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1. U.S. Route 99 split into two separate highways between Portland and Junction City (north of Eugene). What were they called?
2. US 99's ancestor, the Pacific Highway Auto Trail, was the first completely paved state highway on the west coast.
3. There is at least one covered bridge near former US 99.
4. One of US 99's ancestors, the Siskiyou Trail, is a large reason for why Oregon became a state.
5. What is the historical significance of Oregon City along US 99E?
6. The original route of US 99 in Oregon is largely followed by present-day state routes with the same numbers.
7. What is at the bottom of Emigrant Lake east of Ashland?
8. Which US 99 establishment has been around since at least 1883, is a fully functional hotel and restaurant?
9. How is the state capitol in Salem different from many others?
10. What famous attraction lies in McMinnville on former US 99W?
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