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If you are looking for information about this famous and
historic highway, known as Route 66, the Mother Road, or
the Main Street of America, it's certainly not hard to find.
Many people in the United States as well as other countries
honor this legendary road and are a part of its continued
existence through clubs or organizations which keep the
spirit and road, alive.
According to the National Historic Route 66 Federation,
entrepreneurs Cyrus Avery of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and John
Woodruff of Springfield, Missouri, deserve the majority of
the credit for encouraging others to support the idea of an
"interregional link between Chicago and Los Angeles."
In the early 1900's, the United States government realized
that there was a definite need for a national highway
system. Legislation for public highways first appeared in
1916 and in 1925. The result was a more comprehensive
version of the act that Congress enacted.
In 1925, the government implemented a plan for national
highway construction. Individuals responsible for planning
the historic US 66 planned early on to connect the main
streets of these smaller communities to the famous route.
One of the original federal routes, Route 66, was
established on November 11, 1926, and originally ran from
Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma,
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, ending in Los
Angeles.
The total of miles, from start to finish totaled 2,448
miles. Highway signs, however, were not seen until the
next year.
Eight states formed what was called, "The Route 66 Highway
Association." The purpose of the association was so that
the US Highway 66 would be built faster than planned!
These folks couldn't wait for the final product! In their
eyes, US 66 could not be built soon enough! Soon
thereafter, the name, "Main Street of America," was adopted.
There was actually a song titled after the highway. You
may not be old enough to remember the song, but it was
produced many years ago in 1946 and was a pretty popular
American song. The song was composed by Bobby Troup and
first recorded by the unmistakable sound of Nat King Cole
in the same year. The song was both a hit on both the
rhythm and blues and pop charts in the United States. The
song is actually still quite popular on some of the
"oldies" radio stations.
In the song lyrics, the artist mentions the many cities
that this historic legendary highway passes through (in
order from east to west) such as St. Louis, Missouri;
Joplin, Missouri; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Amarillo, Texas;
Gallup, New Mexico; Flagstaff, Arizona; Winona, Arizona;
Kingman, Arizona; Barstow, California; and San Bernardino,
California. (According to the online encyclopedia known as
Wikipedia, the city of Winona is the only town that is
mentioned out of sequence in the list of cities that Route
66 passes through.)
Route 66 has a special place for many Americans as it
really was the bread and butter for many. Many "mom and
pop" stores, diners, gas stations and other small
businesses that sprung up along Route 66 prospered until
Interstate 40 came along and became the new main highway
for travel from the Midwest to the west. This caused many
of these once thriving businesses to go out of business.
Some of these businesses still exist today, however, with
the preservation of some parts of Route 66.
The road is an American historic icon. Many dreams were
discovered along the famous highway 66 only to be shattered
many years later with the demise of this famous highway.
You can find endless stories of mixed feelings that are
associated with it.
Big dreams, hope, shattered dreams, love and
entrepreneurship, are a sampling of what this highway meant
to people who not only built the road, but those whose
businesses sustained because of the famous highway.
After the highway was replaced by Interstate 40, there were
those who felt like a part of them had died after they had
traveled on it for many years and for so many (what seemed)
endless miles.
The story of the Mother Road, Route 66, or the Main Street
of America is a story of success as well as defeat.
Nevertheless, US Highway 66 had become a part of the early
business advancements. It allowed many entrepreneurs to be
able to transport their goods in fast fashion like never
before, certainly better than any of the best dirt roads
that existed previously.
There has never been such a relationship with a road and
automobiles that involved so many people who wanted to move
west to explore the awaited possibilities of financial
success.
Whether you remember the legendary stretch of highway as
the main artery that folks traveled on from the Midwest to
the west or not, doesn't matter. To many, this famous
highway is just as alive as it was when it was considered
the Mother Road or Main Street of America.
This historic road is still very much alive today. The
legendary information about the historic highway that you
will find will astound you.
Gladly enough, you can still experience America's first
road the way it was many years ago along with famous
roadside attractions such as the diners. There are guided
tours that you can purchase online to assist you if you
decide to make a mini-vacation out of your Route 66 road
trip.
You can find photos of the famous highway, shop for Route
66 products and have no difficulty finding just about
anything! Facts and history about the Mother Road, or the
Main Street of America, as it is commonly referred to as,
are likely to impress any history buff. This famous road
in Arizona and other states is ready for your visit!
----------------------------------------------------
Cecilia Valenzuela is a full time entrepreneur and
supporter of small businesses. Cecilia Valenzuela works
with entrepreneurs striving to become successful. Cecilia
Valenzuela is a successful online business entrepreneur who
supports other online business owners. More information
about Route 66 including resourceful information about the
state of Arizona, is available
at:http://www.My-Arizona-Desert-Living.com/Route-66.html
If you are looking for information about this famous and
historic highway, known as Route 66, the Mother Road, or
the Main Street of America, it's certainly not hard to find.
Many people in the United States as well as other countries
honor this legendary road and are a part of its continued
existence through clubs or organizations which keep the
spirit and road, alive.
According to the National Historic Route 66 Federation,
entrepreneurs Cyrus Avery of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and John
Woodruff of Springfield, Missouri, deserve the majority of
the credit for encouraging others to support the idea of an
"interregional link between Chicago and Los Angeles."
In the early 1900's, the United States government realized
that there was a definite need for a national highway
system. Legislation for public highways first appeared in
1916 and in 1925. The result was a more comprehensive
version of the act that Congress enacted.
In 1925, the government implemented a plan for national
highway construction. Individuals responsible for planning
the historic US 66 planned early on to connect the main
streets of these smaller communities to the famous route.
One of the original federal routes, Route 66, was
established on November 11, 1926, and originally ran from
Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma,
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, ending in Los
Angeles.
The total of miles, from start to finish totaled 2,448
miles. Highway signs, however, were not seen until the
next year.
Eight states formed what was called, "The Route 66 Highway
Association." The purpose of the association was so that
the US Highway 66 would be built faster than planned!
These folks couldn't wait for the final product! In their
eyes, US 66 could not be built soon enough! Soon
thereafter, the name, "Main Street of America," was adopted.
There was actually a song titled after the highway. You
may not be old enough to remember the song, but it was
produced many years ago in 1946 and was a pretty popular
American song. The song was composed by Bobby Troup and
first recorded by the unmistakable sound of Nat King Cole
in the same year. The song was both a hit on both the
rhythm and blues and pop charts in the United States. The
song is actually still quite popular on some of the
"oldies" radio stations.
In the song lyrics, the artist mentions the many cities
that this historic legendary highway passes through (in
order from east to west) such as St. Louis, Missouri;
Joplin, Missouri; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Amarillo, Texas;
Gallup, New Mexico; Flagstaff, Arizona; Winona, Arizona;
Kingman, Arizona; Barstow, California; and San Bernardino,
California. (According to the online encyclopedia known as
Wikipedia, the city of Winona is the only town that is
mentioned out of sequence in the list of cities that Route
66 passes through.)
Route 66 has a special place for many Americans as it
really was the bread and butter for many. Many "mom and
pop" stores, diners, gas stations and other small
businesses that sprung up along Route 66 prospered until
Interstate 40 came along and became the new main highway
for travel from the Midwest to the west. This caused many
of these once thriving businesses to go out of business.
Some of these businesses still exist today, however, with
the preservation of some parts of Route 66.
The road is an American historic icon. Many dreams were
discovered along the famous highway 66 only to be shattered
many years later with the demise of this famous highway.
You can find endless stories of mixed feelings that are
associated with it.
Big dreams, hope, shattered dreams, love and
entrepreneurship, are a sampling of what this highway meant
to people who not only built the road, but those whose
businesses sustained because of the famous highway.
After the highway was replaced by Interstate 40, there were
those who felt like a part of them had died after they had
traveled on it for many years and for so many (what seemed)
endless miles.
The story of the Mother Road, Route 66, or the Main Street
of America is a story of success as well as defeat.
Nevertheless, US Highway 66 had become a part of the early
business advancements. It allowed many entrepreneurs to be
able to transport their goods in fast fashion like never
before, certainly better than any of the best dirt roads
that existed previously.
There has never been such a relationship with a road and
automobiles that involved so many people who wanted to move
west to explore the awaited possibilities of financial
success.
Whether you remember the legendary stretch of highway as
the main artery that folks traveled on from the Midwest to
the west or not, doesn't matter. To many, this famous
highway is just as alive as it was when it was considered
the Mother Road or Main Street of America.
This historic road is still very much alive today. The
legendary information about the historic highway that you
will find will astound you.
Gladly enough, you can still experience America's first
road the way it was many years ago along with famous
roadside attractions such as the diners. There are guided
tours that you can purchase online to assist you if you
decide to make a mini-vacation out of your Route 66 road
trip.
You can find photos of the famous highway, shop for Route
66 products and have no difficulty finding just about
anything! Facts and history about the Mother Road, or the
Main Street of America, as it is commonly referred to as,
are likely to impress any history buff. This famous road
in Arizona and other states is ready for your visit!
----------------------------------------------------
Cecilia Valenzuela is a full time entrepreneur and
supporter of small businesses. Cecilia Valenzuela works
with entrepreneurs striving to become successful. Cecilia
Valenzuela is a successful online business entrepreneur who
supports other online business owners. More information
about Route 66 including resourceful information about the
state of Arizona, is available
at:http://www.My-Arizona-Desert-Living.com/Route-66.html