An educational event at Albuquerque’s International District Library will cover the many twists and turns involved in the history of Route 66 in the city.
As part of a speaker series about the famous highway’s centennial, Abraham Santillanes offers a presentation outlining Albuquerque’s history as a transportation hub even before Route 66 ran through it.
The original Albuquerque, now called Old Town, was the historic convergence point of many important roads, including the Camino Real blazed by Juan de Oñate and the Santa Fe Trail established by William Becknell, among others.
These historic routes eventually set the stage for Albuquerque’s inclusion along Route 66, helping to put the town on the map — literally and figuratively.
Albuquerque was included in Francisco Coronado’s stomping grounds as he journeyed from Mexico. Later, the construction of the Santa Fe, Topeka and Atchison Railroads ran through the city, setting the stage for Route 66 and helping to establish the importance of the city from a transportation perspective in the greater Southwest.
Educational events like this may choose to use brochure printing to create informational pamphlets, programs for audiences or seasonal schedules.
Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series: Why Turn Left at Albuquerque? Albuquerque, Route 66 and the Many Roads That Came Before is happening on January 24 from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the International District Library at 7601 Central Ave NE in Albuquerque.
