David Clark, aka Windy City Road Warrior, knows about Route 66 and other historic roads in Chicago probably more than anyone. He has written a few books about the subject, and he also gives guided tours from time to time.
Clark now has started a blog. Its mission statement is thus:
To wage noble campaigns upon the autoways, railways, waterways, and airways connecting to and from the Windy City, and to give a Chicagoan’s perspective upon transportation issues everywhere.
Clark already has a few posts up, including a 1927 document from American Association of State Highway Officials that describes the newly number national highway system, mileages and the towns they went through.
Clark also announced he has started an archive of articles that were in the Route 66 Federation News, published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation. He said the first article is up, and more will be posted later.
Between Clark and Scott Piotrowski and his careful research of Route 66 in Los Angeles, both ends of the Mother Road are well-covered.
For those of you doing a Route 66 tour starting out in Chicago, don`t miss out on a tour of the Chicago area with David Clark “The Windy City Road Warrior”!
David will introduce you to the most interesting people, places and things along with great historical commentary in Chicago Land.
A GREAT way to get your Kicks on Route 66 started off on the RIGHT FOOT!!!
Harley and Annabelle