Iconic Route 66

• Photographer
  Elizabeth Holmes
• Photo Date
  2016-2019

Route 66, one of the original US highways, began as a symbol of hope for Americans as they migrated to the West and California during the Depression and the Dust Bowl. Later it became a symbol of freedom and mobility for families during post-World War II economic growth. Today it is an iconic legend that has attracted thousands of Americans and worldwide travelers who relive its unique journey.

Elizabeth Holmes is a New York based fine art photographer specializing in architecture, street and landscape photography. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Fordham University and studied photography at the International Center of Photography, The New School, LaGuardia Community College and The Center for Photography at Woodstock.  Inspired by her desire to discover places with a strong sense of place, she has photographed iconic scenes along Route 66, the coastal beauty of Long Island’s East End, architectural treasures found in urban landscapes, and vanishing New York City storefronts.