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January 11, 2011 Lexington / neon / signs

Neon Sign: Lexington, IL

Back in the heyday of Route 66, neon signs were used for advertising everything from tires to diners. In Lexington,

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September 26, 2010 attractions / Dwight / gas memorabilia / Route 66 shield / signs

Random Attractions: Dwight, IL

These sights are just one of the many little attractions that make Route 66 charming. Just down the street from

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April 2, 2010 diner / Gardner / restaurant / Riviera

Riviera Roadhouse: Gardner, IL

Near the Mazon River, you can find this historic diner on the southeastern side of the route. The Riviera Roadhouse

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February 10, 2010 attraction / Gardner / historic / jail / memorial

Two Cell Jail: Gardner, IL

 The earliest historical site located within Gardner is the Two Cell Jailhouse. Built in 1906 and was in operation until

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November 19, 2009 Dwight / gas station / Texaco

Dwight, IL: Ambler’s Texaco Station

Ambler’s Texaco Station was built in 1933 by Jack Shore. It featured the common architectural gas station design know as

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October 2, 2009 attraction / Odell

Underground Tunnel: Odell, IL

Rolling down the streets of the sleepy little town of Odell, IL it is hard to believe that the Route

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August 16, 2009 Dwight / restaurant

Big Al’s Hot Dogs: Dwight, IL

Big Al’s Hot Dogs. I really don’t know much about this establishment. I could have swore it was opened last

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July 18, 2009 attraction / Cayuga / Meramec Caverns

Meramec Caverns Barn: Cayuga, IL

Cayuga, IL is one of those places that can be describe as forgettable. There isn’t much to this tiny town

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July 18, 2009 diner / Gardner / streetcar

Historic Streetcar Diner: Gardner, IL

I decided to head to the town of Gardner, IL; home the famous Streetcar Diner. The current location was not

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July 6, 2009 gas station / Odell

Prelude

As a child, I grew up seeing the “Historic Route 66” signs up around town. I would ask my dad,

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Recent Posts

  • Neon Sign: Lexington, IL
  • Random Attractions: Dwight, IL
  • Riviera Roadhouse: Gardner, IL
  • Two Cell Jail: Gardner, IL
  • Dwight, IL: Ambler’s Texaco Station

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