Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri -- home to the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals and Missouri State University baseball teams -- is being renamed Route 66 Stadium. Team officials announced the change on Thursday. They said they wanted to highlight the team's connection to Route 66 during the highway's centennial this year, reported … Continue reading Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri, will be renamed Route 66 Stadium
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Chicago announces new symbolic starting point for Route 66 at Navy Pier
In celebration of Route 66's centennial, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the symbolic starting point of the highway. The dedication ceremony celebrating the new starting point of Route 66 and its role in American history, culture and adventure will take place on March 25, according to a news release. The … Continue reading Chicago announces new symbolic starting point for Route 66 at Navy Pier