Day 42 - In Clinton - Two Far 2021 - Sooo... Far

May 20, 2021

Day 42 - In Clinton

We walked over to the Route 66 museum this afternoon. It was more cultural than historical (the large exhibit at the front featured a 1970 Ford Mustang), but we enjoyed looking around.

The route of Route 66

And some history

Increasing miles of paved highway and more cars on the road lead to more new things.

More cars meant more need for parking, which presented a problem in many cities. The parking meter was invented in Oklahoma City and the first one installed there in July, 1935.

Carl Magee, credited with the invention of the parking meter

In the 1940's section, we learned something new.

Neither of us was aware that the national speed limit was lowered during WWII to save rubber.

In the 50's area, there were the usual diner/jukebox/carhop displays. I did find this table top with diner lingo fun to read.

And, also in the 1950's, a 70 y/o man (gasp!) rode his bicycle all the way from Chicago to California. Imagine that!

(The original is a bit blurry - not my fault this time)

As a transition from decade to decade, the entry into each exhibit room was covered with newspaper from the time. Walking into the 1960's, I was walking into my youth.

This was not part of my youth, but, given the choice, I definitely would have picked it over the red Mustang in the front.

And then, in the 60's and 70's, the growing interstate system put an end to route 66, but not the rose colored nostalgia so many people have for it.

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Mike ObermeyerLoved all the history. It brought back so many memories.
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Jeanna & Kerry SmithTo Mike ObermeyerThose 60's newspaper headlines really brought back memories for me.
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