BETA
Chapter 1
The birth of the Mother Road
Chapter 2
The Dust Bowl and wartime highway
Chapter 3
The neon-soaked golden age
Chapter 4
Decline and modern rebirth
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Route 66
Ch 1 · The birth of the Mother Road
hank Steer your vintage rambler across the map to discover the legendary sights of Route 66.
hank Mother Road Route 66
When the nation needed a pathway wide... (Oh-oh, the Mother Road!) From East to West, a legendary ride! (Yeah-yeah, Route 66!)
hank The famous shield-shaped highway marker was designed to be instantly recognizable to motorists.
hank Paving Route 66 took over a decade, transforming rough dirt tracks into a smooth concrete ribbon.
Fun Fact
Route 66 length: The highway spans 2,448 miles, crossing eight states and three time zones, linking Chicago to Santa Monica.
Glossary
highway (noun)
A main public road, especially one connecting major towns or cities. In November 1926, the newly designated Route 66 became a highway connecting Chicago to Los Angeles.
A main public road, especially one connecting major towns or cities. In November 1926, the newly designated Route 66 became a highway connecting Chicago to Los Angeles.