Sid Melton
 All pictures by Jeremiah Crim and Shekar Davarya. Sid lives on Route 66 in Joplin, MO, where the city has re-routed the road through commercial areas in order to take advantage of the recent renewed tourist interest in 66. |
Interview questions: What is this about this road that you live on that draws people from around the world to it? audio How is driving along Route 66 different from taking what most people are used to - the Interstate? audio What kinds of historic places can travelers find in this area along Route 66? audio What is the best way for travelers to experience Route 66? audio Is there still a place for Route 66 in this country's future, or is it just a thing of the past? audio Introduction audio Is it important to note where the road originally went, or is it good for cities to "re-route" 66 through the commercial areas? audio Tell us a little about the Web site you run? audio What is the best way to preserve and maintain Route 66? audio If Route 66, in front of your house, was once full of traffic, what happened to change that? audio |