Last week I attended the funeral of former coworker. I was sad for him and his family but I also got to see a bunch of other coworkers who came to the services as well. Afterwards I felt like checking out some of the new attractions on Tulsa’s portion of the Route 66, aka, The Mother Road, or the America’s Main Street. Turns out America’s Main Street is on Eleventh Street in Tulsa.
For some reason a half mile stretch of Eleventh Street has been taken over by “Muffler Men.” Supersize fiberglass sculptures. I love them, they are so oversized and colorful, how can you not like them.
As you can read on the mural behind him, this is “Meadow Gold Mack.”
I don’t know what this gal’s name is but I like her. Quite fetching don’t you think.
I love all sorts of Route 66 attractions. You know what my favorite is? A very little known sign where Paul McCartney stopped in the 2000’s while driving Route 66. He stopped and knocked on the door of a farmhouse and asked for directions. Can you imagine Paul McCartney knocking on your door? He was driving a 1989 Ford Bronco so he had no GPS in his car. I found this sign as I was looking for a geocache.
It’s the hundredth anniversary of the Mother Road next year and Tulsa is at its epicenter. National Geographic has some great information.
What about you? Do you like Route 66?
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Wow lovely art installations.
Aww! I love these colorful signs, too, Alan, and you’re right —who can’t love them!
The Paul sign and story are so funny. Thanks a lot for sharing your findings with us. You know how much I love this kind of mitbringsel.
…I hope that will live long nought to travel Route 66!
These large colorful sculptures must be visible for miles along the way. Remarkable how a television show from long ago made this Route enduringly famous.
I love the Paul McCartney sign – that’s so hilarious! #Skywatch
Great shots.
Fun scenes! I can only recall seeing one muffler man, and that was in Pennsylvania.
Amazing sculptures, Loved art effects.
Great pics.
Yes, I love the Mother Road and all its history!
They are remarkable and fun.
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I love the colorful sculpture, the mural and signs. Take care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.
Intriguing street and great photos ~ sorry at your loss of colleague ~ Happy Halloween ~
an artist reflects
I love those muffler men. My Route 66 memory: in 2013 we visited Route 66 State park in Missouri, the former site of Times Beach, Missouri. (Those of a certain age will remember the story of this town that no longer exists as such). Fascinating. We drove here and there on Rt 66 in Missouri, which parallels I-44. I’d love to see the rest of it one day.
c’est bien amusant toutes ces sculptures ! Et surtout le traitement des photos
I like those big sculptures but I am a Beatles fan so I would stop and read that sign.
Wow, I would love to see that and photograph them. Someday I hope to drive through Rt 66.
I am sorry for your loss of colleague. These are amazing!! We loved driving through Rt 66. We even got a fun mug as a souvenir that has tire/rubber texture.
-Soma
Really like those sculptures. I’ve never been on Route 66 but have certainly heard a lot about it.
I grew up watching Route 66. I always imagined me driving there but never did. Thanks for the photos.
How cool! In all my travels, I have yet to see Route 66! I think I need to check it out soon. Thanks for hosting Skywatch Friday, and have a great weekend!
I hope the householder was able to give him correct directions! I’m glad they believed it happened. Someone well known stopped in where I used to work and my family still laughs at how it couldn’t have been. But, I wasn’t the only one who interacted with the person! And it wasn’t an unusual location for them to be! Celebrities go to everyday places too.