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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 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.
Fun Fact
Route 66 length: The highway spans 2,448 miles, crossing eight states and three time zones, linking Chicago to Santa Monica.
hank Paving Route 66 took over a decade, transforming rough dirt tracks into a smooth concrete ribbon.
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.
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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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What was the western terminus of Route 66 when it was fully completed?