Fun Facts Flashcards
Jackson Boulevard (Chicago) was named part of Route 66 on what date?
Why doesn’t it start on Jackson anymore and where has it been relocated?
Jackson was named the start of the Mother Road on April 30th, 1926.
Jackson became a one-way street in 1955 and the entrance was relocated to Adams Street at Michigan Avenue
Bonus: Lou Mitchell’s has been serving breakfast at the Jackson location since the road first opened, the “First stop on the Mother Road”
Women and children receive this treat when they enter Lou Mitchells
Milk Duds!
https://www.loumitchells.com/breakfast/2016/02/the-milk-duds-story/
“Uncle Lou” was friends with the owner of the company, who was also a customer, and they used to be manufactured in Chicago.
What was the national day of mourning for former president Jimmy Carter?
1/9/25
What two cities have the worst traffic in the world, according to Inrix (who study transportation)?
- New York City
- Chicago
