Guide to planning a route 66 road trip independent travel cats. Jul 20, 20 posts about route 66 postcards written by james. George, utah, ldsmormon temple, deseret book, vintage new unused postcard. Drew knowles, author of the route 66 adventure handbook, offers a guide with maps for each of the route 66 states. Chicagos famous architectural skyline the chain of rocks bridge spanning the mighty mississippi ben stanleys vintage cafe in miami, oklahoma. Route 66 encyclopedia from the beginning of the foldout map, to the last entry of zuzax, from bobby troups highway anthem get your kicks on route 66, to everything route 66, this scholarly reference book is packed from cover to cover with colorful images some old, some new, accompanied by descriptive text. Arcing its way across the united states, historic route 66 was once the shortest allweather route traveling through illinois, missouri, kansas, oklahoma, texas, new mexico, arizona, and california and remains one of the most revered, beloved, and sought out historic roads in the world. The kit will allow you to plan your trip in advance by giving you the. Joe sonderman is a prolific route 66 author and has one of the most extensive collections of route 66 postcards in the us. Get your hands on a customizable vintage route 66 postcard from zazzle. If you love route 66, enjoy coloring, and like to share with others, this book is for you. It features a collection of vintage cars and route 66 memorabilia and provides simplyfurnished rooms with free wifi. Set includes 32 route 66 postcards one of each postcard. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice.
Originally, the masterminds behind the litchfield museum and route 66 welcome center met to compile a postcard book of the historys past. Route 66 was certified in 1926 when the nation adopted a numbered system of cross country, interstate roads. Get your hands on a customizable route 66 postcard from zazzle. Before the advent of frequentflier miles, eightlane interstate highways, and cellular telephones, dream vacations took place on americas highways, and no road was greater than route 66.
The historic property that sits on 160 acres in luther has remained. A gallery of vintage postcard images taken on the mother road dating back to the 1930s from the book by joe. The fruit of sondermans labor is the definitive book collection of route 66 postcards. The detailed daybyday route 66 itinerary covers all the basic details mileage, general route and sightseeing highlights along the 2,400 mile route. About route 66 history and information about the mother road. A guide to the history, sights, and destinations along the main street of america jim hinckley. Peruse our wide range of designs or create your own with our customisation tools. A route 66 road trip is a driving adventure along what is probably the most famous road in the world. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Us 66 was established on november 11, 1926, with road signs erected the following year. We have an excellent range of over 175 enlarged route 66 postcard images, digitally enhanced and printed with waterproof. Postcards from route 66 is a visual reference that documents the evolution of the famous highway and its equally famous roadside stops, as well as a historical record of the time period, complete with many notes both hastily scribbled and thoughtfully. When i was 16 i drove from northern michigan to tulsa oklahoma, most of it via highway later gail and i drove on 66 to new mexico.
Postcards from the mother road from the private collection of joe sonderman. The highway, which became one of the most famous roads. Detailed 2 week route 66 itinerary plan the ultimate route. D route 66 where we got our kicks also found in arizona and famously shown in the cars this hotel features all the comfort of a traffic cone, with all the native american heritage of the native americans not really. Keep dials at 000 and turnthe round button to unlock position, then open the book safe 2. Route 66 and the historic negro motorist green book ncptt. Greetings from the mother road by michael wallis and suzanne fitzgerald wallis listed under collectible postcards. Postcards from route 66 is a collection of illustrated and photographic postcards of the mother roads hotels, bustling burgs, greasy spoons, and natural wonders, spanning route 66s golden age of the 1930s through the mid1960s.
Postcards from route 66 by joe sonderman overdrive rakuten. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Free shipping offer on postcards is not available to international customers, excludes our route 66 postcard coloring book, and is standard first class mail through usps. Tips for driving route 66 your route 66 trip will be very enjoyable if you do a little preplanning. Postcards from route 66 is a visual reference that documents the evolution of the famous highway and its equally famous roadside stops, as well as a historical record of the time period, complete with many notes both hastily scribbled and thoughtfully composed by route 66 travelers through the decades. All route 66 posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. The book also includes the routes history, along with route 66 trivia, timeline, terms, and mustsee attractions on and near route 66.
Route 66 then and now other books by joe sonderman. Our collection of route 66 postcards includes new, custom, and. Find amazing route 66 postcards for every occasion with zazzle. Given its 66 designation in 1926, it became a welltraveled highway, bringing. On route wigwam motel san bernardino route 66 hahahahaha been there done that. Find a large selection of sizes and shapes for your postcard needs. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Volume i shadows of the past over route 66 arizona new. Twentytwo postcards of the very best images from an acclaimed collection of photographs celebrating route 66. Our collection of route 66 postcards includes new, custom, and vintage postcards of americas mother road.
Includes postcards from every state on the route illinois, missouri, kansas, oklahoma, texas, new mexico, arizona and california. I love history and live near a business that has a postcard in the book and is actually still in business. Different alignments route 66 illinois usa different alignments route 66 from a collection of route 66 photographs. Set does not include the rest of the thirtytwo route 66 postcards, which are available here. Postcards from route 66 is a valuable visual reference documenting the evolution of the famous highway and its equally famous roadside stops as well as a historical record of the time period, complete with many notes both hastily scribbled and thoughtfully composed by route 66 travelers through the decades. Route 66 is the ultimate american road trip and weve put together a comprehensive 2 week route 66 itinerary to help drivers navigate this historic route. Free shipping offer on postcards is not available to international customers, excludes our route 66 postcard coloring book, and. Travelers guide and roadside companion tom snyder travel route 66. Customize your route 66 poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. High quality route 66 inspired postcards by independent artists and designers from around the world. Choose the best price and best promotion as you thing secure checkout you. Set does not include the nine route 66 state map postcards.
Then, postcards respresented not only a form of communication, but also a way of telling your friends and family that you had, believe it or not, been there. Route 66 historian joe sonderman has curated the 400 very best out of his 20,000 postcard. This is the original facebook page for people who enjoy old route 66 through postcards and photos. Greetings from the mother road michael wallis, suzanne wallis on. Ultimate route 66 road trip planning guide independent. The highway, which became one of the most famous roads in the united states, originally ran from chicago. Stripped to their frames, graffiti and spraypainting the vehicles is officially encouraged. Offered in an assortment of themes and designs, youll find postcards that send just the right messages with outoftheordinary illustrations, vintage looks, cities, exotic locales and more.
Rittenhouse paperback 128 pages july1989 university of new mexico press. Pretty sure that i established what a vintage graphics junkie i am with my linen postcard addiction post a few months ago. The airconditioned rooms include a satellite tv with extended movie channels. Apr 12, 2020 a route 66 road trip is a 2,400 mile driving adventure along what is probably the most famous road in the world. The ultimate collection from americas main street 01 by joe sonderman isbn. Books that honor a part of american history and serve as educational tools or travel guides for route 66. Best books for planning a route 66 trip the lost adventure. These are only orientation maps and not detailed for following the route.
To open the book safe,you first need to enter a threedigit password. We recommend you go to our website store and order the route 66 kit that suits your needs and budget. The mother road is unique in the sense of nostalgia one derives while riding it. Postcards from route 66 by joe sonderman overdrive. The road is not on ordinary maps and there are very few road signs. Route 66 postcard coloring book legends of america. A ride on route 66 is at or near the top of many a motorcyclists bucket list. This retro barstow motel is on world famous route 66. Route 66 road trip attractions and ideas including oklahoma and the cherokee strip, working texas ranches, cadillac cars of new mexico, santa fe, arizona and the grand canyon. Route 66 postcard coloring book if you love route 66, enjoy coloring, and like to share with others, this book is for you. Postcards from route 66 is a collection of illustrated and photographic postcards of the mother roads hotels, bustling burgs, greasy spoons, and natural wonders, spanning route 66s golden age of the 1930s through the mid1960s there is perhaps no better visual record of route 66s iconic sites than the thousands of illustrated and. Jun 15, 2014 postcards from route 66 is a visual reference that documents the evolution of the famous highway and its equally famous roadside stops, as well as a historical record of the time period, complete with many notes both hastily scribbled and thoughtfully composed by route 66 travelers through the decades.
Etsy will be dropping support for older versions of your web browser in the near future in order to ensure that user data remains secure. We cover quirky route 66 roadside attractions, historical buildings, vintage roadside. Famed artist robert waldmires work on 66 postcards. Postcards from route 66 is a valuable visual reference documenting the evolution of the famous highway and its equally famous roadside stops as well as a historical record of the time period, complete with many notes both hastily scribbled and thoughtfully. Our route 66 planning guide will help you plan your american road trip adventure including, when to go, how many days you need, how to rent a car, what to see, where to stay, etc. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. A microwave and a refrigerator are found in each room at route 66 motel. Today, a new generation of travelers is discovering the sights and sounds of this old highway.
We will throw in his postcard of casa del desierto in barstow, ca on the original alignment of route 66 and our location created after this 66card set originally produced 2001. The hotel has a real route 66 vibe, with local artwork flanking the walls. Buy route 66 posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. Fully paved by 1936, route 66 became an important and legendary highway, immortalized in literature, music and on television.
The idea soon snowballed into something much larger, and a brickandmortar relic of the past stands now provides visitors. Guided 66 tour book david knudson, national historic route 66 federation route 66. However, the experience of driving and working on the road was not the same for everyone. Then after you color, remove each and send as a postcard. On our coffee table this month, greetings from route 66. Detailed 2 week route 66 itinerary plan the ultimate. Route 66 postcards set of 32 christopher arndt postcard co. Route 66 postcard art prints, escondido, california. The route 66 postcard coloring book contains 20 postcards of various places along americas mother road, each ready for your own artistic touch. Find route 66 books to prepare your trip down route 66. Before barstow station was built, the first mcdonalds building was where the currant parking lot is now and the railroad cars were the front with parking spaces where the drive in area is now. Jan 01, 2014 this is a very interesting book that takes you on a trip down route 66 by way of postcards from different areastowns in the states that route 66 went through.
Some are prospector trails and others are tracks to abandoned mines. Barstow station has undergone three iterations during its time. Highway 66 us 66 or route 66, also known as the will rogers highway, the main street of america or the mother road, was one of the original highways in the u. Route 66 in kansas includes the wild tales from the days of red hot street. Route 66 is widely recognized around the world as an icon of 20 thcentury america, emphasizing personal mobility and pursuit of the american dream.
Move the lock slot from a tob to reset your password 3. Tips for driving route 66 national historic route 66. Postcards from the edge have never looked so, well, personal, and these full color postcards are picture perfect. Route 66 cadillac ranch postcard located off route 66 near amarillo, tx, this popular roadside attraction features ten cadillac cars halfburied, nosedown, in the dirt. Louis, oklahoma, kansas, new mexico, texas, and arizona.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Set includes nine route 66 state map postcards one of each design. Route 66 and the historic negro motorist green book. Historic route 66 spans over 2,400 miles and crosses 8 states, starting in chicago, illinois and terminating at the pacific coast in santa monica, california. Weight suggests an actual book, so even if its picked up, it will not tip off a thief. Greetings from the mother road presents thirty of the finest classic postcards from that golden era of americas past. He has written books on the mother road, including route 66 in illinois, missouri, st. There is perhaps no better visual record of route 66s iconi. We will throw in his postcard of casa del desierto in barstow, ca on the original alignment of route 66 and our location created after this 66 card set originally produced 2001. Route 66 large book diversion safe with combination lock. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The threatt filling station was one of the few places along route 66 where african american travelers were welcomed and safe. This is a very interesting book that takes you on a trip down route 66 by way of postcards from different areastowns in the states that route 66 went through.
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