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The Golden Age Of The Great American Road Trip Route 66

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The story of Route 66

Imágenes

The origin of the iconic shield sign

hank The famous shield-shaped highway marker was designed to be instantly recognizable to motorists.

The engineering challenge of paving the highway

hank Paving Route 66 took over a decade, transforming rough dirt tracks into a smooth concrete ribbon.

Fun Facts

Fun Fact

Route 66 length: The highway spans 2,448 miles, crossing eight states and three time zones, linking Chicago to Santa Monica.

Quizzes

Quiz

In what year was the entire length of Route 66 finally paved?

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Why was the number 66 chosen instead of the originally proposed number 60?

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Which Oklahoma businessman is widely known as the 'Father of Route 66'?

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What shape was chosen for the official Route 66 highway marker signs?

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In which year was Route 66 officially established as a U.S. highway?

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Which U.S. city served as the eastern starting point of Route 66?

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How many states did the original Route 66 pass through?

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What was the western terminus of Route 66 when it was fully completed?

Glosario

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.

Gossip

Gossip

Which Route 66 state would you drive through first?

Videos

hank In 1926, Cyrus Avery and John Woodruff designed the iconic Route 66 shield logo.

hank In 1926, Cyrus Avery designed Route 66 diagonally to connect rural towns to major cities.

hank The engineering challenge of paving the highway

hank Crossing eight states and three time zones