Endangered Site: Historic Route 66, U.S.A., Travel
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The 2,400-mile highway was eclipsed by interstate highways that bypassed neon signs of roadside diners
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Arizona gas station listed as historic site along Route 66
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An Epic Route 66 Road Trip Is Headed for Texas
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These are the most endangered historic places in the USA
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The Most At-Risk Historic Sites In The U.S : NPR
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Marketing Perspective: Route 66 Roadside Architecture (U.S. National Park Service)
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Historic Route 66 World Monuments Fund
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5 Delicious and Historic Pit Stops Along Route 66
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Drawing the Asian Pacific Islander American Experience on Route 66 with Sammy Yuen
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These are America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
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Traveling Route 66: Reflections From One of the World's Most Fabled Stretches of Blacktop
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U.S. Route 66 - Wikipedia
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Historic U.S. Route 66 2024 Travel Guide and Trip Planner, tips for driving the Mother Road, photos, maps, roadside attractions, things to see, hotels and cities along the route
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Route 66 St Louis Route 66 Attractions Map
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Route 66 on list of America's most endangered historic places
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California Historic Route 66 Needles to Barstow National Scenic Byway - National Scenic Byway Foundation