FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Dale A. Liles
4605 N. Peniel, Bethany, OK 73008 E-mail: liles@myroute66.com; or dliles1@cox.net
Telephone: (405) 787-9556; Fax: (405) 495-1574
Part of Original Old Route 66 Highway to be preserved
Oklahoma City, OK . All is not lost. At a time when more and more of America's original Old Route 66 is being lost to freeways, parking lots, and buildings at least one section of America's Mother Road will be preserved. Approximately one half mile of the original Old Route 66 is owned by Bethany, Oklahoma businessman, Dale A. Liles, and he has created a private historical site to preserve the road.
Liles says, "When I think of the courage, the character, the triumph, and the tragedy, that this stretch of concrete has seen, I refuse to let this piece of American history be lost." "People traveled this highway at a time when the comforts and luxuries that we take for granted today were not yet even a dream. One can easily imagine the names of famous people, from Presidents to bandleaders, from famous gangsters to Hollywood stars, that may have stood on this very stretch of road many years ago." Liles also says "Of course, we must never forget the courage, and determination, of those hardy souls for whom this road provided their escape from the "dustbowl." Books, movies, and TV series pay tribute to this road and those who traveled it. You can stand in the middle of the road and almost see the old cars where dreams were both born and shattered. A significant tribute was paid to America's Mother Road when a section of old Route 66 was donated to the Smithsonian Institute, preserving its place in our history.
Dale Liles owns approximately a half mile of the original road. In order to preserve the site, Liles created a private historical preservation site and is making available one square foot undivided interest parcels to be sold to the public. Each one square foot parcel will be legally conveyed to the owner by Warranty Deed. The owners will become a legal tenant-in-common, and the individual deeds, may be re-sold by the owners should they so desire. Liles expects there may be inquiries concerning bulk purchases from groups, both individual and commercial. Liles says he is not aware of any other Route 66 preservation that actually provides ownership in an original section of the road.
Owners will be able to display the deed in their den or office and boast to friends that they are helping preserve the original Route 66, and are an actual owner. This way, the road, and a part of American history will be saved. If the surrounding property is sold, it must be sold subject to the exclusion of the approximate 5.64 acres of the Route 66 property. Years ago a new Highway 66 was constructed, and the original old Route 66 was abandoned and deeded back to the property owner. The original Route 66 is clearly visible from the new highway. It is still in good condition. Owners will be able to stroll along old Route 66 with family and friends, take photographs, and personally relive a part of American History. One old concrete bridge on the road still bears the construction imprint, dated 1929. A web-site has been established to provide information at www.MyRoute66.com
Contact: Dale A. Liles
4605 N. Peniel, Bethany, OK 73008 E-mail: liles@myroute66.com; or dliles1@cox.net
Telephone: (405) 787-9556; Fax: (405) 495-1574
Part of Original Old Route 66 Highway to be preserved
Oklahoma City, OK . All is not lost. At a time when more and more of America's original Old Route 66 is being lost to freeways, parking lots, and buildings at least one section of America's Mother Road will be preserved. Approximately one half mile of the original Old Route 66 is owned by Bethany, Oklahoma businessman, Dale A. Liles, and he has created a private historical site to preserve the road.
Liles says, "When I think of the courage, the character, the triumph, and the tragedy, that this stretch of concrete has seen, I refuse to let this piece of American history be lost." "People traveled this highway at a time when the comforts and luxuries that we take for granted today were not yet even a dream. One can easily imagine the names of famous people, from Presidents to bandleaders, from famous gangsters to Hollywood stars, that may have stood on this very stretch of road many years ago." Liles also says "Of course, we must never forget the courage, and determination, of those hardy souls for whom this road provided their escape from the "dustbowl." Books, movies, and TV series pay tribute to this road and those who traveled it. You can stand in the middle of the road and almost see the old cars where dreams were both born and shattered. A significant tribute was paid to America's Mother Road when a section of old Route 66 was donated to the Smithsonian Institute, preserving its place in our history.
Dale Liles owns approximately a half mile of the original road. In order to preserve the site, Liles created a private historical preservation site and is making available one square foot undivided interest parcels to be sold to the public. Each one square foot parcel will be legally conveyed to the owner by Warranty Deed. The owners will become a legal tenant-in-common, and the individual deeds, may be re-sold by the owners should they so desire. Liles expects there may be inquiries concerning bulk purchases from groups, both individual and commercial. Liles says he is not aware of any other Route 66 preservation that actually provides ownership in an original section of the road.
Owners will be able to display the deed in their den or office and boast to friends that they are helping preserve the original Route 66, and are an actual owner. This way, the road, and a part of American history will be saved. If the surrounding property is sold, it must be sold subject to the exclusion of the approximate 5.64 acres of the Route 66 property. Years ago a new Highway 66 was constructed, and the original old Route 66 was abandoned and deeded back to the property owner. The original Route 66 is clearly visible from the new highway. It is still in good condition. Owners will be able to stroll along old Route 66 with family and friends, take photographs, and personally relive a part of American History. One old concrete bridge on the road still bears the construction imprint, dated 1929. A web-site has been established to provide information at www.MyRoute66.com
