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Near Hydro and end up in weatherford

7/9/2020

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Today my ride took me 19.5 miles from Bridgeport.  Route 66 is close to the Interstate in this stretch.  Occasionally you ride upon a very old stretch of the highway.  It was 12 years after it opened before paving was done on many sections.  As Route 66 opened in was a dirt road.  Auto traffic now often opt for the smoother roads, but some will try a stretch for a short part while I am riding.  I see them quickly moving back to the main road.
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Have you seen this design  of a gas station?  The residence was the second story.  I love the commute to work.  This building on the National Register of Historical Buildings.  Lucille Hamons operated this station in 1941 with her husband.  She operated the business until 2000.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provine_Service_Station   Her service and dedication to her guests gave her the label of "The Mother of the Mother Road.
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Wow! I can see the progress west.  Hydro received the name for the water in the area, but it did not look like they have any more than other town.
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 Being on Route 66 is a big thing for a community. The elevation is gaining gradually. I am now at 2464'.
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