Route 66 in Chicago
A History book. A look at the historical and physical origins of the famous...
It winds from Chicago to L.A. so says Nat King Cole s classic hit (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66. Beginning in 1926, Route 66 was the only U.S. highwayproviding a direct connection between the Windy City and the City of Angels; thus, it is no wonder that Route 66 would become the metaphor of the Americanjourney. The crescent-shaped route from the shore of Lake Michigan to the southern Pacific Coast followed a corridor blazed by Native American footpaths, pioneer...
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- Filetype: PDF
- Pages: 127 pages
- ISBN: 9780738551388 / 738551384
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Fascinating look at Route 66 in the local area. Finish date is approximate. A look at the historical and physical origins of the famous Route 66 in Chicago's downtown, West Side, and western suburbs. I was disappointed there wasn't more about Ogden Avenue (it's very heavily focused on Jackson/Adams/the Loop), one of my favorite streets to bike and explore. If you're interested in city planning, expressways,...