Route 66 Celebrates Centennial, Highlighting Its Cultural and Historical Significance
Route 66, often referred to as the 'Mother Road,' is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Originally a vital route for farmers escaping the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, it has since become an iconic symbol of American road trips. The highway stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica and is renowned for its vintage neon signs and classic roadside attractions. Notable sites include the St. Robert Route 66 Neon Park in Missouri, which preserves historic neon signs, and the Kan-O-Tex Service Station in Kansas, which inspired the animated film 'Cars.' In California, Roy’s Motel & Café in Amboy remains a popular landmark with its towering neon sign. 
