Route 66: Photos from the ‘Main Street of America’
By Jonathan Bullington
Published on April 26, 2026.
The iconic highway, known as "the mother road, the road of flight," was created to connect people and explore vast landscapes. Despite being decommissioned in 1985, the 2,000-mile stretch of the road continues to inspire. The Chicago Tribune explored the remnants of the highway in an attempt to discover its stories.
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