The Open Road

By sputnick1998

  • Route 66 Completed

    Route 66 Completed
    Route 66 marks the first cross country highway.

  • Ed Ruscha is Born

    Ed Ruscha is Born
    A prominent photographer of the open road.

  • The Institution of the Interstates.

    The Institution of the Interstates.
    President Eisenhower signed a bill that would create the interstates; a network of roads that would greatly improve upon the few sporadically placed highways around the country.

  • Philips 66, Flagstaff, Arizona

    Philips 66, Flagstaff, Arizona
    A photograph taken by Ed Ruscha.

  • The Watergate Scandal

    The Watergate Scandal
    "I'm not a crook."

  • Ryan Mcginley is Born

    Ryan Mcginley is Born
    A world renowned photographer.

  • National Lampoon's Vacation

    National Lampoon's Vacation
    The most iconic road trip motion picture ever is produced.

  • Route 66 Officially Decommissioned

    Route 66 Officially Decommissioned
    This marks the end of an era.

  • Dakota Hair

    Dakota Hair
    A photograph taken by Ryan Mcginley.

  • Mellow Meadow

    Mellow Meadow
    A photograph taken by Ryan Mcginley.