Lou Mitchell

Chicago - The Starting Point of Route 66

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October 13th 2009
I don't know what's windier, the city of Chicago or the politician's hot air. At any rate, this is our starting point for our journey down the mother road- Route 66. Upon arrival we immediately checked into the Hyatt (thanks to Priceline and for my Wife taking William Shatner at his word) and headed to the original Gino's East for some Chicago deep dish pizza. These Chicagoans aren't bor ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more