous Munger Moss Neon sign Celebrating 50 years at The Munger Moss Most memorable guests to walk through the door Meeting the original owner many years later – Emmitt Moss Maintaining the Munger Moss sign Constant flow of picture takers along Route 66 Most popular Munger Moss items for sale in the lobby Bob Lehman’s prized toy collection The biggest challenge in 50 years at The Munger Moss The very first in-ground pool in Lebanon, Missouri arrives at The Munger Moss Ramona’s last vacation Preserving Route 66 for future generations Is Ramona as famous locally as she is with Route 66 travelers? Ramona’s Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren visiting at The Munger Moss Sales pitch for The Munger Moss 2021 Next item on Ramona’s Bucket list A Ramona Lehman Revelation: Where hasn’t she been along Route 66?  (The answer WILL surprise you!) Long Live Route 66

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