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1933 to 1977 Starting Point

233 South Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
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Looking west on Jackson Drive from Lake Shore Drive at the waterfront. This was the starting and ending point for Route 66 from 1933 to 1977. The Willis (Sears) Tower was built in 1974 and it was the tallest building (1,450 feet) in the world until 1998 and it's the tallest building in this photo.

x This is the view looking east from the same spot.

Photo(s): 2009

 

 

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x About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
xDid You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned lanes are still there.
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