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Rancho Cucamonga, California
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Route 66 earned this nickname because it connected a series of small towns across the United States, serving as a major path for those who migrated west during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. [source: National Park Service]
A section of the original Route 66 pavement still exists in Rancho Cucamonga, offering a tangible piece of history for visitors to walk on. [source: City of Rancho Cucamonga]
The highway was decommissioned due to the construction of the Interstate Highway System, which provided more direct routes across the country. [source: Federal Highway Administration]
The highway has been immortalized in songs, television shows, and movies, symbolizing freedom and adventure. [source: Smithsonian Magazine]
The historic highway stretches from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles. [source: National Park Service]
