Route 66 View-Master®
Wurlington Bros. Press has created three exciting new stereoscopic reels worthy of the best of the classic scenic View-Master® packets. You can travel down Route 66, eat at hot dog havens and enjoy the classic style of a roadside Chicago motel, all through the magic of View-Master® stereo reels.
These high-quality images are featured on classic white paper View-Master® reels packaged separately in a specially printed glossy heavy-duty packet with a handy tuck in flap. There is also an 8-page illustrated booklet in each packet with additional history, maps and expanded descriptions of each of the seven images featured on the reel. Each single reel (sold separately) features nostalgic roadside views in the Chicago area.
Route 66 in Chicago
"Many years ago, I worked with the late Skip Curtis, author of The Missouri U.S. 66 Tour Book, giving him several rare photos of Route 66 to use in a special edition of Route 66 Magazine," said Van Beydler, Editor of 3-D Review magazine.. "At the time, I suggested the Route 66 Association should do a series of Route 66 View-Master® reels to document the classic structures still existing on the road." That project never materialized but Wurlington Bros. Press has taken the first step in the long journey down "America's Highway" by producing a reel titled, Route 66 in Chicago.
The most famous highway in America starts in the center of Chicago. For over 2,400 miles it winds west through little towns, plains, mountains and deserts, all the way to Los Angeles, California.
The first few miles of the journey zigzag down busy streets of Chicago. Here and there are old roadside businesses dating from the picturesque days of auto tourism along the Mother Road.
Other reels include:
Motels of Lincoln Avenue - CH01
In the 1950s, Lincoln Avenue was the gateway to Chicago from the north. At the edge of the city, new auto “mo-tels” with the most modern amenities catered to auto travellers. Since then the little motels have fallen on hard times and many have been torn down. Several landmark motels, some featuring unique structural design, are still around and are now preserved in glorious 3-D.
"My favorite image on this reel has to be the Apache Motel," said 3-D Review editor Van Beydler. "The 3-D is superb and you feel like you can literally step into the image to walk down the street and check in to the motel."
Chicago Hot Dog Stands - CH02
Chicago is said to have about 1,800 independent hot dog stands, more than all franchised fast food chains combined.
Every neighborhood has its favorite local hangout, with a slightly different take on the classic Chicago hot dog, and its own unique look and style. If you can't make it to the Windy City to sample one of their delicious hot dogs, this View-Master® reel is the next best thing without mustard.
To order these outstanding reels, visit the Wurlington Bros. Press web site.
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