1638: "Route 66 Turns 100"
From Interesting Things with JC by JC
April 30, 2026 · 3 min · Episode 1638
About this episode
This episode explores the history and significance of Route 66 as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Interesting Things with JC #1638: "Route 66 Turns 100" – Route 66 was stitched together from wagon trails, trading paths, and desert camel routes before becoming the first fully paved transcontinental highway in America. A century later, the old road still runs through the towns, diners, ruins, and forgotten stretches the interstate system went around.
People in this episode
Host: JC
Topics covered
- history
- transportation
- infrastructure
- American culture
- roads
Keywords
- Route 66
- transcontinental highway
- American history
- paved roads
- cultural significance
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Route 66
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