The Rise and Fall of Route 66 (Why America s Greatest Road Fell into Oblivion)

Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video! Head to https://bespokepost.com/itshistory20 and use code ITSHISTORY20 to learn more and get 20% off your first box.” U.S. Route 66, also known as the Will Rogers Highway, was one of the original highways constructed by the U.S. Highway System in 1926. Route 66 is over 90 years old and definitely, a road less traveled. There are plenty of weird attractions to be seen along this iconic road that starts in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles. While much of Route 66 has disappeared following its decommissioning as a major American highway in 1985, there remains plenty of evidence to be seen and cherished by historical and pop-cultural lovers. Large chunks of Route 66-related memorabilia have been preserved at the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum. Chapters: 00:00 Why Route 66 starts in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles 00:43 Before Route 66 pioneers traveled dirt roads 01:35 Railroads eventually were built alongside the dusty trails 02:09 The boom of the automobile 03:29 The nation’s first all-weather highway 04:59 Cyrus Avery is credited with creating Route 66 06:55 Why Route 66 was almost named Route 60 08:03 Route 66 Gas stations, motels, and other facilities 11:56 John Steinbeck wrote frequently about Route 66 12:11 Terrible effects of the Dust Bowl 13:30 The best sights along Route 66 16:06 Route 66 presence in American Cinema 16:59 Route 66 decommissioned as a major American highway Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT For brands, agencies and sponsorships, please contact us at itshistory@thoughtleaders.io https://www.facebook.com/kultamerica » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Camrin Dekis, Editor - Milada Canowiecka Host - Ryan Socash Sponsor - Bespoke Post » SOURCES https://www.facebook.com/groups/itshistory/ » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.