Tag: Mother Road
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Ghost Towns of Route 66 by Jim Hinckley & Kerrick James
Ghost Towns of Route 66 by Jim Hinckley and Kerrick James takes readers on a journey down America’s most famous highway, exploring abandoned towns, fading landmarks, and the roadside stories left behind when the Mother Road was bypassed. A guide, a tribute, and a time capsule for Route 66 travelers.
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Route 66’s Soulsby Shell Station: Still Standing in Mount Olive, IL
A Station Steeped in History The Soulsby Shell Station in Mount Olive, Illinois, isn’t just a vintage gas stop. It’s a national treasure. Built in 1926 by Henry Soulsby after an injury ended his mining career, the station rose on what was about to become Route 66. Its classic “house-with-canopy” design blended with the town.
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