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Starting 66

By Dave Clark

CHICAGO METRO AREA

The start of Route 66 has moved a few times.
Originally, Route 66 began on Jackson Blvd. at
Michigan Ave. In 1933, the start (and end) was
moved east onto the reclaimed land for the world
fair to Jackson and Lake Shore Drive. In 1955,
Jackson Blvd became one way west of Michigan
Ave. and Adams St. became the westbound US-66.
However the start of US-66
remained on Jackson at Lake
Shore Drive.
So, even while currently
Adams Street at Michigan
Avenue is marked as the
starting point, Route 66 never
departed from there.

Photo by Dave Clark

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