Monday, July 16, 2012

Illinois Route 66 - Chicago



CHICAGO. This sign, near the corner of Adams Street & Michigan, is the popular but not so accurate starting point for current Route 66 adventures, as the old road heads west from here on a one-way street. The original starting point for 66 was one block south, on Jackson Blvd., which now runs east. (Look for an "End of 66" sign there.) In 1933, the start of 66 was moved a block east, to Lake Shore Dr., so those of us wishing a complete 66 experience must battle a bit more of Chicago's traffic to circle around on Lake Shore near Grant Park.

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