The Cajon Pass is probably one of the most important sites along Route 66 in southern California. Long before Route 66. was established, the pass was an important route for early settlers, who often had to disassemble thier wagons to cross over the San Gabriel Mountains.

Join host Anthony Arno as he talks wtih local hsitorian, Mark Landis about the evolution of the pass from The Spanish Trail, The John Brown Toll Road, The Old Trails Highway, and eventually Route 66.

Even more impressive is the work of William Bristol, who in 1919 saw the potential of future motorist passing through the region after journeying across the Mojave Desert. Bristol was an entrepreneuar, poet, stone mason, and artesian who established Camp Cajon at the top of the pass, a place for weiry motorist to rest after making the treterous journey across the desert.

Highlights from the show include:

• Geographic location of Cajon Pass
• Cajon Pass Rou
  • Early footpath for Native Americans
  • Old Spanish Trail
  • John Brown Toll Road
  • Old Trails National Highway
  • Route 66

• Arrival of William Bristol into southern California
  • Citrus Farmer
  • Poet
  • 1919 Dedication of Camp Cajon
• Flood of 1938
• Relocation of Route 66
• Other monuments in Cajon Pass region
• Visiting Cajon Pass today
• Bristol re-invents himself

• Acorn Lodge
• Death of Bristol
• How will Bristol be remembered?
• The Popular Summit Inn Restaurant on Route 66

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Meet our 2024 Route 66 Scholarship Recipient, Emma Wheeler

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.

• 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

Join Route 66 Podcast host, Anthony Arno, as he talks with Emma Wheeler, the latest winner of a $1000 Route 66 College Scholarship Award.

Emma is currenlty a sophmore at Maryville University, studying secondard education.

Highlights from the show include:

• Hometown: Augusta and Washington, Missouri
  • Corn Pipe Capitol of the World
  • Notable residents - Jack Wagner
  • Closest point to Route 66 (Cuba, MO)
• Earliest memory of Route 66 and Pixar's Cars
• Nearby Route 66 sites
• Awareness of Route 66 among friends
• Family interest in classic cars
• Washington Town & Country Fair
• High School Highlights
• Personal Hobbies
• Maryville University and Career Goals
• Video Submission
  • Video Format
  • Video segments

2022 Route 66 Scholarship Program Episode

2020 Route 66 Scholarship Program Episode