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Downtown Galena Route 66

Galena, Kansas, is a well-known town on Historic Route 66, featuring a preserved section of the original roadbed and several attractions, including the "Cars on the Route" service station that inspired the character Mater from the Disney/Pixar movie Cars. The town was once a prosperous mining community but transformed into a tourist destination due to its Route 66 history, with ongoing preservation efforts to maintain its landmarks and celebrate the iconic highway.

 

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Uploaded on August 30, 2025
Taken on June 15, 2016