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1st Alightment of Rt. 66 at Atlanta.


The first path Rt. 66 took through Atlanta was used from 1926-1930. It ran through the heart of town. This is the signed route here.


The city limit sign and welcome sign.

SB Rt. 66 in northern Atlanta.

The Bunyon Giant that was formaly at the Bunyon's Restaurant in Cicero. The resturant closed in 2004 and the giant was moved to Atlanta to keep it on Rt. 66.

The Atlanta Library and Clocktower.

A sign in Downtown Atlanta.

A sign for the grain museum.

The grain museum is located across the railroad tracks from the clocktower and library.

The water tower in Atlanta.