JOIN THE ROUTE 66 MOTOR TOUR WITH PODCAST HOST ANTHONY ARNO
Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno, as he talks with Joseph Baxter , a dedicated preservationist and volunteer at the Round Barn. It’s the only Round Barn along Route 66, but even more impressive is the history of the barn and its builder, William Oder.
Featured highlights from the show include:
- Early history of Round Barns
- Needed skill and architectural knowledge for construction
- The genius of William Oder and his Round Barn
- Last minute construction revision to make Round Barn a focal point for area social dances
- Frank Vrana years and eventual deterioration of barn
- Vrana family donation of the Round Barn
- Luke Robinson and the Over-the-Hill Gang
- Round Barn reopens (1992)
- Planning your visit to the Round Barn
- Other area attractions
WEBSITE – The Round Barn
ROUTE 66 TOURS
I am now leading tours along Route 66. If you’re a fan of the podcast, you don’t want to miss a summer tour along America’s Main Street to not only sites featured on the podcast, but visits to other places that you might want to see. Unlike other tours, we will be staying at a wide range of Route 66 motels, from Fred Harvey establishments to vintage neon motels. For a sneak peak, please visit Route66Tours.Us
PATREON SUPPORTERS
As always, thank you to my Patreon supporters! All Patreon supporter at or above the Will Rogers level should have received their 2025 Route 66 Wall calendar. Patreon supporters for The Route 66 Podcast include:
- MidPoint Cafe
Adrian, TX – Featuring both their Ugly Crust Pie and one of the most popular photo ops along Route 66, located exactly halfway between Chicago and Santa Monica in Adrian, Texas. - Jack Rabbit Trading Post
Joseph City, AZ – Probably one of the most iconic curio shops along Route 66, the famous Here It Is billboard and fiberglass jackrabbit in front of the store is reason enough to stop…. and say hello to Cindy and Antonio - Rob & Cheryl Cochran – Maryland
- Reed Coles – Nebraska
- Jim Crabtree – California
- Todd Farrell – Nebraska
- Rich Havlik – Minnesota
- Mary Nicholson – Pennsylvania
- Mark Wilson – Texas
United Kingdom
- Charli Beeton
The Netherlands
- Jim Rensen
Special hello to Merrilee who called into the show. Merrilee just turned “66” and recently drove Route 66 in the opposite direction, from west to east. Less than 10% of travelers traveling Route 66 start in California, but here is a picture of Marilee starting her trip at the end of the route.
