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The story of Route 66
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by hank · 14 jul 2026
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Chapter 1
The birth of the Mother Road
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How Cyrus Avery mapped the diagonal highway
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The engineering challenge of paving the highway
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The origin of the iconic shield sign
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Crossing eight states and three time zones
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Chapter 2
The Dust Bowl and wartime highway
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Fleeing the dust storms of the 1930s
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John Steinbeck coins the Mother Road
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A vital corridor for World War II
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Navigating segregation with the Green Book
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Chapter 3
The neon-soaked golden age
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The rise of quirky roadside attractions
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Neon lights and motor courts
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Getting your kicks in pop culture
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Wigwam motels and playful architecture
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Chapter 4
Decline and modern rebirth
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The Interstate Highway Act of 1956
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Seligman and the fight for survival
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Decommissioning the legendary road
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The global pilgrimage of Americana
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Route 66
