Route 66 - Stories, Personalities and Legends of the Mother Road

LEGENDARY ROUTE 66

Personalities & Legends of Route 66

Ah, the very best part of ole' Route 66 are it's many stories, legends and personalities. One cannot truly experience the road without meeting some interesting people, hearing about the history, and perhaps, a legend or two.

Here, we'll share those stories of the Mother Road, both past and present. Maybe, you too, will know a great story that should be posted here. Just zap us an email.

History Beyond the Mother Road

Nostalgic Flashback Of The 1950s Era

Ode to the Mother Road

The Old Harvey House Hotels & Restaurants

Personal Testimonials of the Mother Road

The Sixties - The New Generation

Tattoo Man of Oklahoma

Signs of the Mother Road

Stuckey's is Reborn!

Valentine Diners Across the Mother Road

Where are the Burma Shave Signs?

The Whiting Brothers Empire

Do you have an interesting story of the Mother Road, or know an interesting person that we should feature? Maybe it's you! Just zap us an email at kathy@legendsofamerica.com See yourself on Legendary Route 66!

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This highway, if you just think about it, is peppered with hope; it is peppered with tears.

- Angel Delgadio, co-founder of Arizona Route 66 Historical Association

From the Rocky Mountain General Store

Four 66 Tin Signs - Set of four Old Route 66 weathered style signs. Measuring 10"x16", made of heavy gauge metal, signs have rolled edges for safe handling. Includes: Main Street USA - Chicago to L.A., Eat here and get gas - Alice's Eatery & Service Station, America's Highway, and U.S. Route 66.