Any questions, please feel free inquire via email or phone. For information on how to order, please click here. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. The highway, which became one of the most famous roads in the united states, originally ran. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. From its beginning in chicago, route 66 headed south through illinois and missouri, and a small section of southeast kansas. 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. Moon route 66 road trip reveals the ins and outs of this iconic highway, from sweeping prairies and retro roadside pitstops to the stunning vistas of the southwest. Highway route 66, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. From there it turned in a more westward direction through oklahoma and texas, with the final stretches in new mexico and. Established in 1959, the motel safari has been welcoming route 66 travelers for nearly 60 years and has become one of the iconic motels along the route. Traveling americas mother road a book list by anne m.
All of the most popular route 66 landmarks are indicated on these maps. We will throw in his postcard of casa del desierto in barstow, ca on the original alignment of route 66 created after this 60card set originally produced 2001. The maps were different then what i was expecting, but they are very cute and very informative. Guide to historic route 66 in california vivian davies, darin kuna. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Route 66 was one of the united states first continuous stretches of paved highway, and served as a major path for those who migrated west. The mother road is unique in the sense of nostalgia one derives while riding it. Click here for a bing map to get directions to all the sites in this travel itinerary.
Powell route 66 postcard collection, which consists of 4,000 postcards of the eight states route 66 runs through, mainly dating from the mid1920s through the 1960s. The route 66 postcard coloring book contains 20 postcards of various places along americas mother road, each ready for your own artistic touch. Softbound, 420 pages, 150 color and 300 bw images, 50 maps. Route 66 then and now other books by joe sonderman. Route 66 maps in each state, route 66 segment maps, route. Best books for planning a route 66 trip the lost adventure. Set includes nine route 66 state map postcards one of each design. Features each state historic route 66 passes through, including illinois. Ez66 guide for travelers 4th edition jerry mcclanahan recommended. 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. Route 66 postcard color book, available at legends general store. From its beginning in chicago, route 66 headed south through illinois and missouri, and a small section of southeast. These maps are color coded to show the historic route 66 maps.
Find great deals on ebay for route 66 postcards and las vegas nevada postcards. Route 66 historian joe sonderman has curated the 400 very. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. On our coffee table this month, greetings from route 66. Drew knowles, author of the route 66 adventure handbook, offers a guide with maps for each of the route 66 states. Route 66 is a historic highway and has also been designated as a national scenic byway and an allamerican road in the state of illinois. We also show where the freeways overlap the original roadbed and some. This is possibly the largest collection of vintage photographs, postcard images. Us 66 was established on november 11, 1926, with road signs erected the following year. Get your hands on a customizable vintage route 66 postcard from zazzle.
Books that honor a part of american history and serve as educational tools or travel guides for route 66. From the very popular ez66 travel guide and eight state map series, to beautiful image books, and others filled with history, youll find everything you need to travel this historic pavement. The book also includes the routes history, along with route 66 trivia, timeline, terms, and mustsee attractions on and near route 66. Click on a section of the map for a more detailed map and links to route 66 sites. Maps with the alignment of route 66 through chicago us 66 alignment into chicago us 66 alignment out of chicago. Famed artist robert waldmires work on 60 postcards. Postcards from the mother road from the private collection of joe sonderman. This is the original facebook page for people who enjoy old route 66 through postcards and photos. Very highly rated on tripadvisor, this motel features artwork of original photo archives from tucumcaris route 66 heyday in each of the guestrooms, as well as old linen postcard prints of. Free shipping offer on postcards is not available to international customers, excludes our route 66 postcard coloring book, and is standard first class mail. Jon sonderman portraits route 66 in a unique way in, postcards from route 66. The postcard rack to the right shows a sampling of what we have in stock.
We have an excellent range of over 175 enlarged route 66 postcard images, digitally enhanced and printed with waterproof. Maps, postcards, posters, notecards, calendars route 66. We have assembled a collection of popular route 66 books available online from amazon. 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. Route 66 postcard coloring book, by legends of america. Here is an alphabetical list of books, maps, calendars, videos, and music about historic u. This item is part of the newberry librarys james r. Pretty sure that i established what a vintage graphics junkie i am with my linen postcard addiction post a few months ago. A ride on route 66 is at or near the top of many a motorcyclists bucket list. Vintage route 66 postcards no minimum quantity zazzle. Route 66 ends in santa monica, california 1935 vintage postcard restored 1927 phillips 66 in mclean, texas, september, 2007 kathy weiseralexander. Arguably the most iconic of all american road trips, route 66 was established in 1926 and is one of the original us highways. 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.
Ultimate collection of route 66 state map postcards. Route 66 postcard art prints, escondido, california. Set does not include the rest of the thirtytwo route 66 postcards, which are available here. Illinois, missouri, kansas, oklahoma, texas, new mexico, arizona, and california. These are only orientation maps and not detailed for following the route. Before starting across each state, fold out the accompanying map and get a good sense of where each of the crucial stops will be in that state. Home maps, postcards, posters, notecards, calendars. Then after you color, remove each and send as a postcard. Find highquality route 66 stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Then of course you have the many towns, museums, gift shops and other sights to experience so 200 miles can easily take a full day. 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. Route 66 postcard coloring book legends of america. If you are planning a trip on route 66, i would recommend this map because i have bought other maps for a trip to take a trip on route 66 and they havent been much help because you cant find route 66 on thd map, you basically have to follow interstate. If you love route 66, enjoy coloring, and like to share with others, this book is for you.
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. The special thing about route 66 is that youll find yourself stopping off every so often even if just for 10 mins to stretch your legs or stop at a diner for a coffee. Postcard showing the map of route 66 across oklahoma to amarillo route 66 oklahoma. Here is an alphabetical list of books, maps, calendars, videos, and music about. Louis, mo joplin, mo adventure cycling association. See more ideas about map, state map and vintage postcards.
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