Finally getting to the bottom of that really long cereal box.
Two last bits of text.
"This main highway for vacationers also marked the birth of the fast-food industry. The first drive-thru restaurant appeared, as well as world famous franchises thriving yet today. Changes like these cemented Route 66's reputation as a near perfect picture of American culture."
The best-known franchise would be McDonald's which started in San Bernardino, California (but the first Ray Kroc McDonald's here in Illinois). Also, Steak 'N Shake started here in Illinois (Bloomington) and Dairy Queen (Joliet).
ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS
"The sharp increase in tourism in the 1950s gave rise to a blossoming of diverse roadside attractions including teepee shaped motels, frozen custard stands, Indian curio shops, amusing landmarks and sculptures."
"By 1970, nearly all of the original Route 66 was replaced by a more efficient four-lane highway, but Route 66 stimulated the largest westward movement in US history. Although the road has vanished from the maps, it continues to thrive in the hearts of people worldwide."
One Great Road. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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Hi...I came across your blog today and really like it, especially your interest in preservation. Tha resonates with me; i love vintage roadside attractions and want to see them preserved. I also wanted to let you know about my blog, Go BIG or Go Home. We write about what happens when our small-town family visits the “world’s largest”… whatever! http://GoBIGorGoHomeBlog.com
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