Route 66 Stamp

ZOOM EVENT: Jamie Jensen – The Afterlife of Route 66

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 @ 8:00pm Eastern: Join Jamie Jensen on the 100th anniversary of Route 66 for a special SCA celebration exploring how this legendary road came to be so beloved. Jamie will look at its history, including the “Dark Ages” of the 1960s and ’70s, when new interstate highways bypassed its towns and attractions and Route 66 was more or less forgotten, as well as its remarkable afterlife and transformation into a beloved symbol of Americana. More Info | Register

ZOOM RECORDING: Verdiana Peron – Motorway Bridge Restaurants: Studies Towards the Preservation of Italian “Over-the-Tollway” Architecture

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Italy’s motorway restaurant network stands as one of the most compelling expressions of Italy’s postwar experimentation, developing alongside the national motorway system between 1955 and 1975. Join Verdiana Peron as she explores the history and significance of these remarkable roadside buildings and the threats they face today. Watch Video