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Waylan's Ku Ku Burger Gets Historic Status | Tulsa News

Miami, Oklahoma’s Waylan’s Ku Ku Burger, the last surviving landmark from a once-proud chain, has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places — a major win for preservation. With its eye-popping Googie architecture, quirky cuckoo bird, and half-century of burger-serving history, this Route 66 icon is now legally protected and poised for future support. Still run by its founder, Eugene Waylan, in the same kitchen since 1965, it’s more than a restaurant — it’s a living piece of Americana, ensuring future generations can savor its unique charm and roadside legacy. Listen in…

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