Webangel delgadillo is truly a living legend. songwriters, movie makers and writers have all been inspired by his story. 22, 1978, us 40 opened and route 66 was. Webangel delgadillo, 91, known as the angel of route 66, greets customers on wednesday, may 16, 2018, at delgadillo's route 66 gift shop, in seligman, az. Webtypically a camera is pointed delgadillo's way, and soon his image pops up on social media accompanied by text in german or french or spanish. Webangel delgadillo, 84, has witnessed the rise and fall of america's most historic byway and gets credit for helping it rise again as historic route 66. Webangel delgadillo, 84, has witnessed the rise and fall of america's most historic byway and gets credit for helping it rise again as historic route 66. Webphotography has been a witness to some of the most critical moments in history, documenting and capturing events that have shaped our world.