Where Does Route 66 End?
Photo Courtesy of Guy Randall Where Does Route 66 End by Dan Harlow Evidence that Route 66 extends from Lincoln to Ocean Avenue along Santa Monica Boulevard lies firmly in the ground at Palisades Park. Here, in 1952, a plaque was placed stating simply, “Will Rogers Highway, dedicated 1952 to Will Rogers, Humorist, World Traveler, Good Neighbor. This Main Street of America, Highway 66 was the first road he traveled in a career that led him straight to the hearts of his countrymen.” The plaque was placed that summer as a caravan of vehicles completed a tour of Route 66 sponsored by Warner Brothers, Ford and the Main Street of America Assoc. The tour began in Chicago and was carried out as an honor to Will Rogers, promotion of the soon to be released motion picture of his life story, and recognition of Route 66. However unofficial this landmark may be, it clearly represents the spirit of Route 66 and its many contributions to American culture. For those who have stood before it and gazed
