Route 66 - Main Street of America

Originally Route 66 was one of the original highways in the US highway system with a total length of 2,448 miles passing through 8 states. Today it is often knicknamed Main Street of America or Mother Road. It was established on 11th November, 1926 and became the most important east-west connection of the country in the years between 1930 and 1960. Because of the ever growing number of vehicles, the single lane, often winding track was no longer sufficient and was replaced by bigger, more modern highways. It still continous to attract tourists from all over the world looking for adventure, nostalgia and magic that has inspired lots of films, songs and shows. 

Thank you so much Sheri, for this beautiful addition to one of my favourite postcards collections !!!