Route 66 Treasures: Featuring Rare Facsimile Memorabilia from America's Mother Road
It’s been more than half a century since Route 66 was a major cross-country thoroughfare, but even decades after it was displaced by the interstate system, the advertising ephemera used to promote its motels, diners, and souvenir shops, as well as the road itself, are still highly sought after. This unique new look at America’s Main Street examines the highway through the lens of those promotional and advertising efforts and even includes 15 pieces of fabulous facsimile memorabilia, such as diner menus, postcards, window decals, and more. A chronological history by noted Route 66 authority Jim Hinckley provides a richly illustrated and thoughtful review of the promotion of the road through the decades. The result is an utterly new look at the Mother Road that’s sure to attract hordes of 66 enthusiasts.