NM Route 66 Series - The Italians' Pathway to Prosperity on Albuquerque's Route 66 by Lynne Franchini Peckinpaugh

Name: NM Route 66 Series - The Italians' Pathway to Prosperity on Albuquerque's Route 66 by Lynne Franchini Peckinpaugh
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Loma Colorado Library

Presented By: Historic Albuquerque Inc.
Dates: February 28, 2026
Location: Loma Colorado Library
755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Email: rt66nm100@gmail.com
Phone: (505) 891-5013
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Price: FREE
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Overview

Various Italian owned businesses along Albuquerque’s Route 66 began appearing in the early 1900’s on Central Ave and nearby streets. Theaters, shoes and clothing stores, beer gardens, grocery stores, bakeries, and auto repair shops provided the Italians' pathway to prosperity. Each of the families and businesses will be introduced providing a glimpse into the Italians' mark on Route 66.

Historic Albuquerque, along with three other historic preservation groups, are putting on the New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series. The presentations will be provided free to the public on the 4th Saturday of each month in 2026 (except December) from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at 12 different locations simultaneously. Most of these locations on along the Mother Road.

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