Signing the Route is something I think all of us can participate in, and will hopefully bring some much needed media attention to our preservation and restoration efforts.
In short, this should be a Route-long effort. Those who are interested will need to "carry the ball" where they live. In the best interests of existing businesses along the Mother Road, Route 66 organizations should make adequate signage on the original Route a top priority. Restoration and preservation projects are commendable acts, but that hard work goes unrecognized when Route travelers take the wrong road and miss the true icons and deserving businesses we are looking for.
We could be making another chapter of Route 66 history here.
The following individuals and organizations have donated the cost of one, or more, signs. We will be adding photos of other installed sign(s) and details as well, so please check back....and thank-you again for helping The Mother Road restore it's identity.
Bob Moore, Editor of Route 66 Magazine, donated $50. for 1 large sign which was put-up on Route 66 in Carthage, MO. on Wednesday, Sept.26th..
This page was last updated: January 30, 2009
Each Equals a Sign Donation
Left: Pat & Jennifer Bremer from Speedway, Indiana donated $25. for this sign. United Muffler allowed the sign to be installed on it's sign post on the corner of Garrison, indicating a right turn onto Central Ave. for Eastbound traffic.
Jason Bernhardt, Associate Publisher
of the Route 66 Pulse,Richfield Springs , NY 13439, has donated $250. for large signs.
Left: David Waller, owner of Shelter Insurance in Carthage, allowed this first sign to be placed on his unused sign post.
Right: Rod Harsh with the first sign that was installed on Central Ave. entering Carthage from the East, indates a left turn onto Garrison. This 12" X 18" sign was replaced by a 18" X 24" sign on 9/26/07 for better visibility at this busy intersection. The larger sign (#7) is shown in the lower-right photo. The original sign #1 will be used at another location.
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The signs being used in this area were purchased at a discount from Sign-A-Rama in Joplin.
Left: Sign #1 was re-installed at the east approach curve on Old 66 Blvd.. The sign was mounted on a steel mailbox post courtesy of owner Matthew Whitmore.
Right: To reduce the possibility of theft, carriage bolts were used. Placed thru large washers, the bolts were hammered around the rear of the post.
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Bob Kooy, owner of Autoglass Outlet, donated $50. to fund this 18" X 24" large sign (#8) that was installed on his sign post at Zora and Rangeline, on 9-26-07
