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Mother Road
The famous Route 66 was one of the first highways in the national highway system; it covered some 2,440 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. It lost its official designation in 1985, after it had been replaced in its entirety by the Interstate highway system.
But it still lives on in legend and myth. And, of course, in giant roadside billboards.
Torrance County, New Mexico
photographed 7.1.2016
A mostly permanent situation
This sign gave me the impression the lot was more or less always for sale.
Amarillo, Texas
photographed 5.29.2016
Coffee Along Route 66
The sign on the door said “Open Tuesday.” It wasn’t clear if it referred to the upcoming Tuesday or a long-ago one.
I have my suspicions.
Amarillo, Texas
photographed 5.29.2016
The well-lit arrow
As it turned out, Sunday morning was a great time to be making photos on SW 6th Avenue (the old Route 66): the stores didn’t open until noon (if they opened at all), so it was just me and the Patient Spouse, some interesting lighting, and a bird.
Amarillo, Texas
photographed 5.29.2016
Grill & Truck
Mid-morning, and the preparations for the lunch rush continued.
Amarillo, Texas
photographed 5.29.2016
One Day | One Image 