Working in concert, the American Association of State Highway Officials and the Bureau of Public Roads adopted a uniform highway numbering system and corresponding map on November 11, 1926. The ...

A century on, Route 66 still embodies the spirit of American adventure. It’s an epic journey spanning 2,448 miles, winding through three time zones and eight states. More than any other highway, it ...

Institutions large and small examine the complicated history of the iconic corridor that helped define the American road trip. By Janelle Conaway Reporting from Albuquerque This article is part of our ...

As Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, we asked Tribune readers what the famed highway meant to them. Here is some of what they had to say, accompanied by images taken last year by ...