This coffee table book defines the Route 66 experience, telling the story of the road through six galleries of stunning photographs, each with its own tale to tell. "Route 66 Sightings" is a collection of images from the porfolios of nationally known roadside photographers Jerry McClanahan, Jim Ross and Shellee Graham. Route 66 Sightings by Jerry McClanahan, Jim Ross and Shellee Graham
Travel from Chicago to Los Angeles and experience Route 66 through this richly illustrated book, with pictures of many of the historic landmarks and longtime businesses that have become roadside institutions to several generations of Route 66 travelers, plus some that are relatively unknown. Almost all of its 2,448 miles are still intact and drivable. Despite time, neglect and progress, Route 66 endures. For the truckers, salesmen and vacationers who have traveled it and for the people who live along it, the road is a reminder of the bygone days of American motoring. Route 66 is a fixture of American culture. Route 66: Images of America's Main Street by William Kaszynski Whether you wish to see photos of life on that road or read up on its history, there are many books available at the Springfield-Greene County Libraries. Route 66 continues to hold a place in many hearts today. It is known as the Mother Road, America's highway and the country's main street.
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