America's Main Street
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66 was christened in 1926. (This is one of those times that I can
comfortably say, "I wasn't even born!") It was the first highway
to link Chicago with Los Angeles... 2,448 miles. By the mid 1930's the
highway began to create it's own myth; it grew larger than life. It became
the way west. After World War II, Bobby Troup penned his familiar
tune, Route 66. The most popular version was done by Nat King Cole.
During the 1960's (I was alive by then!), the road became even more famous with
the TV series Route 66.
In 1984, state transportation officials ordered the removal of the remaining Route 66 road signs. They may have taken her numbers and destination away but Route 66 was not dead.
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 This
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The Mother Road has been brought back by popular demand and the popularity
continues to grow. Chris and I completed the first
and second leg of this magical
tour and would like to share our experiences with you. We'll keep you
posted with our progress when we complete the last
leg. (2004) |
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"Get your kicks" by clickin' on the Route 66 road signs on the left.
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Last updated on: | 11/09/02. |