An Officially Recommended Project of the US Route 66 Centennial Commission
the route 66 centennial monument project
MAKE YOUR MARK ON
THE MOTHER ROAD
Communities from Chicago to Santa Monica are commemorating the Route 66 Centennial with these iconic placemaking monuments.
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The Route 66 Centennial Monument Project Will Be One of the Largest Public Art Installations in American History
Connect Your Community to this Historic Installation
From the shores of Lake Michigan to the waves of the Pacific, all Route 66 cities, towns, destinations, and urban districts along the Route are invited to join in this powerful homage to the birth of America’s Main Street.
A Unique Shield Design for Each State
A Portal to History and Traveler Resources at Every Monument Location
A Distinct Webpage for Every Monument
Every monument installation features a unique QR code that links to its own dedicated webpage, showcasing rich historical insights and stunning monument photos. This innovative feature ensures the Route 66 Centennial celebration is preserved and cherished for generations to come.
About the Route 66 Centennial Monument
COLLABORATIVE DESIGN
Designed by VOX Industries in a collaboration with renowned public artist Stan Carroll, the Route 66 Centennial Monument stands 16’ tall, is double-sided, and is durably constructed of routed steel. Internally lit by powerful LED lighting, this striking landmark will welcome Route 66 travelers to your community day and night. A national website for the project will feature every monument location, inviting tourists to pull over and capture a glimpse or selfie of every monument along the Route.
SPECIFICATIONS
Standing 16’ in height, Route 66 Centennial Monuments are double-sided with raised lettering and internally lit with LED lighting, delighting and welcoming Route 66 visitors – day and night.
OFFICIAL DESIGNATION
The Route 66 Centennial Monument Project is an official project recommended by the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission, being implemented by the National Park Service in collaboration with the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership.
