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Commission endorses Route 66 marker language and approves co‑sponsorship of magazine ad to support centennial
Summary
The commission endorsed text for a proposed Route 66 historic marker at Big Chief Roadhouse, directed staff to pursue fabrication options, and approved spending $555 for a one‑third page ad in a Route 66 magazine as a commission sponsorship; staff said they aim to have the marker in place for the 2026 centennial.
The Historic Preservation Commission endorsed the language for a Route 66 historic marker to be sited at Big Chief Roadhouse and asked staff to obtain fabrication cost estimates and finalize design decisions with the city attorney. Staff said they are evaluating vendors and hoped to present public drawings at Celebrate Wildwood and forward plans and estimates to city council for approval.
Separately, the commission voted to co‑sponsor a one‑third page advertisement in a Route 66 magazine produced by Leader Publications. The commission motion to purchase the one‑third page sponsorship at a cost of $555 was moved, seconded and carried without recorded opposition.
Why it matters: 2026 marks the hundredth anniversary of Route 66; the marker and communications efforts are intended to support corridor revitalization, business engagement and tourism tied to that milestone. Staff said the city has already placed banners and is developing a magazine and other events tied to the centennial.
Next steps: Staff said it is seeking cost estimates from several signage vendors and consulting with the city attorney on fabrication and placement. If ordered by October, staff said the marker could be in place by early next year so it would be available for centennial promotion in 2026.
Ending: The commission asked staff to continue community engagement and to present final marker plans and cost estimates for formal city approval.
