desert trivia: U.S. Route 66 was established in 1926 as the first of America's numbered highways. Originating in Oklahoma, designed to connect Chicago and Los Angeles, Route 66 stretched over 2,400 miles. During the Dust Bowl of the 1930s it became a primary artery for migrant workers traveling to California. In 1985 Route 66 was decommissioned and replaced by U.S. Interstate highways.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Random desert shot--Roadkill Cafe
desert trivia: U.S. Route 66 was established in 1926 as the first of America's numbered highways. Originating in Oklahoma, designed to connect Chicago and Los Angeles, Route 66 stretched over 2,400 miles. During the Dust Bowl of the 1930s it became a primary artery for migrant workers traveling to California. In 1985 Route 66 was decommissioned and replaced by U.S. Interstate highways.
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