Not only does Route 66 underscore the importance of the automobile as a technological achievement, but, perhaps equally important to the American psyche, it symbolized unprecedented freedom and mobility for every citizen who could afford to own and operate a car.
Escalating numbers of motor vehicles and the rise of the trucking industry increased the need for improved highways. In response the federal government pledged to link small town USA with all of the metropolitan capitals. The period of historical significance for Route 66 is to The national system of public highways brought geographic cohesion and economic prosperity to the disparate regions of the country.
As a component of the federal network, Route 66 linked the isolated and predominantly rural West to the densely populated urban Midwest and Northeast.
The road, gaining popularity, helped to support the communities it passed through, with businesses flourishing along its route. Despite the significance of this east-to-west artery, the highway was threatened by the new Interstate Highway System; it was officially removed from the US Highway System in , although portions in Illinois , Missouri , New Mexico and Arizona are designated a National Scenic Byway.
Not sure where to start? Here are some tips to get you on the right path. Dotted with historic gas stations, old-school diners, scenic flatlands, and unparalleled sights — ever heard of the largest rocker in Missouri? Then put up your feet at one of these luxury hotels in Santa Monica for a well-deserved rest. Or check out another favorite, 4 Women, on the Route in Galena. From historic motels to high-end hotels, there are plenty of places to stay along the drive, each offering a different type of experience.
For a mid-range budget try theWit Chicago or Staypineapple Chicago, both of which feature in our article on the best hotels in the Loop. Missouri is the place to stay for that authentic Route 66 experience — stay at a restored, historic hotel, like the Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon with its themed rooms, or the Boots Court in Carthage, built in Or for a stay in the city, have a look at our guide to the best hotels in St Louis. Amarillo is the only stop in Texas along Route 66, making this part of the road a quick jaunt to the next state.
One of the most recognizable landmarks and well-known institutions along Route 66, the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari makes for an authentic Route 66 stay.
Flagstaff is the best place to spend the night if you want to keep on track, and we have a guide to the best hotels and inns in town. Or you could take a detour to Phoenix, where we recommend booking one of these stylish hotels. In , the Cherokee were forcibly removed by U. Of the four main removal routes used by the tribe, the northern route, from Tennessee to Oklahoma, was followed by the largest group—12, people, according to some estimates.
In all, 15, to 16, Cherokee traveled the Trail of Tears, and an estimated 3, to 4, of them died along the way from disease, malnutrition and exposure. He went on to make his living in farming, real estate and oil, among other ventures, and became a civil leader in Oklahoma. Avery was a participant in the Good Roads Movement, which advocated for improved American roadways the movement was started in the late s by bicyclists and grew during the early s with the arrival of mass-produced automobiles.
In , he was involved in founding the U. Roue 66 cartoon map. In , runners traversed the length of Route 66—some 2, miles—as part of a coast-to-coast, 3,mile marathon from Los Angeles to New York.
Nicknamed the Bunion Derby by the press, the grueling event was organized as a promotional stunt by sports agent C. Of the men who began the day race, 55 finished it. American actor, pianist and songwriter Bobby Troup. A Pennsylvania native, Troup composed his first hit song while still in college then went on to serve in the Marines during World War II.
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