Chicago has ALWAYS been in the business of transportation & ever since the early 19th century it has seen its fortunes tied very tightly to its waterways, railroads & airports. Did you know, however, that the crescent-shaped Route 66 begins at the shore of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago? Beginning in 1926, Route 66 provided the only direct connection between the "Windy City" and the "City of Angels". Originally, the thoroughfare began at the intersection of Michigan Avenue (100 E.) and Jackson Boulevard (300 S.) at the entrance to Grant Park. After the 1933 World's Fair, however, its westbound starting point/eastbound terminus was moved several blocks farther east. Now positioned at Jackson & Lake Shore Drive (400 E. & also known to locals as the "Outer Drive" or Route 41), a traveler could not possibly find a more splendid lakefront locale than this one in Chicago! Whether beginning or ending a cross-country adventure, curious road-trippers are surrounded by grand hotels, numerous eateries & world-renowned cultural institutions, all within walking distance. You'll encounter our dazzling Buckingham Fountain, as well as Grant Park's spacious outdoor concert venue anchored by the Petrillo Bandshell. You'll find beautifully manicured parkland that today includes our breathtaking Millennium Park & its "Cloud Gate" sculpture, fondly referred to as "The Bean". Also situated along Michigan Avenue are the internationally revered Art Institute of Chicago & the Chicago Symphony Center. Go slightly south & you'll encounter Chicago's extraordinary Museum Campus that includes the entrancing John G. Shedd Aquarium, the heavenly Adler Planetarium, and the majestic Field Museum. Although the original Route 66 road sign was taken down in Chicago on January 17, 1977, preservation groups have erected brown "Historic Route 66" signs along parts of the Chicago area route, including the inspirational sign on Ogden Avenue that yours truly spied just last week! In our humble-but-biased opinion, we daresay that Bobby Troup was recollecting the gorgeous lakefront starting point of "America's Mainstreet" when he wrote that Route 66 was the "highway that's the best"!
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This collection of color coordinated fashion fabrics is from Vogue Fabrics By Mail Transition 2011. Order a subscription for home delivery of the entire catalog, or order individual fabrics on-line.
