h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Entry: Route 66 University Project - A12489483
Author: broelan - bored. - U155058

At long last, I'm finally chucking this one into Peer Review.

So, buckle up, travellers; here begins your tour of America that was, and what's left of it. Here's hoping you enjoy the ride

And here's your friendly reminder to please post all comments on *this* conversation, since the entries themselves will eventually become edited.

Crumbs that's a lot of writing. Might have a look later.

"About 80 percent of original road is still intact although decommissioned" --> the original road

As much work as I put in on this, I really had hoped it would have taken longer for someone to spot a mistake.

Thanks Alex. Number Six will have to fix it when he subscribes.

To make access easier:

A3456065 The Main Street of America: Route 66
A2276822 Route 66 in Illinois
A1304623 Route 66 in Missouri
A1321381 Route 66 in Kansas
A2276813 Route 66 in Oklahoma
A3101347 Route 66 in Texas
A12490184 Route 66 in New Mexico
A12490238 Route 66 in Arizona
A12490265 Route 66 in California

Yes, much easier. Thanks Bel!

What d'you mean, 'when' he subscribes

Updated

Yes, quite right - it should be 'if' he subscribes

A3456065 The Main Street of America: Route 66

From its starting point in Chicago, Route 66 covered 2488 miles (about 4000 kilometres) --> 2,488 miles (about 4,000 kilometres)


All east-west routes would be given even numbers, major routes would be x0 numbers (10, 20, 30...), lesser roads even numbers in between. Numbers progressed from north to south, 10 being a northern east-west route, 90 being a southern route. North-South routes were assigned odd numbers, major routes being numbered x1 (41, 51, 61...), others were designated odd numbers in between and route numbers progressed from east to west.
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All east-west routes would be given even numbers, with major routes being numbered x0 (10, 20, 30...) while lesser roads took the even numbers in between. Numbers progressed from north to south, with 10 being an east-west route in the north and 90 being a route in the south. North-South routes were assigned odd numbers, with major routes being numbered x1 (41, 51, 61...) while others were designated odd numbers in between, and route numbers increased progressively from east to west.

By this proposed system, originally the route from Chicago to Los Angeles was designated US 60
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By this proposed system, the route from Chicago to Los Angeles was originally designated US 60

1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath which chronicled
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1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath, which chronicled

train troops in the more remote areas of the west, and used Route 66
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train troops in the more remote areas of the west and used Route 66

All along Route 66 giant men, dinosaurs, rabbits, cows and more are still vying for motorists dollars.
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All along Route 66 giant men, dinosaurs, rabbits, cows and more are still vying for motorists' dollars.

a very short lived sequel series that aired in 1993
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a very short-lived sequel series that aired in 1993

Most businesses, however, were lost, unable to overcome the loss of their livlihood --> livelihood

Alex

Thanks, Alex!

Six, have you got these yet?

I'll have a bash. I'm moving house this week, and most things are in boxes... but keep badgering me and I'll keep it moving along!

Wow! I mean Wooooow.

HELL

PS: I'm in the US now (in CA). I've just been to Williams, AZ via the 66. Next time I go on the 66 I'll take a printout of this Entries with me!!! Thank you.

BTW: I miss a mention of the fantastic, stereotype american, burger shacks, e.g. in Kingman, AZ.

Updated.

Any further suggestions welcome...

PS - Hell, sorry if I got your hopes up, I was referring to Alex's revisions, not having written anything about Kingman. That'd be down to Broelan.

Although maybe you could contribute a little section to the Arizona entry? What d'you reckon, Broe?

If there's something specific in Kingman you think should be included that isn't there, I'll try to work in whatever information you have. But as it's stated in the intro, many of these businesses come and go, so this isn't meant to be a comprehensive guide.

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Hell! And it's nice to see you around again, too

Yep, I guess these shacks come and go. So instead of writing about a specific joint, howsabout just a mention like "Several, stereotype American, burger shacks can be found almost at every noteworthy spot on the 66. One researcher, for example, found a particularly mentionable one in Kingman, AZ, right in fornt of the 66 museum. The 1950's style, pink and blue coloured, obviously easy-to-find place is called Mr. D's. Besides burgers the visitor may also find him/herself surrounded by the occasional horde of caricature, kinda-bad-ass, harley-davidson-type motorbikers."

That's what happened when I was there. I saw the bikes parked outside and thought it gave the place credibility. (I was right) I went in there cautiously (with wife and two kids) and tried not to interact in any way with the wildlife. They'll leave you alone if you leave them alone. No problem.

HELL

I remember seeing something about Mr D's, I had it in my notes somewhere and probably left it off because I had so much other stuff. No reason why it can't go in though .

Let me find where I've written it down and I'll come up with something to add.

It's been featured in several travel shows and apparently hosted an episode of TLC's Biker Build-Off last year. Also it seems that Oprah was having lunch there last September, probably just about the same time I was deciding not to include it in the entry because there are just so many similar burger places along the road.

Since this one's special, though, and it seems I didn't mention too much about Kingman (other than it's a nice place to operate from), no problem adding this to it.


A12490238

Six, please add the following as a second paragraph under the "Centre of Everything" subheader:

Across the street from the Powerhouse is Mr D'z, a classic diner that is a popular stop on Route 66 tours and rallies. Film crews have been attracted to the typical little burger joint as well for various national and international television specials. Mr D'z serves some of the best burgers and shakes on the Old Road.

Thanks!

My apologies for not popping in sooner. I've printed out the New Mexico section for a careful read and will get back to you this weekend.