Route 66: A Look at the Historic Highway Then and Now

Route 66 had had a major impact on American history in the 20th century. Long before the interstate highways were a twinkle in Dwight Eisenhower’s eye, it connected many previously isolated Western settlements from Chicago to Los Angeles for the first time. Take a virtual tour and learn about the notable locations that trace the development of Route 66, and find out what remains of that history.

Then: Rolla to Springfield, Missouri

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