History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joliet is a city steeped in history, rich in culture, heritage and more than anything, a city that has been showing people how to get their kicks for many years! The purpose of Route 66 was to attach towns together with hard (paved) roads.