Cy Avery and the Invention of Route 66
Maplewood Church 25396 Hwy O, SedaliaAuthor Susan Croce Kelly will tell the story of the early days of Route 66 and how it became an American tourist attraction and a worldwide icon,
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Author Susan Croce Kelly will tell the story of the early days of Route 66 and how it became an American tourist attraction and a worldwide icon,
Author Susan Croce Kelly will tell the story of the early days of Route 66 and how it became an American tourist attraction and a worldwide icon,
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