| Route 66 was formed in 1926 when a network of existing and new roads were connected to form a link between Chicago and Los Angeles. Traversing through eight states, once wide-open spaces became dotted with all sorts of businesses catering to travelers. Winslow was one of those spots that became a popular stop along the way. Here are a few samples of our Route 66 mementos. The advent of the interstate system bypassed many of the smaller towns, and Winslow on October 9, 1979. The museum has many visitors each year who still travel the famous route. |
| One of our favorite Route 66 artifacts is this highway marker with 10 bullet holes! |
| Sending up a cloud of dust on unpaved Route 66, a 1930's auto was en route to Winslow. The San Francisco Peaks of Flagstaff can be seen in the distance. |
| This mural by John Pugh graces Winslow's famous "Standin' on the Corner Park". |
| Depending on your direction of travel, this envelope is from the end--or the beginning--of Route 66 |
| At Right... Another part of the famous SOC Park is this bronze by Ron Adamson. The snowman was just passing through. |
| The two pictures below are in the 'Standin' on the Corner" Park in Winslow's Historic Downtown. The mural's theme is based on lyrics from the song "Take It Easy" recorded by The Eagles, which placed Winslow on the lips of millions of people. The park is now being expanded continuing the Route 66 legacy in Winslow. |
| At left, one of Winslow's popular stops on Route 66 for weary travelers |
| At right, likely one of the most talked about signs (over 1000) up and down Route 66 directed the traveler to Troutner's Men Clothiers in Winslow. Many checked to see just what was sold here! |
| In The Works for Winslow Fire destroyed the historic building adjacent to the SOC Park, and its site is being converted to a Route 66 Plaza. The wonderful mural(above, left) was saved, and a door will be cut through the wall for direct entrance into the new plaza. We'll keep you posted! |
| Funding for this site has been made possible in part by a grant from the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, National Trails System-Santa Fe,National Park Service. |