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History - Route 66 in Joliet then to now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Route 66 was intended to be the main street through towns. This had very little impact on Joliet in the beginning. But as time moved on, so did Route 66.

On November 11, 1926, Route 66 was officially
broken in. The routing chosen through Joliet
was Chicago Street.

 
Route 66 In Joliet then to now
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