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Signs of Rte. 66
Aug 12, 2016 19:49:06   #
recalcitrant1 Loc: Northern Illinois
 
Some iconic signs (neon and otherwise) along Rte. 66

And "here" is where?
And "here" is where?...
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Reflections in neon
Reflections in neon...
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The Ariston Cafe, Litchfield, IL
The Ariston Cafe, Litchfield, IL...
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Dead end or just the beginning?
Dead end or just the beginning?...
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An interesting juxtaposition
An interesting juxtaposition...

Two tickets to paradise
Two tickets to paradise...
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Standin' on a corner in Winslow AZ
Standin' on a corner in Winslow AZ...
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Aug 12, 2016 20:10:46   #
joe west Loc: Taylor, Michigan
 
recalcitrant1 wrote:
Some iconic signs (neon and otherwise) along Rte. 66


nice shots, but i dont understand, what was the bowling pin "stand for"

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Aug 12, 2016 20:25:59   #
EX-TELCO Loc: Belen,New Mexico
 
A little more about route 66.

In 1926 only 800 miles of Route 66 were paved. Only in 1937 did Route 66 get paved end-to-end. Because of a change in alignment of Route 66 in 1937, there is an intersection where Route 66 crosses itself at Central Avenue and 4th Street in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Aug 12, 2016 20:28:40   #
rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA
 
The city of Monrovia, CA a suburb of Los Angeles, got tired of the Rt 66 signs getting stolen, so they painted it on the street.

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Aug 13, 2016 03:56:23   #
Leicaflex Loc: Cymru
 
A good series of photographs of the iconic highway.
I particularly like the "Standin' on a corner in Winslow AZ" photograph.



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Aug 13, 2016 13:27:07   #
ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Very good series Cal.

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Aug 13, 2016 13:40:59   #
Dr J Loc: NE Florida
 
Great memories for us old dudes!

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Aug 13, 2016 13:47:44   #
fuminous Loc: Luling, LA... for now...
 
Dr J wrote:
Great memories for us old dudes!


Funny thing, almost every Rt 66 hamburger and soda place I went into, from Santa Monica to Chicago, was chock full of "old dudes" just like me... GREAT FUN! Thanks for sharing!

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Aug 14, 2016 00:06:30   #
sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA
 
These are great signs, recalcitrant1!

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Aug 14, 2016 00:42:37   #
tbell7D Loc: Houston
 
A fun and interesting series. I have enjoyed seeing all of these.

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Aug 14, 2016 18:31:45   #
dragonswing Loc: Pa
 
Love this series. My sister lives on Rt 66 in Pa

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Aug 14, 2016 20:12:25   #
recalcitrant1 Loc: Northern Illinois
 
Thanks to all that have viewed and commented. Driving the "Mother Road" is a great historic (and geographical) slice of Americana and provides many photo-ops, stories and memories. I appreciate (and relate) to all of your comments.

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