Route 66

2022 - 4 - 29

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Google Doodle celebrates Route 66, a touchstone of American car ... (9to5Google)

Google Doodle celebrates Route 66, the highway from Chicago to Los Angeles that serves as a historical touchstone into American culture.

All along the way, he sketched and painted over 100 different works, which have been brought to life in today’s video Google Doodle, fittingly set to the classic track “(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66.” Of course, all good things must come to an end, and Route 66 was no different. In the first two decades of the new century, groups and companies were designating “auto trails” around the country, marking recommended routes for both cross-state and cross-country travelers.

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Google Video Doodle Lets You Get Your Kicks on Route 66 (CNET)

An artist shares images he created chronicling a recent road trip west on the beloved highway.

Although Route 66 was retired as a US highway in 1985, more than 85% of the original 2,448-mile highway is still drivable, giving thousands of tourists each year the chance to take their own trip back in time. In all, he sketched or painted more than 100 images from the side of the road during his journey. For many Americans, Route 66 holds a special place in their heart, evoking memories of days gone by.

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New Google Doodle celebrates Route 66 (WGN-TV)

CHICAGO — Saturday marks 96 years since one of the original highways in the U.S. was assigned its numerical designation, we're talking about Route 66.

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Google Doodle celebrates the anniversary of Route 66's creation (BOL News)

The most recent Google Doodle commemorates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Route 66, the iconic roadway that extended from Chicago to Los ...

Matthew Cruickshank, the Googler behind today’s Doodle, drove the full 2,448-mile stretch of Route 66 to commemorate its heritage. During the first two decades of the twenty-first century, many organisations and businesses designated “auto trails” across the country, indicating ideal cross-state and cross-country routes. In comparison, Ford had only recently begun manufacture of their cheap Model T in 1908, allowing the middle class to acquire a car.

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What is Route 66? Map, how long is USA road trip that has inspired ... (NationalWorld)

The latest Google Doodle celebrates America's iconic Route 66, one of the most famous driving roads in the world and a bucket-list journey for road trip fans ...

The road also aided the economics of the communities it passed through, and people doing business along the route prospered as the highway grew in popularity. Route 66 was one of the first roadways in the United States Highway System, and served as a major route for people migrating west, particularly during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, a period of intense dust storms that wreaked havoc on the American and Canadian grasslands' ecology and agriculture. Today’s Google is an animated journey along the route, taking in some of the more iconic sights and sounds of the trip.

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What is Route 66?... (The Sun)

Also known as US Route 66 or US Highway 66, it was one of America's the first national highways for motor vehicles and has since become a cultural icon.

What is Route 66? What is Route 66? Why is Route 66 so famous?

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What is Route 66?... (The Irish Sun)

Also known as US Route 66 or US Highway 66, it was one of America's the first national highways for motor vehicles and has since become a cultural icon.

What is Route 66? What is Route 66? Why is Route 66 so famous?

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New Google Doodle celebrates iconic Route 66 (CNN)

The artwork is an animated video composed of over 100 paintings and sketches by Google art director Matthew Cruickshank while on a road trip.

Route 66 was decommissioned in 1985, but several parts were preserved as state or national Scenic Byways, says Google. Google's vibrantly colored video features iconic landmarks from the highway, like the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in Mississippi, the Cadillac Ranch in Texas, and the Golden Driller statue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "I set out to create an animated sketchbook of my journey complete with u-turns and artistic meanderings," Cruickshank said in Google's news release. Route 66 was built in 1926 and "made cross-country travel affordable for the first time," says Google in a news release.

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What is Route 66?... (The Sun)

Also known as US Route 66 or US Highway 66, it was one of America's the first national highways for motor vehicles and has since become a cultural icon.

What is Route 66? What is Route 66? Why is Route 66 so famous?

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GET YOUR KICKS: Google celebrates significant date in Route 66 ... (KY3)

You may notice a Route 66 theme if you use Google this weekend. The search engine is celebrating a a significant date in the history of Route 66.

A 15-person commission will plan activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. The route connected local and state roads from Chicago to Los Angeles and included a path in Springfield. While Route 66 was decommissioned in 1985, some cities preserve sections of it for travelers. Historians say Springfield, Missouri is recognized as the “Birthplace of Route 66″ based on activities and events that happened that day. Springfield entrepreneur John Woodruff and Tulsa entrepreneur Cyrus Avery are credited for their contributions to send the telegram to federal officials. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You may notice a Route 66 theme if you use Google this weekend. Route66News.com cites research from Missouri State University’s Thomas Peters that offers insight from that date.

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