The Town West Route 66 Carnival was originally located at Crystal City. I began attending the attraction in 2011, if my memory serves me correctly. The festival arrangements are assisted by councilor Cue. The festival staff and families do a wonderful job of making this festival happen. It is embodies many aspects of Town West, Route 66, family and midway amusements. I have to admit I am a bit of an amusement junkie. I bet the night view from the Ferris wheel is spectacular. I included ride footage from a previous event as I forgot to record ride video this time. Superb event every year!
I was very sad to see the old Arnold’s Hamburger property being repurposed for another eatery. HOWEVER, I was blessed with the opportunity to join other diners for lunch at the reopening of Arnold’s Hamburgers at Crystal City, 4253 Southwest Blvd on Friday April 5, 2019. I was excited to see the number of people who turned out for Arnold’s amazing burgers, fries, chicken, onion rings and shakes. Exactly like I remembered them! They are experts at their craft. I took some video of the new location to share the excitement and fun atmosphere.
The Brookshire Motel Tulsa, Oklahoma Ektachrome E100 January 26, 2019
Several days ago I took my Maxxum 9 out on the Route to fish up a roll of the new Kodak Ektar 100 slide film. I stopped and took a few shots of the Brookshire Motel at 11th and Garnett. I now regret not getting more slide photos of this iconic Tulsa Route 66 structure. Last evening I watched the news and learned that the motel, sadly, burned. I watched Rhys Martin speak with the local news crew regarding its pending restoration before this sad event. He looked as disappointed as I felt. I have memories of renting a room there in high school, as well as talking to the owners in the mid 2000’s. Very sad.
A digital panorama of the Brookshire January 26, 2019
Several days ago I took my Maxxum 9 out on the Route to fish up a roll of the new Kodak Ektar 100 slide film. I stopped and took a few shots of the Brookshire Motel at 11th and Garnett. I now regret not getting more slide photos of this iconic Tulsa Route 66 structure. Last evening I watched the news and learned that the motel, sadly, burned. I watched Rhys Martin speak with the local news crew regarding its pending restoration before this sad event. He looked as disappointed as I felt. I have memories of renting a room there in high school, as well as talking to the owners in the mid 2000’s. Very sad.
The Molecular Samaritan 