Route 66 Archives and Research

Location:
National Transportation Library, U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20590

Phone:
800-853-1351

Web site: National Transportation Library

Institution Type: Government agency, Library

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Collections

Description: The National Transportation Library holds a variety of publications that relate to the history of Route 66, including old road magazines, technical studies and surveys (e.g. the effect of Route 66 bypasses on small towns), and statistical data. Areas of emphasis include traffic surveys, traffic engineering, bridges, highways, and the history of transportation. Significant portions of the library’s collections have been digitized.

Regions Covered: Entire Route 66

Type of Materials: Magazines, technical studies, surveys, government reports, statistical data.

Time Periods: 20th and 21st centuries

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Access

Facility Hours:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Online Resources and Finding Aids:

Numerous searches and databases available on website.