U.S. Route 66 - Wikipedia
WEBU.S. Route 66 or U.S. Highway 66 (US 66 or Route 66) was one of the original highways in the United States Numbered Highway System. It was established on November 11, 1926, with road signs erected the following year. [3]
Historic U.S. Route 66 2024 Travel Guide and Trip Planner, tips for ...
WEBHistoric U.S. Route 66 2024 Travel Guide and Trip Planner, tips for driving the Mother Road, photos, map of Route 66 start to finish, roadside attractions, things to see, Rt66 beginning to end, hotels and cities along the route.
1. Route 66 Overview - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJun 27, 2022 · U.S. Highway 66 — popularly known as Route 66 — embodies a complex, rich history that goes well beyond any chronicle of the road itself. An artery of transportation, an agent of social transformation, and a remnant of America’s past, it stretches 2,400 miles across two-thirds of the continent.
Route 66 - U.S. National Park Service
WEBNov 7, 2022 · There are more than 250 buildings, bridges, road alignments and other sites along Route 66 that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This travel itinerary highlights over 100 of those sites, and is part of the National Park Service's Share Our Heritage Travel Itineray series.
Route 66 road trip guide with interactive maps - Roadtrippers
WEBOct 11, 2021 · Route 66 starts in downtown Chicago and ends at the Santa Monica pier in California. Throughout the journey from Chicago to Santa Monica, you’ll discover sections where the original route diverges, seemingly shooting off in two directions and yet nowhere at once.
Route 66 | History, Map, Popular Culture, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Route 66 was one of the first national highways for motor vehicles in the United States and one that became an icon in American popular culture. It ran from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, and served numerous cities along the route. It was completely paved in 1938 and formally decommissioned in 1985.
Route 66 - National Trust for Historic Preservation
WEBJul 2, 2018 · Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail preserving the Mother Road as a vital, iconic, and evolving piece of Americana for generations to come. Celebrate and preserve the stories and places along Historic Route 66.
History of Route 66
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Here we outline the rich Histroy of Route 66, from its roots in ancient Indian trails (traces) and colonial tracks to the four-lane alignments of the 1940s and 50s, its demise in 1985 and its rebirth as a Historic Scenic Byway. U.S. highway 66 has a rich and long history, spanning from 1926 to 1985.
Route 66 History – National Historic Route 66 Federation
WEBRoute 66 symbolized the renewed spirit of optimism that pervaded the country after economic catastrophe and global war. Often called, “The Main Street of America”, it linked a remote and under-populated region with two vital 20th century cities – …
Homepage - Historic66
WEBHistoric 66. Since 1926, driving down Route 66 has been the experience of a lifetime for travelers, adventurers, desperados, and dreamers. The Historic 66 website provides free information for all those who want to learn more about the legendary Route 66.