Join route 66 expert jim hinckley as he tours more than 25 ghost towns, rich in stories and history, complemented. Ghost towns and roadside relics of route 66 by bruce wexler. When route 66 was completed, it provided a nearly crosscountry road for families to travel. Jul 28, 2011 ghost towns of route 66 visit these ghosts of the modern era with roots that reach to the nations earliest history. Route 66 dining and lodging guide 14th edition, national historic route 66 federation, national historic route sixty six federation, sep 1, 2008, motels, 100 pages. With the construction and completion of the interstate highway system in use today, many of these small towns were bypassed. May 25, 2017 from the blue swallow to the bent door, the midpoint cafe and the famous ugly crust pies, the hometown of flo from cars, along the old forgotten dirt section of route 66 lie towns forgotten from. Today, the old path of route 66 remains haunted by countless ruins and remains of motels, gas stations, diners and other driveins, ghost signs abandoned by the roadside. The quintessential boomandbust highway of the american west, route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boomtowns built around oil mines, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gol. Buy ghost towns of route 66 by hinckley, jim, james, kerrick isbn. The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. Along our travels of the historic mother road, weve bumped into a fair share of haunted hotels, ghosts lurking in restaurants, and few that just seem to like to take a leisurely walk down old route 66. We also show where the freeways overlap the original roadbed and some. This wild west ghost town on route 66 is filled with wild burros.
The route 66 park will also become the home of the famous route 66 bunyon giant from cicero, illinois. Conway texas, route 66 there are a lot of spooky towns. How route 66s glenrio went from bustling desert oasis to. Full information on each of the towns and cities that are located along the alignment of route66. Originally paved in the 1920s, route 66 has been a staple of the american road trip through the great depression and was a major method of the bootlegging operation. His route linked what are now the towns of albuquerque, grants. Eerie ghost towns of route 66 will leave you quaking. Aug 28, 2009 highway 66 is the main migrant road, wrote steinbeck. Another fiberglass giant from the heyday of the mother road, for 37 years the bunyon giant, holding an enormous hot dog, once drew customers into the bunyon drive in. Not, strictly speaking, a bike book, but still very pickup and flickable and engaging enough to while. The loneliest places along route 66 route magazine. Spanning a total of 8 states and stretching from chicago all the way to the pacific ocean, route 66 was appropriately named the motheroad. Illustrated with gorgeous sepiatone and color photography, this book tours dozens of ghost towns, rich in stories and history.
These 8 ghost towns along arizonas route 66 will haunt your dreams. May 15, 2014 route 66 ghost towns are just another reason to take one of the worlds greatest road trips. Ghost towns of route 66 by jim hinckley, hardcover barnes. Jun 25, 2011 buy ghost towns of route 66 by hinckley, jim, james, kerrick isbn. Each had its own distinctive personality, and since. Full information on each of the towns and cities that are located along the alignment of route 66. Ghost towns of route 66 by jim hinckley overdrive rakuten. Jun 20, 2016 originally paved in the 1920s, route 66 has been a staple of the american road trip through the great depression and was a major method of the bootlegging operation. The arrival of the superhighway sounded the death knell for route 66 and the small u. Jan 03, 2018 abandoned ghost town in the middle of the desert rout 66. Today its population is about 20 people and it is becoming quite difficult to follow the route 66. Join route 66 expert jim hinckley as he tours more than twentyfive ghost towns, rich in stories and history.
It was first established in 1926 and connected chicago, illinois to santa monica, california. Ghost towns on route 66 arlington missouri the gruesome trail of tears 18311838, passed through arlington, which later became an oasis for tourism with its resort called stony dell resort. July 28, 2011 jim hinckley and photography by kerrick james iconic route 66 is more than a mere highway that connects a metropolis on the shore of lake michigan with a metropolis on the pacific coast. Many of the 25 case study sites are in small towns median population 8,000 yet are drawing thousands of visitors, with some getting almost sixfigure visitation. The thing that made route 66 so special, the thing that people actually miss when they feel nostalgic for that era, are the tiny towns along the way. It was the first interstate road and along its path popped up many small towns and businesses. Apr 10, 2014 while traveling the mother road also known as route 66 over spring break, we were fortunate enough to find out about a side road well, it used to be route 66 proper, but as sally said in the movie cars, the town got bypassed just to save ten minutes of driving. Also includes directions and travel tips for your ghost town explorations along route 66. Abandoned mines on route 66 after crossing into arizona i exited the i40 and drove northward along a winding, mountainous stretch of route 66 toward the mining ghost town of oatman.
Route 66, also known as the mother road or main street of america, was one of the original highways in the us. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Pdf ghost towns of route 66 download full pdf book. Join route 66 expert jim hinckley as he tours more than 25 ghost towns, rich in stories and history, complemented by gorgeous sepia tone and color photography by kerrick james. Not, strictly speaking, a bike book, but still very pickup and flickable and engaging enough to while away a good few hours with the fantasy most of. There are many fascinating and intriguing sights to see along this iconic road but if you want a themed trip, the route 66 ghost towns are a great option.
Welcome to my personal domain and the home of ghost town press. Route 66 is littered with legends and tales, some of which take on a ghostly nature. The restored phillips 66 gas station in mclean texas, was built in 1928, and is one of the most photographed icons of route 66. Jan 01, 2011 join route 66 expert jim hinckley as he tours more than 25 ghost towns, rich in stories and history, complemented by the quintessential boomandbust highway of the american west, route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boom towns built around oil wells, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gold mines. Near philipsburg stop at granite ghost town state park continue on the anaconda to see a show at the art deco washoe theater. When interstate 40 was opened, towns and otherwise popular tourist spots saw their lives dwindle to nonexistence when the new highway bypassed these places in favor of saving time. Abandoned ghost town in the middle of the desert rout 66. From the book ghost towns of route 66 along the 2,291 mile highway that is route 66, youll find territorialera mining towns, quiet farming villagesand an american history long abandoned. Route 66 often conjures up images of friendly small towns, hospitable diners, and famous landmarks. All transactions are with, pricing and availability merely shown for your convenience.
The quintessential boomandbust highway of the american west, route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boomtowns built around oil mines, railroad stops. By the 1920s, route 66, known then as the national trail, was fastbecoming the most popular road in the country for westward pioneers travelling across the diablo canyon. Highway route 66 in americas cultural heritage and acquiring the federal, state and private support necessary to preserve the historic landmarks and revitalize the economies of communities along the entire 2,400mile stretch of road. The quintessential boomandbust highway of the american west, route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boomtowns built around oil mines, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gold mines. Glenrio, texas last texas stop heading west on route 66 texas ghost town deaf smith county, texas panhandle 35 10 44 n, 103 2 32 w 35. If something breaks well, if something breaks we camp right here while jim walks to town and gets a part and walks back and how. Ghost towns of route 66 by jim hinckley, hardcover. Ghost towns of route 66 visit these ghosts of the modern era with roots that reach to the nations earliest history. Historic route 66 through californias mojave desert. My next stop on the nostalgia highway is hardly a ghost town, although it got a write up and several pictures in ghost towns of route 66 by hinkley and james 2011. Highway 66 is the main migrant road, wrote steinbeck.
Pdf route 66 ghost towns and roadside relics download. Nov 21, 2014 my next stop on the nostalgia highway is hardly a ghost town, although it got a write up and several pictures in ghost towns of route 66 by hinkley and james 2011. Route 66 images of americas main street, william kaszynski, jan 1, 2003, transportation, 173 pages. There are a lot of spooky towns all along route 66. Route 66 will always be a popular road trip, but no matter what, itll never be the same as it was back at its peak. During the mother roads heyday, there was almost a limitless amount of towns and roadside stops popping up to serve the traveling public. Tag archive for ghost towns of route 66 tourism a fall jaunt on old 66. Join route 66 expert jim hinckley as he tours more than 25 ghost towns, rich in stories and history, complemented by the quintessential boomandbust highway of the american west, route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boom towns built around oil wells, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gold mines. The quintessential boomandbust highway of the american west, route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boom towns built around oil wells, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gold mi. Click on each town to find out about its history, tourist attractions, sights, landmarks and lodging. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rittenhouse in his seminal a guide book to highway 66, published that year. Route 66 ghost towns from california to illinois bold.
Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed. This former railroad town is an exciting, if somewhat spooky, place to check out. Ghosts of route 66 route 66 is littered with legends and tales, some of which take on a ghostly nature. It was a perfect day to enjoy arizonas beautiful landscapes. The worldwide, nonprofit organization dedicated to directing the publics attention to the importance of u. Oct 26, 2011 this is his latest book and it is a good one. Route 66 is home to an iconic side of america that is starting to see a new breath of life. In spite of the gloom of the ghost town aspect of route 66, jim assures me there are still some good ol mom and pop cafes along the route, but i have to say, on my recent road trip to new mexico i was saddened by all the little towns i visited where not one cafe remains. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. Route 66 ghost towns are just another reason to take one of the worlds greatest road trips. While traveling the mother road also known as route 66 over spring break, we were fortunate enough to find out about a side road well, it used to be route 66 proper, but as sally said in the movie cars, the town got bypassed just to save ten minutes of driving. Here you will find some of the finest guide materials to route 66 and other potentially useful information. See more ideas about route 66, abandoned and old route 66.
It was a pathway for immigration during the dust bowl in the 1930s and a popular tourist route in the 1940s and 50s. Route 66 maps here it is the route 66 map series books, and dvds offered for sale. Here you will find abandoned houses, gas stations and stores. Pdf download ghost towns of route 66 free ebooks pdf. The quintessential boomandbust highway of the american west, route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boom towns built around oil wells, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gold mines.
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