Tulsa named the official capital of Route 66

Extending from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 has been an integral part of the U.S. transportation system since it was first established in 1926. With pop culture mentions that span decades, from the “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” song by Nat King Cole and Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” to movies like “No Country for Old Men” and “Cars,” Route 66 has gripped the curiosity of the masses, even as it transformed from an effective means of commute...