Remembering Route 66: Readers share their memories of the 100-year-old highway
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Route 66 stands as an iconic American highway that has shaped travel culture for a century. Readers reflect on their transformative journeys along this legendary 2,400-mile corridor, sharing nostalgic accounts of roadside attractions, small-town hospitality, and the spirit of adventure that defined mid-20th century travel. These personal narratives celebrate how Route 66 connected communities and created unforgettable memories across the heartland.
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