The rise and fall of Route 66

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  • In the 1940s and '50s, Route 66 was one of America's most popular highways, driving business to small towns from Chicago to Santa Monica.
  • Today, the road and its people have been largely forgotten.
  • Chief correspondent Abby Narishkin grew up along the road.
  • In celebration of its 100th anniversary, she drove down the old route herself to visit the people and businesses still keeping this Americana legacy alive.
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In the 1940s and 50s, Route 66 was one of Americas most popular highways, driving business to small towns from Chicago to Santa Monica.

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