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National Route 66 Museum

museum, Oklahoma, United States
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The National Route 66 Museum is located in Elk City, Oklahoma, and celebrates the historic highway that once linked Chicago with Los Angeles. Route 66, established in 1926, was one of the original national highways in the United States and became an icon of American popular culture. It was known as the "Main Street of America" and the "Mother Road," significantly impacting roadside businesses and economies. The museum opened in 1998 and is a popular attraction, preserving the legacy of this historic route.123

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