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 enlarge | Author: Russell A. Olsen
Publisher: MBI
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 174882
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 10.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0760318549
Dewey Decimal Number: 978.0320222
EAN: 9780760318546
ASIN: 0760318549
Publication Date: May 1, 2004
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 Lots of Memories July 13, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love this volume and number two. As a child in the fifties whose father was an Air Force officer, I remember the thrills and excitement I had whenever my father would be posted to a new base. My sister and I would be in the back seat and we always drew an imaginary line on the seat which delineated our respective domains.
We would love the nighttimes because when we drove through the towns, there were all these brightly lit signs for drive-in movies. We would usually stop for gasoline and have lunch in some greasy spoon. It seemed like each restaurant booth had a box on the wall that would beckon one to play five songs for a quarter from the jukebox.
As an Army officer myself in the 60's and 70's, I traveled Route 66 with my own family. The thrill was still there up until the 70's when it became more expedient to use the interstates.
These aforementioned books continue to bring back very fond memories.
It is readily discernable that the author spent numerous hours researching his information for each of his photos. Where possible, it appears that he shot the modern versions of the subjects from the same angle as that shown in the archival photos.
I hope there will be a volume III and volume IV.
 Interesting book, room for improvement May 19, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
First I have to admit being a bit envious of anyone who hast the time and lifestyle that lets them drive around seeking out these old ruins. I bought this book because I already had the other volume and enjoyed it. I think it would be improved if the 'now' photos were really sized and shot to compare more readily with the 'then' photos; some of them are hard to visualize that it's the same place due to changes in perspective between the photos. Also I would really like to see a few interior shots of the ones which are still standing, abandoned or not, vs. possibly anything available of what was taken long ago if any such pictures exist. I did enjoy the book however; there are lesser efforts out there.
Great book to compare what Rt 66 was to what it is today. April 12, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Basically my subject line says it all. This is a unique book on Rt.66 in which it pretty much gets down to details on the buisness establishments and attractions that exist(s)(ed)on the entire run of Rt.66.
The author compares each structure (or attraction) and shows a picture of what it looked like in it's heyday, and what it looks like now.
What is amazing is how many business's have not changed much or have been restored when the comparison is given.
The book is very well laid out and is hardcover, so it could be a nice reference book or even a coffee table book that could be put out to stir up conversations.
This book is NOT a guide on how to get to certain attractions on Rt. 66. Nor does it explain the full history pf the road.
If you are planning a Rt. 66 road trip, you can use this book to find out what you want to see, but then I recommened getting "Route 66 Adventure Handbook: Updated and Expanded Third Edition" by Drew Knowles.
If you want to read up more on the history of Rt. 66, then I would recommend "Route 66: The Mother Road" by legendary Rt 66 historian, Michael Wallis.
Between these three books, one could easily plan a trip on Rt. 66 and be very well informed of its past as well as current history.
NOTE: The only reason why I gave this book 4 and not 5 stars is that not all of the Rt.66 attractions are covered. In fact quite a few of the more well known attractions are not in this book. However, this book is a second volume and there is obviously a volume 1.
Awesome reading. January 11, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
For those of us "boomers" and the "older" generation who remember Route 66 and the television show of the same name this book is a 'must have'. I highly recommend this book to any and all who fondly remember the 'good ole' days when life seems a bit more pleasant.
Route 66 - Lost and Found August 19, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book is the definitive work comparing the old with the new along the Mother Road. It is an archive of things long past, and a vision of the future if this great ribbon of American history is not preserved. Many of the buildings have passed into oblivion, many more are sadly deteriorated from their prime during the golden days of Route 66. It is wonderful the way the author has found old photos depicting these structures during their glory days, and then carefully recreated a similar shot to show what is left today.
MUST reading for any Route 66 fan, great memories for those of us that have actually traveled this near-forgotten artery that once served as transportation from Chicago to Los Angeles past the establishments that made this country great.
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