Oklahoma City commemorated the 100th anniversary of Route 66 by burying a time capsule at the Kicks 66 sculpture, KOCO reported.
The capsule contains more than 1,000 postcards written to future residents and is set to remain sealed until the year 2126. This milestone celebrates a century of the historic highway, which covers more miles through Oklahoma than any other state.
The project, centered around the Kicks 66 sculpture, grew from a local tribute into a global collection of messages. While the initial focus was specifically on the centennial of the Mother Road, the contribution eventually grew.
“It was initially kind of about Route 66, but it transcended that way, way farther than words, sentences,” artist Cameron Eagle told KOCO.
Eagle, who designed the sculpture, said that the idea for the time capsule originally came from his son, Danny. The resulting collection includes participation from people across Oklahoma, more than 30 states, and 12 different countries, providing a diverse snapshot of contemporary life for those who will open it in one hundred years.
Route 66 has long served as a cultural and economic artery for the American West, and Oklahoma contains a large portion of the route. For many communities along the corridor, the highway represents a bridge between the era of early automotive travel and the modern digital age.
“I think in 100 years, if it’s not already, I think Oklahoma City will look like the best city in the world.”
Danny Eagle shared this vision for the future of the city during the commemorative event.
The sculpture and the capsule serve as a permanent marker of this era, intended to connect the current generation of Oklahomans with the citizens of the 22nd century. Phyllis Eagle, Cameron’s wife, expressed optimism about the longevity and impact of the project, stating, “I think it’s just going to get better and better and better.”
The capsule will be opened on the 200th birthday of Route 66 to allow future residents to celebrate the past and look toward the future.
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