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Route 66: 100 Years of the Mother Road
Link URL: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/11/route-66-100-years-of-the-mother-road/ Comments URL: https://tildes.net/~transport/1wwu/route_66_100_years_of_the_mother_road Votes: 4 Comments: 2
Tildes · EN
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Hop in: We're taking a pop culture road trip on Route 66
Route 66 is celebrating 100 years of being the country's most famous highway. This icon of American culture passes through eight states — and has shown up for decades in movies, books, music and art.
NPR Arts · EN
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Why Neon Signs Were So Common on Route 66—and What They Mean Today
Neon was everywhere on Route 66 for one specific reason. Here's why neon was so popular on Route 66, America's so-called Mother Road, and reflections on why it's still beloved today.
Mental Floss · EN