Happenings

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
TRIANGLE MOTEL
7954 Ama. Blvd. E.
Amarillo, TX 79107

We've also been contacted by Michael and Gyvel Witzel in Austin. They have nearly finished their second book on Route 66. Legendary Rt 66 will be published by Voyaguer Press of Motors Books, and they want to include the Triangle Motel. Isn't that great?

Have you seen the new colorful and informative Route 66 Pulse newspaper yet? Wow! Head for the elegant Ambassador Hotel, Croc's Art Shop, the B-B-Q Barn I in Amarillo and II in Bushland, Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, and Dot's Mini Museum and Magnolia Station in Vegas to get your copies. . They also have copies at the Senior Citizens Center at 1300 S Polk in downtown Amarillo and at the Triangle Motel when you stop out there.

Every page is packed full of exciting things--sometimes sad--but mostly inspiring restoration projects going on all up and down the Mother Road. And they're free. "Just think of all these historical places finally being restored" and "Look what they're trying to do here," can't help but pop into your mind as you're reading through it.

Incidentally, did you see "CARS"? Once the movie actually gets to Route 66, it is marvelous. See you at the movies!

When you travel the huge highways, you'll see little but empty space between the cities. But when you travel Route 66, you'll see the backbone history of our country, the remnants of the pride and courage of our forefathers.

Loads of vivid colored shots add to the reading pleasure. Any local merchants interested in advertising--and you should be--if you want to reach lovers of Route 66 scenes-- contact Bob Lile, crocodilelile@peoplepc.com or call cell phone 806-664-3089. It's great to see the Texas advertisers.

Emily Priddy of Tulsa wrote a page and a half article about our Route 66 Work Day Aug 19 forthe Pulse Newspaper. I loved the way she ended the story, for she describes the enthusiasm and excitement of those involved in saving distinguished sites for future generations. The title is "Triangle team tackles trashy task." She is an excellent writer!

With Emily’s approval, I quote some of her article. “There’s no way to describe the feeling you get when you drive past a Meramec Caverns barn and think, “I helped paint that ‘R’”. There’s no way to describe the bond between people who have spent a weekend working side-by-side to preserve a piece of history… And there’s no way to describe the feeling you get when you see a property owner like Alan McNeil break into a big smile as he tells you that you’ve exceeded his expectations and given him reason to hope.”

                                              Route 66
                                  Historical Restorations

                                           Marianne McNeil Logan
                                           Route 66 is in the news—

                                          endangered Mother Road—

                                     antiquities must be preserved

                                          with seeds of knowledge stored.

                                      What memories hide inside walls

                                           that shadows block from view,

                                       as history of yesteryears

                                           intrigues like mysteries do?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Historic sites have future now

                                           along Route 66

                                       to bring prized treasures back to life

                                           when dreams, commitment, mix.

                                       Route 66 recalls the strength

                                           of sixty years ago,

                                      the pride and power of strong and brave

                                           who helped our country grow.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          As once known gems deteriorate,

                                          it takes determined team

                                     to reconstruct historic sites--

                                          and persevering dream.

                                       The heritage of long gone days

                                           must be preserved for youth

                                        so they can find ancestors' steps

                                           and know the pride in truth.


                                        There’s magic in old memories

                                             connecting to the past,

                                         so youngsters learn of history

                                             through sites rebuilt to last.

                                         Route 66 holds promises

                                            in strength of the Midwest,

                                        as reconstructed relics rise

                                            to prove we passed the test.

                                                                             Published in Route 66 PULSE

Alan, Pat and Marianne