Another fantastic day on the road! I got to bed late last night so I didn't get the early start that I had hoped for, but since I am not punching a clock, it's no big deal.
I rolled into Springfield itself and caught Route 66 right away. The first stop was the Gillioz Theater. This beautiful building celebrated it's 86th birthday (built in 1926) earlier this month. Don't let the narrow facade fool you. His little beauty seats 1130 (690 on the lower level, 440 in the balcony).
I rolled into Springfield itself and caught Route 66 right away. The first stop was the Gillioz Theater. This beautiful building celebrated it's 86th birthday (built in 1926) earlier this month. Don't let the narrow facade fool you. His little beauty seats 1130 (690 on the lower level, 440 in the balcony).
It's hard to see in the head-on shot, but this stained glass is in the center of the arched window behind the marquee.
1928
[Cinema Treasures]
It is unknown what this building was during its useful life. Some type of business, perhaps a hotel. But these days it grows trees and houses critters.
Later research on TheRoute-66.com revealed that this building was a store on the lower level with living quarters and a social area upstairs. The structure was among the last surviving remnants of the town of Plano, Missouri.
I visited Baxter Springs Cemetery just across the line into Kansas. HERE is more information about the history of this national cemetery.
Miami, Oklahoma is the home of the Goodman Theater built in 1929 by George Coleman and is on the National Register.
A 1929 postcard
[Route 66 Mother Road Postcards]
The Mother Road.
This segment of road is original 1922 construction near Afton, Oklahoma. The single lane is nine feet wide and has a concrete base and curbs. The road is still in regular use by locals, but is quite rough.
Another night, another hotel. This time in Elk City, Oklahoma. Looking forward to what adventures tomorrow bring!!
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