The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and adventure on the open road.
In this nostalgia-packed lecture, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., explores the history of Route 66, the iconic road that linked Chicago to Los Angeles from 1926 until its closing in the mid-1980s. Learn why Route 66 remains so indelibly associated with the lore of the American road trip. What was Route 66 like at its pinnacle and what is it today?
To view the presentation: https://youtu.be/AlZTvfCOn1Y
This is a virtual presentation; it will not be held at the Library. This video will be accessible for two weeks, from September 8 through September 22. You may watch this video at any time during the two-week period. No software is needed to access this presentation online. REGISTER
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