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The Route 66 - Americana Collection of Photographs

About Route 66

Route 66, the Mother Road. The greatest road trip of them all.

But what is Route 66, or more to the point what was Route 66? It was one of the most famous roads in America and from 1926 till the mid 1970 ´s linked Chicago, Illinois with Los Angeles, California. 2400 miles of highway that came into its own in the post war years. As world economies recovered and people returned from the second world war it was boom time in the USA. Americans became a nation of travellers, and Route 66 was the chosen route for many. Restaurants and motels, gas stations and drive-in theatres were the backdrop for a road populated by thousands of fine motor vehicles.

In 1956 the Interstate Highway Act signalled the beginning of the end for the Mother Road, Historic Route 66. But the efforts of several enthusiasts have enabled many parts of the road to be restored and bought back into being. Whilst the route itself is a shadow of its former self, its legend lives on. Mr Smith has travelled on Route 66 many times and built up a series of evocative photos during his journeys.

The Mr Smith Route 66 Fine Art Photography Collection

Our Route 66 collection of photos captures the essence of the Mother Road. We feature black and white photos, colour photos and panoramic photography. As with all of our photographic studies the icons of Route 66 are featured alongside the less well known locations which create the character of this landmark route, making it the truly spectacular journey it is.