A long line of cars stretches out nearly two miles in Tulsa on Saturday morning, full of classic car enthusiasts hoping to take part in the world-record-breaking Route 66 Captial Cruise. Photo/Jennifer Pryor
The old 48 engine sits in a garage before starting its facelife at Francis Tuttle. Photo/Todd Beesley
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
SincebecomingWellston fire chief in late 2021, Todd Beesley had thought about what could happen to “the old 48.”The 1948 fire engine had been out of service for decades.
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Jacob Beck competes in the 110-meter hurdles, which he won. Photo/Beth Young
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Members of the Class of 2006 cheer from their float on Saturday during Chandler’s annual alumni parade. The theme for this year’s parade celebrated the centennial of Route 66 as well as the semiquincentennial of the U.S. It was also the 120th birthday of the Chandler Alumni Association. Photo/Emily Kalka
Wyatt Danker enjoys a spicy crawfish at Chandler’s Annual Bell Cow Boil Crawfish Festival on May 1. The festival saw hundreds at the Route 66 Pavilion near Tilghman Park.and featured crawfish from the Oklahoma Crawfish Co. There was live music and games, along with booths set up by local businesses. Photo/Emily Kalka