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Route 66 was decommissioned in 1976 in Illinois and most of Missouri when it was truncated to connect to I-44 exit 15. Official western endpoints [1926-1936]: Broadway at 7th St. in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Route 66 ended here onto US-101. [1936-1964]: Lincoln Blvd. at Olympic Blvd. in Santa Monica, CA. Route 66 ended here onto Alternate US ...
A cafe, garage, service station and store were built on the site to capitalize on Route 66 traffic. Realignment of the highway resulted in closure. In 2011 the Francis Ryan family acquired the site and renovated the structures as a photo op.
Historic 66. Since 1926, driving down Route 66 has been the experience of a lifetime for travelers, adventurers, desperados, and dreamers. The Historic 66 website provides free information for all those who want to learn more about the legendary Route 66.
Official advertisement says, "Immerse yourself in the mid-century ambiance of our motel. Step back to a time when "The Mother Road" was in its heyday. Historic Route 66 Motel offers all the nostalgia of the 1960s but with the conveniences of the modern era.
The Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park celebrates the history of the iconic Mother Road, the idea for which was born just blocks away at the Colonial Hotel.
The frontage road to the north is old Route 66. Sidetrip: The wolf sanctuary (officially Wild Canid Survival and Research Center) is located 25 miles Southwest of St. Louis at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center. From highway 270, take I-44 West to Beaumont/Antire Rd (exit 269).
Enter Flagstaff on Route 66 (former Santa Fe Av., US-66, US-180, US-89). Sidetrip : Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is located 15 miles north of Flagstaff on US-89. Continue on Route 66 Through town.
The original Route 66 went behind the Route 66 Drive-In to come back in front. Route 66 Drive-In: Originally built in 1949, and reopened in 1998 after being used as a salvage yard. Turn slight left onto Old 66 Blvd. 0.5 miles after the crossing of US-71.
Built in 1910 the single room jail features an iron barred door at the entrance. The interior also includes an iron barred window and displays about notorious outlaws. Outside, there is a randomly placed tombstone-style memorial paying homage to the graduating high school class of 1938.
Route 66 Magazine. The most famous of the magazines on Route 66. Buy from: 0.00 in Stock. More information. Publisher: Route 66 Magazine. Format: 4 issues per year.
