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A white, arched concrete bridge spans across lush greenery under a partly cloudy sky, conveying a serene and peaceful rural landscape. The unique and graceful Rainbow Arch design was the brainchild of James Barney Marsh, a bridge designer from Iowa, who patented the concrete and steel truss design in 1912. Marsh spent the next two decades erecting approximately 70 of his Rainbow Arch bridges throughout the Midwest. Built in 1923, this 130-foot bridge carried Route 66 motorists over Brush Creek until it was bypassed by the interstate in the 1960s. The bridge consists of a pair of arches disposed between two abutments, with concrete banister railings aligned parallel with the bridge deck. The original patents called for slideable wear plates, molded into the concrete where the bridge deck came into contact with the beams and abutments. This is important, as one of the main benefits of this design was to allow for the expansion and contraction of the reinforced concrete bridge under varying conditions of temperature and moisture. The Brush Creek Bridge was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. In 1992, upon seeing two other Marsh Arch bridges on the short stretch of Route 66 through Kansas dismantled, the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association worked successfully to save the Brush Creek Bridge.

Route 66 Kansas: The Rainbow Bridge. The only Marsh Arch concrete bridge left on Route 66. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Mono shot of a close up of a classic Route66 logo carved on cement

Probably one of the most well known and iconic roads in the world

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A guided cave tour with visitors gazing up at large, jagged stalactites hanging from a warmly lit cavern ceiling. A guide in blue gestures toward the formations. #FantatsicCaverns #Soringfield #artyear #photography #Americana

A red open-top cave tour vehicle drives through a stunning underground cavern with passengers inside, surrounded by glowing stalactites and textured rock walls. #TheMotherRoad #Caves #touristattraction

Route 66 Missouri: Fantastic Caverns. A 55min drive-thru cave tour.The only one in the U.S.! Great for kids & folks w/mobility challenges. Much easier than walking cave tours, and a cool 60 degrees. #1 tourist attraction in Springfield .
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Iconic Muffler Man redressed i. an American flag-themed outfit, holding a large yellow golf ball and a hot dog. He's wearing patriotic sunglasses and a tall, star-covered cowboy hat, standing in a grassy field #artyear #photography #Americana

Route 66 Missouri: You can’t miss the signs for Uranus, MO (yep you read that right) shock humor abounds in this town. I stopped to check another Muffler Man off my list. Happy to get this one - a 2024 storm decapitated him! #route66 #Missouri #roadtrip #findjoy #MotherRoad #MufflerMen #getyourkicks

Historic Route 66 attraction: Gay Parita Sinclair Filling Station, established in 1930, with period gas pumps, oil cans, and a vintage vehicle set against retro signage and Americana decor. #ParisSprings #artyear#gasstation #fillingstation #photography #Americana

Route 66 Missouri: The famous Gay Parita Station in Paris Springs. A great place for a rest stop. Friendly owners, fun artifacts, cold drinks, & a covered porch. FUN FACT: featured in Chappell Roan’s 2024 “Hot to Go” video! #route66 #Missouri #roadtrip #findjoy #MotherRoad #getyourkicks #Americana

Tall stainless steel Gateway Arch centered in the frame, surrounded by a grassy park and walkways with groups of people near the base. The Arch stands 630’ tall and 630’ from leg to leg. It’s 63 stories high. It’s often referred to as the "Gateway to the West." A symbol of Thomas Jefferson’s vision of building a unified continental nation and St. Louis’ role as a confluence and gateway to the American West #StLouis #GatewayArch #NationalParks #GatewaytotheWest

Route 66 Missouri: Gateway Arch National Park (St Louis) in the middle of the city with lovely grounds, a grand staircase, & riverfront views. Ride the “Tram to the Top” and plan a picnic - it makes the stop worth it. #route66 #Missouri #roadtrip #ParkChat #artyear #findjoy #MotherRoad #getyourkicks

It was roadtrip day and even though I was on my way to see my baby girl, you know I had to stop on the Route.

Pops Soda Shoppe and the Round Barn!! #getyourkicks #roadtrip

Route 66 Motel Stays Packed with Retro Charm Discover the most iconic Route 66 motel stays packed with retro vibes, neon charm, and unforgettable roadside nostalgia on America’s legendary highway.

You haven’t really done Route 66 until you’ve stayed in a teepee or a turquoise-tiled motor court.
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#TheJourney doesn’t get much more iconic than this I guess

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Vintage Americana from Route 66 on 35mm film 🎞️
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A pile of books about Route 66.

A pile of books about Route 66.

A pile of books about Route 66.

A pile of books about Route 66.

Ever wonder what stories the Mother Road holds? Chapter 3 has the answers with over 30 books about Route 66, it’s a literary road trip you don’t want to miss. As Twain might’ve said: “Take the book road—it’s far cheaper than gas.” Stop by and explore today.
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