Route 66

ROUTE 66 Built to connect the East to the West of the country and bring progress to the United States, Route 66 remains one of the greatest symbols of American culture. Built on November 11, 1926 by Cyrus Stevens Avery, also known as "Father of Route 66". Passes through 8 states; 217 cities and 3 time zones. 12 Length: 2,451 miles 9. 1,4. 15 13 1.2 11 ID 7, 16ft 51 5m 4. Due to a change in trajectory in 1937 there is an intersection where Route 66 crosses itself in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. At this point you can stand on the corner of Route 66 with Route 66. In 1926 only 745 miles were paved. Only in 1937 that the route was completely paved. The Route 66 is also known as "The Mother Road", "The Main Street of America", "Old Historic Route 66" and "The Will Rogers Highway". MОTEL The road is home to the first Motel and the first McDonalds in the world (in San Bernardino, California). The last sign of the original road was Route 66 in downtown Chicago until the date of January 17-1977, when it was replaced by a new model. ROUTE US 66 In Tucumcari, New Mexico on Route 66 with First Street is a gas station in operation since the opening of the route.