The eight-state highway's origins started in Springfield, Missouri a century ago on April 30, 1926. The route helped keep some Missouri and Kansas towns afloat during the Great Depression and after ...

As Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, we asked Tribune readers what the famed highway meant to them. Here is some of what they had to say, accompanied by images taken last year by ...

As Route 66 gears up to celebrate 100 years of kicks, Oklahoma’s stretch is streets ahead in terms of revitalization. A well-oiled campaign has restored mid-century landmarks, while welcoming a few ...

Institutions large and small examine the complicated history of the iconic corridor that helped define the American road trip. By Janelle Conaway Reporting from Albuquerque This article is part of our ...