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Exploring Route 66 in Chicagoland: Journeys Through History on the Mother Road in Cook County, Illinois
Exploring Route 66 in Chicagoland Journeys Through History on the Mother Road in Cook County Illinois Author:David G. Clark For most people who think about such things, Route 66 BEGINS in Chicago and ENDS in Los Angeles. But why did 66 BEGIN in Chicago? And in Chicagoland, why was it placed upon Jackson Boulevard, Adams Street, Ogden Avenue, and Joliet Road? Why did it go on those streets as it made its way out west on that California quest? The answers can be found ... more »in Exploring Route 66 in Chicagoland. Travelers can finally learn the history that shaped U.S. 66 in the Windy City area. Whether you are an armchair tourist, taking a Virtual Tour through the written word...Whether you are driving through Chicago, wishing to have a petter understanding of the history of the sights along the highway...or Whether you are wishing to explore Route 66 in Chicago's Loop on foot...Exploring Route 66 in Chicagoland will help you get the most out of your adventure. So, settle in to your recliner, fasten your seat belt, or tighten your shoelaces--no matter how you take the journey, it starts right now. Let's get our KICKS on Chicago's Route 66!« less