In the summer of 1926, a new route connecting Chicago to Los Angeles received its new designation: US ROUTE 66. Towns along The Main Street of America thrived, including Winslow Arizona—one of the largest, most vibrant towns in Northern Arizona. As happened all along the route, when I-40 replaced Route 66 as the main thoroughfare, the towns suffered. Road travel…

It began with a song. I’m sure you know the one I’m talking about. Go ahead and sing along… Well I’m standin’ on a corner in Winslow Arizona, such a fine sight to see… It’s a girl my lord in a flatbed Ford slowing down to take a look at me. Take it Easy was the first single released by…