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Route 66 Centennial

Route 66 tourism, centennial kickoff prompt economic ripple

Tourists look for real America in Queen City

Ballpark renamed Route 66 Stadium

Disappearing History: Visitors flock to Springfield to glimpse a past that is quickly fading away

Opinion: Springfield’s role in Route 66 paved the way for economic growth

Main Route Alignments

Gallery exhibit a tribute to the Mother Road

Springfield a ‘bucket list’ stop for international Route 66 travelers

Marshfield opens Route 66 Plaza with historic gas station

Ty Iechyd Da Distillery releases Route 66 centennial spirits line

Route 66 a cornerstone of modern US travel

Anticipated visitors a question mark for unique event

Route 66 Look Back

Steak ‘n Shake, 1158 E. St. Louis Street, ca. 1950s

provided by THE HISTORY MUSEUM On THE SQUARE

Steak ‘n Shake, 1158 E. St. Louis Street, ca. 1950s

St. Louis Street - Looking East, September 23, 1927

provided by THE HISTORY MUSEUM On THE SQUARE

St. Louis Street - Looking East, September 23, 1927

John T. Woodruff, ca. 1935

provided by THE HISTORY MUSEUM On THE SQUARE

John T. Woodruff, ca. 1935

Red’s Giant Hamburg, 2846 W. Chestnut Expressway, ca. 1950s

provided by THE HISTORY MUSEUM On THE SQUARE

Red’s Giant Hamburg, 2846 W. Chestnut Expressway, ca. 1950s

Corner of St. Louis Street and Jefferson Avenue, July 10, 1924

provided by THE HISTORY MUSEUM On THE SQUARE

Corner of St. Louis Street and Jefferson Avenue, July 10, 1924

Imperial “400” Motel, 1001 St. Louis Street, postcard, ca. 1964

provided by THE HISTORY MUSEUM On THE SQUARE

Imperial “400” Motel, 1001 St. Louis Street, postcard, ca. 1964

Carl Twigg Conoco Service, St. Louis Street and National Avenue, ca. 1950s

provided by THE HISTORY MUSEUM On THE SQUARE

Carl Twigg Conoco Service, St. Louis Street and National Avenue, ca. 1950s

A&W Root Beer, 1112 W. Kearney Street, ca. 1950-60s

provided by THE HISTORY MUSEUM On THE SQUARE

A&W Root Beer, 1112 W. Kearney Street, ca. 1950-60s

Route 66 Look Back

Posted online April 28, 2026 | 2:31 pm

Historic photos capture national highway’s sojourn through Springfield.

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