Illinois

CHICAGO
Water front at Lakeshore Dr and Jackson, Chicago, IL
Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Start Sign @ Adams & Michigan, Chicago, IL.
End Sign @ Jackson & Michigan, Chicago, IL. ,
Willis (Sears) Tower, Adams (or Jackson) @ Wacker, Chicago, IL.
Union Station, Jackson @ S. Canal, Chicago, IL
Lou Mitchell’s, 565 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL.
Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Douglas Park, Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL (1928 Georgian style filed house)
Castle Car Wash, 3801 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL
Louis Pasteur Monument, 1901 W Harrisn St, Chicago, IL
Cook County Hospital, 1835 W Harrison, Chicago, IL

Motorola Bldg, 224 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL (Santa Fe Bldg)
Chicago Water Tower, 806 N Michigan Ave, Chicago (Sticker Book)

Crown Fountain/Cloud Gate, Mllennium Park, located between Michigan Ave & Columbus Dr & Monroe St & Madison St. There is a parking garage on Michigan & Madison

Art Institute, Michgan @ Adams, Chicago, IL
Orchestra Hall, Michgan @ Adams, Chicago, IL (Chicago Smyphony Ctr)

New Route 66 sign in Illinois - Adams St & Wabash Ave - left side
Berghoff's Restaurant, 17 W. Adams Chicago, IL (just past State St)
Old St Patrick’s Church, Chicago, IL (Des Plains & Adams)
LuLu's - Ogden & Taylor St.
Formerly Dexter's Hot Dogs, now Aloha Wagon - Ogden & Western Aves
Turn right at the next intersection just past Castle Car Wash for
Romanesque homes at Odgen & Avers

CICERO - Cemark Rd (railroad tracks) to Lombard Ave.
Henry’s Drive-In, 6031 W. Ogden Ave., Cicero, IL
Cindy Lyn Motel, 5029 W. Ogden Ave, Cicero, IL
Robin Hood Muffler Shop, 6131 W. Ogden Ave., Cicero, IL
El Tio Loco, formerly Bunyon's Hot Dogs, 6150 W Ogden, Cicero, IL
Hawthorne Tower (Former Western Electric Hawthorne Works Plant), 22nd Street and Cicero Ave, Coceo, IL

Bel-Air Drive-In - 3101 S Cicero Ave currently an empty lot - See Drive-In Sheet

Spindle Car Sculpture, Cermack Plaza Shopping Ctr, Cicero, IL (Demolished 2008?)

BERWYN - Lombard Ave to Hwy 43 to (Harlem) W. Persling Rd
Rt 66 Banners, Berwyn, IL.
Berwyn Route 66 Museum, 7003 West Ogden Avenue, Berwyn, IL
Guadalaiara Mexican Restaurant, 3735 Harlem Ave, , Berwyn, IL
Route 66 Byway Wayside Exhibit, 34th & Ogden, Berwyn, IL
Ogden Top & Trim, 6609 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL
Former Cellular Advantage, 6621 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL
Route 66 Byway Wayside Exhibit, Ogden & Clarence Ave, Berwyn, IL
Route 66 Beverage, 6847 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL
Cassidy Tire & Service, 7000 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL
Berwyn's Toys & Trains, 7025 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL
Route 66 Byway Wayside Exhibit, (Ogden & Wenonah Ave), Berwyn, IL
Mr. Submarine, 7103 Odgen Ave, Berwyn, IL
Route 66 Byway Wayside Exhibit, (Ogden & Maple Ave), Berwyn, IL
White Castle Restaurant, 7155 W. Ogden Ave E, Berwyn, IL

World War I Memorial - located by Wayside exhibit, 34th & Ogden. A plaque and flag pole (1919)

Welcome to Berwyn sign - partly up by former Route 66 Berwyn Museum

LYONS - Harlem Ave (Hwy 43) to Custer Ave.
PRE-1928 Alignment - Continue on Ogden Ave (over Des Plaines River) to Lawndale Ave, turn left on Lawndale and take to Joliet Rd. - Connect to Post-1928 Alignment

Hoffman Tower, 3910 Barry Point Rd, Lyons, IL
Snowflake Drive-in - GONE - only the slab remains

LYONS - Harlem Ave (Hwy 43) to Custer Ave.
POST-1928 Alignment - Take Ogden Ave to Harlem Ave (Hwy 43), turn left at 41st, becomes 43rd St. Follow the roadas it curves left on Prescott Ave and right on Joliet Rd.

McCOOK - Prescott Ave to East Ave.
Dead end of 1929-1987 alignment, East Ave & Joliet Rd, McCook, IL
Skyline Motel, 8136 W. Joliet Ave, McCook, IL
Pomp's Tire (Houdek's Steak House), 8240 Joliet Ave, McCook, IL
Steak N Eggers, formerly Snuffy's Grill, 8408 W Joliet Rd, McCook, IL

GM Electromotve Plant, W 55th Street, McCook, IL

COUNTRYSIDE
Wayside Exhibit, Joliet Rd & S. LaGrange Rd, Countryside, IL
Holiday Inn, 6201 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL
Best Western, 6251 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL
Lyonsville Church, 6871 Joliet Rd, Indian Head, IL
Dome Restaurant, 6921 Joliet Rd, Indian Head, IL
Wolf's Head Inn (Restaurant),6937 Joliet Rd, Indian Head, IL

The Dome Restaurant was Demolished by Sept 2018

Mural - Illinois Harley Davidson - 9950 Joliet Rd
Indianhead Park - Joliet Rd @ Wolf Rd ???
Wishing Well Motel, Joliet Rd @ Brainard Ave, Countryside, Demolished 2007

66-Drive-In - now Counrtyside Plaza - see Drive-In Papers

BURR RIDGE
Take Joliet Rd under I-294 and merge onton South I-55, stay in far right lane and get off at exit 276B, North County Line Rd. At First stoplight, turn left on Veteans Blvd, at stop sign, turn left on Frontage Rd.

Schustek Pond, frontage Rd I-55, ext 276B (I-55 exit 276B. Drive north on County Line Rd. At the stoplight turn left onto Veterans Blvd. Drive to the second stop sign. Turn left. Drive to the end of this street. Turn left, then quickly bear left at the North American Spine Society sign (#7075). Continuing bearing left into the parking lot. The plaque is at the end of the parking lot, next to the pond.

Porterhouse Restaurant (formerly Milos) N 1-55 Frontage Rd at Madison St. - in 2021 it became M&T Truck Sales - same building

WILLOWBROOK
Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket, Willowbrook, IL.

DARIEN
Castle Eden (White House in Miniture) at the National Shrine Museum of St Therese, open 10-4 daily, 8433 Bailey Road Darien, IL 60561 - Hard to get picture

Post-1940 Alignment - from Plainfield to Braceville

PLAINFIELD
Rt 66 & Lincoln Hwy share the road in Plainfield, IL

SHOREWOOD
Manor Motel, I-55 at exit 248, Shorewood, IL

Empress Riverboat Casino, exit 248
Piano Hill, Hwy 129 at Coal City Rd. There was a large piano on top of a hill.
Family Restaurant, On Hwy 59 at US 52 Gone

Pre-1940 Alignment

BOILINGBROOK
Old Gas Station & Cafe (now Fleet Equipment), I-55 @ 268, Bolingbrook, IL
Montana Charlie's Flea Market, I-55 @ 268, Bolingbrook, IL (opened mid-60s) Take picture of CHICKEN

ROMEOVILLE
White Fence Farm, 1376 Joliet Rd, Romeoville, IL
Fitzpatrick House, 15701 Independence Blvd (Hwy 53), Romeoville, IL

Animal Attractions - White Fence Farms - Peting Zoo
Isle A LA Cache, 501 E Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL French Indian Fur Trade Museum - Take Joilet Rd (Hwy 53) to E Romeo Rd, turn left to the museum
Vinkus Memorial Park - unfinished, next to Isle A LA Cache

Bel-Air Drive-In - currently Storage - see Dive-In Theater papers

LOCKPORT
I & M Canal (Hand operated river lock), East on Route 7,
Lincoln Landing, Public Landing Restaurant, more
The Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th St, Lockport, IL

CREST HILL ( suburb of Joliet)
George Milkan Boyhood Home, 2001 Broadway, Crest Hill, IL

JOLIET
Route 66 Park, Joliet, IL.
Dick's Towing, Joliet, IL.
Rich & Creamy Drive In, Joliet, IL.
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL.
Joliet Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL
Haunted Trails, 1423 N Broadway St, Joliet, IL
Statue of George Mikan basketball statue, (Broadway & Ingalls) Joliet, IL
Ruby Street Bridge, Joliet, IL
Joliet Prison, 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL
508 - 510 N Chicago, Joliet, IL
Nemanich Block Bldg, 500 - 506 N Chicago, Joliet, IL
Original Dairy Queen, 501 Chicago St. Joliet, IL
Dairy Queen - plaque in sidewalk
Memorial Statue Officer Walsh, Ohio & Ottawa St, Joliet, IL
Vicky's Salon (former gas station) 449 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL
Former Bill Jacobs Chevrolet Dealership 400 N Chicago, Joliet, IL
The Olde Keg, 20 W. Jackson St, Joliet, IL
Renaissance Center, 214 W Ottawa, Joliet, IL
Joliet YMCA - 215 N. Ottawa, Joliet, IL
Experience Hub, Ottawa & Webster St, Joliet, IL
Route 66 Statue, 208 N. Ottawa St, Joliet, IL
Route 66 Selfie Station, 208 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL
Milano's Bakery, 427 S Chicago, Joliet, IL

Hill-Top Drive-In Theater - 1800 Maple Rd - From Route 66 take Jackson St east, becomes US 3/Maple Rd, several miles. It is located just east of Briggs St on the south side of Maple Rd). partly torn down 2021

Joliet Iron Works Historic Site, Columbia St at N Scott
Mark Brothers metal sculptures, Chicago & Clinton, west side
Joliet Township High School, 201 E. Jefferson St (one block east of Silver Cross Field (NRHP)
US Post Office, 150 N Scott St (NRHP)
Louis Joliet Apartments, 22 E. Clinton, (Linton & Scott) Joliet
Union Station, 50 E. Jefferson, Joliet, IL
Jackhammer Baseball Stadium - Giant??

JOLIET (Preston Heights)
Chicagoland Speedway, 500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet, IL
Route 66 Raceway, 3200 S. Chicago, Joliet, IL
Old Motor Court, Hwy 53, Joliet, IL.

ELWOOD
Abraham National Cemetery, 20952 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL

ELWOOD OPTION: Original Alignment (1936-1930) - now you need to take Hwy 53 south to Elwood and turn left on Mississippi Ave. Follow to Chicago and then take Chicago north.CAN'T GET ON HERE:((3/10 mile south of Manhattan Rd (Stoplight) jog left onto old 66 (Brown Rd to Chcago Rd). Go 1.2 miles on Chicago Rd and curve right onto Mississippi Rd. Follow into Elwood, turn left on Douglas St to Hwy 53.

Arsenal Explosions during WW2 Memorial at Hwy 53 and W. Hoff Rd.(across the street form the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery).

Medewin Tallgrass Prairie Info Center. 3.7 miles south of ALNC.
Joliet Arsenal, IL 53, Elwood, IL

WILMINGTON
Gemini Giant at the Launch Pad Inn, 810 E Baltimore, Wilmington, IL.
G & D Tire Store, Wilmington, IL.
MAR Theater, Wilmington, IL .
Lombardi Chevy/Buick Dealership, 901 E. Baltimore, Wilmington, IL
Eagle Hotel, 100 N Water St, Wilmington, IL
Ogtagonal House - S Water St & Elizabeth St. - built in 1867
Claire's Corner, Water & Baltimore, Wilmington, IL
Mural on Building, Water St & Baltimore, Wilmington, IL
Route 66 Mural, 200 N Water St, Wilmington, IL
Mural on Nelson's Furniture, W Baltimore St & Park St.
Van Dyyne Motel, 107 Bridge St, Wilmington, IL
Experience Hub, 140 Bridge St, Wilmington, IL
Millrace Foot Bridge, Kankakee River, Wilmington, IL
Blue Star Hwy Marker, VFW, 557 West Baltimore Street, Wilmington, IL

BRAIDWOOD
Polk-A-Dot Drive In, 222 N. Front St., Braidwood, IL . Pre-1940
Braidwood Zoo - animals from metal - just past Polk-A-Dot Drive-In and other side of the road - See ROUTE Mazine - Oct/Nov 2020 - page 14
Kelly Tire Store (1939) Braidwood, IL. Post-1940
Braidwood Motel, 120 N Washington St, Braidwood, IL
Laundromat, (Rossi Family Cafe), 106 N Washington, Braidwood, IL
Old Depot, 111 N. Center St, Braidwood, IL

Abandoned Coal Mines, Braidwood, IL ) Post-1940?
Braidwood Nuclear Power Station, Braidwood, IL Pre-1940?
Petting zoo in K Mine Park Pre-1940?

(Braidwood to Braceville) 2 alignments next to each other separated by tracks.)

GODLEY
Illinois Route 66 Mining Museum, 150 S. Kankakee St, Godley, IL
Interpretive Statue, 150 SKankakee Rd, Godley, IL
Village Hall, 150 S Kankakee Rd, Goodley, IL

Abandoned Coal Mines, Godley, IL?
K Mine Park, 500 S. Kankakee St, Godley, IL?

BRACEVILLE (right after Braidwood)
2 alignments merge here. (53 and 129, 129 ends)
Mazonia/Braidwood Fish & Wildlife Area,

GARDNER
Rivera Restaurant Site Project - Hwy 53 just past Mazon River, left side
Two Cell Jail, Gardner, IL.
Streetcar Diner, Gardner, IL
Old Depot, Hotel, Grain Elevator, Gardner, IL.
Guzzi Building, 202 Depot St, Gardner, IL
Mural on building at Depot & Jefferson Sts., Gardner, IL
Gazebo/Park, Depot & Jefferson St, Gardner, IL

The Shop on Route 66 - It is located where Depot St branches off of N center St. N. Center goes past the jail.

Post 1940 alignment, (When leaving town on Hwy 53, instead of turning left, follow right curve unto Hwy 192, Historic Route 66 to Mazon River. Bridge connecting Hwy 129 over the Mazon River was demolished in 2000.)

OR when curving into town turn right on S Carbon Hill Rd to Old Us 66 (4-way stop sign) and turn right again.

DWIGHT
Ambler's Texaco Station, 417 W. Waupansie St., Dwight, IL.
Old Route 66 Family Restaurant, Dwight, IL.
First National Bank, 122 W. Main St., Dwight, IL (Frank Lloyd Wright 1905).
Old Railroad Depot, Dwight, IL (Across from bank).
Former Freight Office, Dwight, IL
Wayside Exhibit, across from City Hall by Depot

There are three different allignments in Dwight.
1. The Ponitac Trail in 1926 which followed the railroad through town.

Grieff's Precious Monuments (Weese Blacksmith), 100 N. Franklin, Dwight
Livingston Hotel, West Main & Mazon Ave, Dwight, IL
Fox Developmental Center (Keeley Office Bldg), 134 W. Main St. Dwight
Freight Office, 119 W Main, Dwight, IL
Veterans Memorial Park, 119 W Main, Dwight, IL
Mason Lodge #371/Order of Easter Star, 106 S Franklin, Dwight, IL
Michelson Building, 160-182 E Main St, Dwight, IL
Lu's Sports Bar (Fulton Meat Market), 152 E Main St, Dwight, IL
Emling Florist (Baker Building, 144 E Main St, Dwight, IL
Station 343 (Miller Brothers Store), 140 E. Main St, Dwight, IL
Bank of Dwight, 132 E. Main St, Dwight, IL
Roeder Building, 120 E Main St, Dwight, IL
IOOF Building, 118 E Main St, Dwight, IL
Former Frances Hotel, 116 E Main St, Dwight, IL
McArdle Insurance (Strong Bank Building), 100 E. Main St, Dwight, IL
County Mansion Restaurant 101 South St, Dwight, IL
County Mansion, 101 South St, Dwight, IL
Dwight Windmill, part of Oughton Estate, Dwight, IL
Welcome to Dwight Sign, Oughton Estate, Dwight, IL
Oughton Estate Carriage House, Carrige Way, Dwight, IL

Pioneer Gothic Church, 201 N. Franklin, Dwight (Seminole St & Franklin)

2. The 1926-1946 two-lane road which followed Dwight Rd/McNamara Ave to Waupansie St to Old Rte 66 to Odell Rd.

Wayside Exhibit. Experience Hub & Welcoms Sign, Ambler's Station
Welcome to Dwight Sign, 417 Waupansie St, Dwight, IL
Route 66 Tire & Auto, Old Route 66 & Delaware, Dwight, IL
Old garage, 213 Old Route 66, Dwight, IL
Fedderson's Pizza Garage, 309 S. Old Rt 66, Dwight, IL
Car wash/old garage, Old Road 66, Dwight, IL
Paulsens Court / Strufe / Arrow Motel Carefree Motel,
Wayside Exhibit at Paulsen's Court, Old Route 66 & South St, Dwight, IL

3. The 1947-1977 four-lane road which followed Historic US 66 around Dwight. It is now a two-lane road but you can see the other lane next this the current lane.

Wayside Exhibit where alignment #2 & #3 merge (Rt 66 & E 3100N Rd )

ODELL
Wishing Well Cafe, Odell, IL.
Standard Oil Station (1932), 400 S. West St., Odell, IL
Old Road, South of Odell.
Stoney's Service Station, 102 S West St, Oldell, IL
Odell Subway Tunnel Enrance, Hanmilton & West, Odell, IL

Original rout took Wolf St to Vermillion, left one block to Waupansie St, then right on Waupansie st to Elk St, tne right to West St. This takes you through the business district.

CAYUGA
Meramac Caverns Barn Sign, Cayuga, IL (Cayuga Barn)
Wolf Creek Bridge, Cayuga, IL
Grain Elevators, Cayuga, IL
Old Route 66, Historic 66 & Township Rd, Cayuga, IL

PONTIAC
Old Log Cabin Inn, 18700 Old Rt 66, Pontiac, IL.
North Creek Bridge, Pontiac, IL
Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum, Pontiac, IL .
County Court House, Pontiac, IL .
Rt 66 Signs, Pontiac, .
Cartoon Car Sculptures, Pontiac, IL .
Murals Pontiac, IL.
Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum, Pontiac, IL .
Sign showing 1930-1939 Historic Route 66 Alignment, Pontiac, IL
Original IL State Police Headquarters, 720 Lincoln, now a private residence
Ladd School Subway, Ladd & Prairie St, Pontiac, IL
Mario's Pizza, 748 W Madison, Pontiac, IL
Palamar Inn, 213 S. Ladd St (now being used as apts Pontiac
Fiesta Motel, 951 West Reynolds Street, Pontiac, IL 61764
S&R Auto Repair, 1026 W. Reynolds, Pontiac, IL
State Police HQ (Former) (1943- 2nd home)
Shark Scene on sidewalk, 107 W. Madison, Pontiac
Gilding Arts Museum, (Liberty Cafe), 217 Mill St, Pontiac, IL
Duffy Ambulance Service, 202 E. Howard, Pontiac, IL
1940 Greyhound Post House, 420 N Plum & Livingston, Pontiac, IL
Former Service Station, Howard & Plum St, Pontiac, IL
Eagle Performing Arts, 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL
US Post Office, 302 W Madison, Pontiac, IL
Crescent Theater, 313 W. Madison, Pontiac, IL
Old gas station, 324 Madison St, Pontiac, IL
Lincoln Historic Marker, Madison & Oak St, Pontiac, IL
Panno Realty, 405 Madison St, Pontiac, IL
Mural on Edinger's Filling Station, 423 Madison St, Pontiac, IL
BBB Used Furniture (former garage), 309 N Oak St, Pontiac, IL
Three Historic Swinging Bridges over Vermilion River
Livingston County Jail, Water St, Pontiac, IL
Season of Life Statues, Dargon Park, Pontiac, IL
1946 Bridge over Rooks Creek (closed in 1998) four lane Route 66, about 5-6 miles south of Pontiac - easy excess either south or north of creek. (E1300 N Rd)

PROUD of IL Marketplace 218 N. Main St (Sticker Book)
Rodino Square, Pontiac, IL (Pre 1989) - GONE

Star Chief Drive-In- See Drive-In Theaters papers

The city of Pontiac wanted Route 66 to take Aurora, Indiana, Main, Washington, Vermillion to Reynolds as Route 66. This may have been used while a bridge was built over the Vermillion River on Ladd St.

CHENOA
Selz Shoe Mural, Chenoa, IL.
Chenoa Pharmacy, Chenoa, IL
Former Brumm Restaurant, Chenoa, IL
Matthew T Scott House, 227 N 1st St.
Bob's Kat-e-Korner, 312 Franklin St, Chenoa, IL
Steve's Cafe, Chenoa, IL NE of Morehead at Hwy 24
1926 Rt 66 went south as extension of Morehead at 24
Chenoa Family Restaurant, 508 W Cemetery Ave, Chenoa, IL
New Roadside Attraction Sign (Hard Road) (Hwy 24./Cemetery Ave) & Morehead - 2019
Abandoned lanes of 4 lane being redone to 300 mile bike route.

Railroad Depot, Chenoa, IL ??
Chenoa Motel, IL (gone?)
1926 66 went north curving off Morehead at Scott St.??
Mystery Cafe? NW corner of 24 at Morehead.

BALLARD
Ballard / Graham & Bennion Elevator, Ballard, IL (demolished 2006)

LEXINGTON
Memory Lane, Lexington, IL..
Mural, Lexington, IL
Old Railroad Depot (Koch's), Lexington, IL.
Scrogin Cemetery, Lee & Wall St, Lexington, IL
Anderson's Corner, Main & Grove St, Lexington, IL
Oasis Drive-In, S. Grove Street, Lexington IL
Filling Station Cafe (Outback Pizza?), Main at 66 NE corner
Lexington Motel (apts), Bypass 66 @ Main, Lexington, IL
Lexington Neon Arrow, Main at 66 (NW side of abandoned lanes)
Route 66 Park/Bike Path, Route 66 & Main St.
Historic plaque in small park, Route 66 & Main St.
Anvil Horse Shoe Co (horse statue), 502 S. Spencer St.
US Post Office, 301 W Main St, Lexington, IL
Patton Cabin Keller Park (Cherry & Harrison) (1829)

TOWANDA
Preserved Money Creek Bridge, Normal/Towanda, IL
Historic Route 66 Trail, Jackson & Route 66, Towanda, IL
Kicks on 66 Grill, 19578 N 1960 E Rd, Towanda, IL.
Dead Man's Curve, Historic
New Roadside Attraction Signs -Dead Man's Curve - 2019
"FS Fast Stop Gas on the walkway is a plaque regarding Pure Oil Truck Stop Plaque about Henderson's Standard - If you drive Dead Man's Curve, just before you get back on Route 66 the plaque is located by the bike trail on the north side.
US 66 & Jackson St, Towanda, IL

Duncan Manor, take Jefferson St south to Hely St, turn west, then curve unto Cty Rd 1900 E to driveway.

NORMAL
Sprague Super Station, Normal, IL .
1.6 Mile Unused Roadway, (Henry St & Pine St), Normal, IL
Roadside Attraction, Normal, IL
Trailer Park on Pine St just past Beech, was Diamond Camp/Manning Tourist Village
Historic Ann's Cafe, Pine St & Beech St, Normal, IL
Wayside Exhibit & Experience Hub, Sprague Super Station, Normal, IL
A-1 Locksmiths, 310 Pine St, Normal, IL
Former gas station, 208 Pine St, Normal, IL
Former gas station, Pine St & Linden St, Normal, IL
1st Steak & Shake (now Monicals) 1219 Main St.(Main an Virgina.)
Normal Theater, 209 W North St, Normal, IL

Cook Hall - IL State U - 200 S. University - Take College to University ( sticker book)
The Garlic Press, 108 W North St - down the street from Normal Theater (sticker book)

BLOOMINGTON
McClun Block, 410 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL
Murals on Traffic Signal Boxes, Jefferson & Main St, Bloomington, IL
Wayside Exhibit, Main & Jeffrson, Bloomington, IL
1903 Courthouse/McLean Cty Museum, 200 W. Main, Bloomington
The Lincoln Bench, McLean Cty Museum, 200 W Main, Bloomington, IL
Mural, 121 N Main St, Bloomington, IL
Miller-Davis Building, 101 N Main St, Bloomington
Illinois House (Hotel Illinois), 207 W Jefferson, Bloomington, IL
Ensenberger Building, 212 N Center St, Bloomington, IL
State Farm Insurance Building, 112 E Washington, Bloomington, IL

Cotton's Village Inn, 401 N Main St ( Main & Monroe) downstairs
Shirk Products 103 N. Robinson St., Bloomington, IL (Beer Nuts)
Beer Nut Factory 309-827-8580 E. Washington @ S Robinson
David Davis Mansion, Davis @ Monroe 309-8248-1084
Miller Park (1900's) Turn right off 51 at Wood St go 1/2 mile.
Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Rd (Emerson & Towanda Ave) (sticker book)
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N East St (sticker book)
Asahel Gridley House, 301 E Grove St, (Sticker Book)
Adiai Ewing Stevenson House, 903 N McLean St, (Sticker Book)
Vrooman Mansion, 701 E. Taylor St (Sticker Book)
Gene's Dairy Delight, 1019 S Main St, (Sticker Book)

Bloomington Drive-In - See Drive-In Theaters papers

SHIRLEY
Grain Elevator, Shirley, IL.
Foster Bridge, Route 66, Shirley, IL

Funk Prairie Home - 1864 mansion, residence of Lafayette Funk. Also a Gem and Mineral Museum in on the property. Take Shirley Road, E 850 North Rd (#34) over I-55 and turn right on the first road (N1075 East Rd (Cty Rd 110E)(#41) for 1.6 miles and take the first driveway on left.

FUNK'S GROVE
Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup, Funks Grove, IL.
General Store, Funk's Grove, IL
Maple Sirup sign by turn-off to Funk's Grove (sticker book)
Old Shirley Depot, Funks Grove, IL
Funks Grove Church, 535 Noth Rd, Funks Grove, IL
Chapel of the Templed Trees Trail, Funks Grove, IL
Funk's Grove Cemetery, 535 N Road, Funk's Grove, IL

Sugar Grove Nature Center, 4532 N 725 East Rd, (turn on Funks Rd and take to Cty Rd 550N to N 725 East Rd - see map ( Sticker book)

McLEAN
Dixie Truck Stop, (Former home of IL Rt66 Assc.) McLean, IL.
McLean Train Depot/Visitor Center, 200 E. Dixie Rd (East St)
Former Fire Station, McLean, IL
Mt Hope Township Community Hall, Morgan & Clinton, McLean, IL
Former Implement Store, McLean, IL
McLean State Bank, Hamilton & Morgan, McLean, IL
Old Home, McLean, IL
Drug Store, McLean, IL
Murals, Hamilton & Morgan, McLean, IL
Town Square, McLean, IL
Odd Fellows Hall/Hardware, McLean, IL

ATLANTA
1947 Bypass Sign, Atlanta, IL
Giant Hot Dog Statue, Arch St. @ Vine, Atlanta, IL.
Library, Arch St @ Race St., Atlanta, IL.
J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator, 2nd St., Atlanta, IL.
Route 66 Park, Atlanta, IL.
Palm's Grille Cafe, Atlanta, IL.
Lawndale Elevator, Atlanta, IL
Chubby's Bar & Grille, Atlanta, IL.
Atlanta Fire Dept Mural, Atanta, IL.
Old Route 66 Alignment, Sycamore St & SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL
American Giants Museum -
Wisteria Cafe/Confectionery, Vine & Arch, mural painted as in 1920
Looking for Lincoln Interpretive Panel, 100 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL
Atlanta Museum, 112 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL
"Hit the Road" Game, SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL
Wayside Exhibit, Route 66 Park, Atlanta, IL
Mural, 114 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL
Veteran's Memorial, 100 Race St, Atlanta, IL
Smiley Face Water Tower, SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL
Hamblin's Superette (Atlanta Super Value), 107 Vine St., Atlanta, IL
Colaw Roming House, 204 NW Vine St, Atlanta, IL
The Korner, 100 SW First St, Atlanta, IL

Sherman Curiosity Shop, 106 First St (between Race & Vine)

LAWNDALE
Nothing here? Move Lawndale Elevator from Atlanta page

LINCOLN
Lincoln State Bank, Lincoln, IL.
City Hall, 700 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL (Phone booth on roof).
Post Office, Lincoln, IL.
Logan County Court House, Lincoln, IL.
Mural, Lincoln Penny, Lincoln, IL.
Mural, Steffans-Capones, Lincoln, IL.
Mural (Block long, Lincoln, IL).
Mural, Lincoln Mortgage & Hotel Lincoln, Lincoln, IL.
Mural, Cities Service, Lincoln, IL.
Mural, Railroads, Lincoln, IL.
Mural, Rovick's Shoe Shop, Lincoln, IL.
Mural, Falstaff Bottled Beer, Lincoln, IL.
Train Depot, Lincoln, IL.
Old Garage, 401 Broadway, Lincoln, IL
Old Texaco Gas Station, Lincoln, IL.
Rail Splitters Covered Wagon, Lincoln, IL.
Route 66 Log Chapel - corner of 5th & Logan, Lincoln, IL
Postville Courthouse, btwn Monroe & Madison, Lincoln, IL
Postville Park, 1300 Fifth St, Lincoln, IL
Mill Restaurant, 738 Washington, Lincoln, IL
Tropics Restraunt, Woodlawn @ Lincoln Pkwy, Lincoln, IL
Renovated Tropic's Sign
Ghost Bridge,Union Station Cemetery, Lincoln, IL
Lincoln Public Library, 725 Perkins St, Lincoln, IL
Historic Bandstand, Latham Park, Lincoln, IL
Lincoln Christening Site at depot, Lincoln, IL
Historical Plaques, 101 N Chicago St, Lincoln, IL
"Cow in the Corn" Sculpture, 100 Block, Sangamon St, Lincoln, IL

White monument/marker at Postville Park (by small house)
6 more murals - see sticky-tab
Lincoln Theater - S. Kickapoo between Pulaski & Clinton (1922)
University Hall, 300 Keokuk St Lincoln, IL - see Campus Map
Lincoln Musem, (free) 217-732-3155, right @ Keokuk & Ottawa - see Campus Map

Bennis Auto-Vue Drive-In - See Drive-In Theater papers

BROADWELL
Former Pioneer Rest Motel. Broadwell, IL
Pig Hip Sign & Plaque, Broadwell, IL

Welcome to Broadwell Sign, Broadwell, IL
Grain Elevator, across street on Jacobs St, Broadwell, IL

ELKHART
Gas Station, Elkhart, IL.
Elkhart Gain Elevators, 120 N Old Route 66, Eklhart, IL
Original Route 66, by Grain Elevators - Off Video
New Welcome Sign, Elkhart, IL
Blue Moon, 101 Gov Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL
The Little Foxes (1889 Building, 102 Gov Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL
The Country Bumpkin, 103 Gov Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL
1902-1919 Bank Building, 104 Gov Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL
Henry Stahl Building, 107-109 Gov Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL
Birdsong, 111 Gov Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL
WWI Doughboy Memorial statue, 100 Block Governor Oglesby St,
Elkhart's Heritage Corner, Oglesby & Bogardus St, Elkhart, IL
Interpretive Statue, Oglesby & Bogardus St, Elkhart, IL
Elkhart Cemetery, Cty Rd 10, Elkhart, IL
Nina Lemira Gillett Memorial Gate, Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, IL
St John's Baptist Chapel in Cemetery, Elkhart
Gilbert Memorial Arch Bridge, Chapel Rd, Elkhart, IL
1904 Elkhart Library, 121 Boham St, Elkhart

There is a plaque at the main gate about the historic significance of the cemetery
German cannon @ Elkhart Library, 121 Boham St, Elkhart, IL Also front of library - it says "Free Pvblic Library
Elkhart Museum, Under the Prairie Museum?? closed
Elkhart Hill, road is closed, see map, Elkhart, IL

WILLIAMSVILLE
Die Cast Motors, 117 N. Elm St., Williamsville, IL .
Williamsville Historical Museum, Williamsville, IL.
Original Route 66, Taylor St, Willimsville, IL - VIDEO
Williamsville Public Library/Museum, 217 N Elm St, Williamsville, IL
Route 66 Mileage Sign, Public Library, Williamsville, IL
Looking for Lincoln Sign, Public Library, Williamsville, IL
Fawn's Service Station, 500 S Oak, Williamsville, IL
Veterans Memorial Arch, Main & Pine, Williamsville, IL
1914 Grove Building, Main & Pine, Williamsville, IL
Williamsville State Bank, Main & Pine, Williamsville, IL

Price-Prather House - Main & Elkhart St - 1868 house (sticker book)
Rt 66 Dream Car Museum, 530 W. Main, Williamsville, IL - CLOSED

SHERMAN
Original Rt 66 rest area, left @ Andrew Rd from old 66 (Sherman Rd)
Double H Bar, 121 North First St, Sherman, IL
Old 66, Cross over I-55 @ Wolf Creek Rd. go to 4 lane old 66. Turn right. (left on old 66 dead ends shortly) - map #1 - DROVE
Ray's Route 66 Family Diner, 110 Villa Pkwy, Sherman. IL

Fairlane Diner, 300 Crossing Dr, Sherman, IL
Right on Old Tipton School Rd, .1 miles to do not enter signs on left, that is old 66. - map #2
Carpenter Park old 66, Turn right on Cabin Smoke Trail, .1 miles enter park. Straight ahead is gated old 66. - map #3

SPRINGFIELD
Cozy Dog Drive-In, Springfield, IL.
Route 66 Hotel, Springfield, IL
Shea’s Gas Station, 2075 Peoria Rd., Springfield, IL .
Lincoln’s Tomb, 1500 Monument Ave., Springfield, IL.
Lincoln's Home, 8th @ Jackson, Springfield, IL.
Lauterbach Giant Statue, Springfield, IL.
Gas Station from Shea's, Springfield, IL
Ross Motel, 2127 Peoria Rd,, Springfield, IL
Former Motel, Springfield, IL
Four Lane Route 66 south of Springfield, IL
Pioneer Motel, 4321 N. Peoria Rd., Springfield, IL
Little Chum's Lodge, 4333 N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL
Lazy A Motel, 2840 Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL
Countryside Inn, 2915 N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL
Old State Capitol, Adams @ 5th, Springfield, IL
The Inn at 835 - 835 2nd St S, Springfield, IL
Knight's Action Park, Rt 66 Drive In, 1700 Recreation Dr., Springfield, IL
Lick Creek Snake Bridge, Old Chatham Rd, Springfield, IL
Shamrock Motel, 928 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL
Caravan Motel, 900 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL
Best Rest Inn, 700 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL
Clear Choice Windows, 320 N Dirksen, Springfield, IL
Lincoln's Lodge (Motel) 304 N. Dirksen, Springfield, IL
Denny's, 2905 Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL
Mystery Motel (Day's Inn), 3000 Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL
5 old buildings at State Fair Grounds (Main Gate, Exposition Building, The Coliseum, Grandstand, Artisans Building
Able Rail Splitter Statue, 801 Sangamon Ave, Gate 1, Fairgrounds
Maid-Rite Restaurant, 118 N Pasfield, Springfield, IL
Sonrise Donuts, 1101 S. 9th St, Springfield, IL (closed)
Mel-O-Cream Donuts, 3010 S 6th St, Springfield, IL
Curve Inn, 3219 S 6th St. Rd, Springfield, IL
Hen House Restaurant, 6009 S 5th St, Springfield, IL
Old Route 66 north of Lake Springfield, N Cotton Hill Rd, Springfield, IL
BW Lamplighter Inn (now condos), 6600 S 6th St Rd, Springfield, IL

Lincoln's Office, 209 - 6th, (Adams @ 6th) (#31) Springfield, IL
Downtown Car Dealerships:
Jennings Ford Auto Dealership, 431 S 4th St, (Jackson & 4th St)
Stoldt Auto Service Center (George Kreider Cadillac/LaSalle), 717 5th St, (5th & Cook)
Modern Motors, 528 - 530 S. 5th St (5th & Edwards)
Right to Life, 323 E. Monroe, (NW corner 4th & Monroe)
Motor Inn Parking, 307-309 S. 4th St., ( SW corner 4th & Monroe)
Union Station, 600 E. Madison St.
******Lincoln Depot (Great Western Depot), 930 E Monroe St, Springfield, IL
Dana Thomas House, 4th St & Lawrence (#9)
Edwards Place, 700 N 4th St, (Sticker Book)
Elijah Iles House, 628 S 76h St (stocker book)
Vachel Lindsay House, 603 S 5th St (sticker book)
State Capitol, 301 S 2nd St, (sticker book)
Fulgenzi's Pizza, 1168 E Sangamon Ave, (Shea's Station)
Jungle Jim's Cafe, 1923 Peoria Rd, (sticker book)

Springfield Drive-In - See Drive-In Theater papers

Bel Aire Motel, 2636 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL - GONE

Exit 88
west side - Original old 66, west of exit 88, take R, R, R (short section) - see map 3H

east side -
Old 66 landing, Turn L, becomes Lakeshore Dr. turn L @ Olde Carriage Way, follow to 1st private dr (#2851) on left, just at the east edge of Cotton Hill Park. The original 66 went from this point to the waters edge. Roadway is barely visible on west side of 2851 driveway.(may be private property.) See page 4A

Lincoln Memorial Garden, About 2.8 miles east of 55 on Lakeshore. (1.8 past Old Carraige Way.)

Turn around and follow Lakeshore back to the turn east GO STRAIGHT AHEAD HERE on Old Carriage Way (go 1 miles on Old Carriage Way and look for date 9-2-47 in the cement on the left) to New City Rd [40], turn R, to next L (Sugar Creek United Church), unto old Rt 66, take to Pulliam Rd straight across 55 on Pullman Rd (access Sugar Creek Covered bridge this way.) See page 4A,4C,4D

Sugar Creek Covered Bridge, turn R at Pullman Rd go to Old Indian Trail, turn L, go to Covered Bridge Rd (at the T), turn R Look for parking on R. Sign on L. Not part of 66, but fun stop. - see page 4D

OTHERWISE: if not going to Suger Creek Covered Bridge, stay on Old Rte 66 past Pulliam Rd, cruve right, then left and cross over I-55 at exit 83 and take frontage road (Frazee Rd) see map for Glenarm.

Round Barn, about .8mi south of I-55 Exit 83, (just before Gaffney Rd). Just a photo op, private property. Only RB still standing in IL.

SKIP DOWN TO CHATAHM TO FOLLOW 1926-1930 ALIGNMENT

DIVERON (Exit 80)
Old Rt 66, 1949 bridge over Brush Creek to end, Diveron, IL

Historic Train Depot, R then west to tracks, L on E side of tracks, 1 block.

FARMERVILLE
Art's Motel & Restaurant, Farmersville, IL SW corner of I-55 and Main St.

Opera House - Elevator St & Cleveland St (one block west of Main St)
Decorative trash can receptacles

WAGGONER
Our Lady of the Highways, Waggoneer, IL.

RAYMOND
Paddle Boat, Carlin Belle on lake at Magnuson Grand Hotel

Lighthouse Antique Mall, I-55, exit 60
Lisa's Antique & Gurniture Mall, I-55, exit 60, south of Hwy 108

LITCHFIELD
Ariston Cafe, 413 N Sherman, Litchfield, IL.
Vic Suhling Gas Station (sign remains), Litchfield, IL . (new museum)
Kamper Kampanion RV Park, Litchfield, IL
Sky View Drive In, 1500 N. Old Rt 66, Litchfield, IL
Diamond Trail Sales (Skinny's Cafe, had gas pumps), 1117 N Old Rt 66
Wayside Exhibit, Sky View Drive-In, Litchfield, IL
Route 66 Shield, Litchfield, IL
Jubelt's Bakery & Restaurant, 303 N. Old Route 66, Litchfield
Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center, 334 Historic Old Route 66
Belvidere station, cafe & motel, 825 S. Old Rt 66
Rut's Corner (tavern) now Shaw's Club 66 Bar & Grill, Eilerman & Old Rt 66
Rut's Corner, Tourist Camp, Motel, Eilerman & S Old Rte 66, Litchfield, IL
Old Route 66, South of Litchfield, IL
Historic Old Wabash Depot, 500 W Union, Litchfield, IL
1904 Carnegie Public Library, 400 N. State St, Litchfield, IL
1910 Post Office, Kirkham & Monroe, Litchfield, IL
1923 Elk's Lodge, 424 N. Monroe, Litchfield, IL

Stacey's Route 66 Cafe, 318 S. Old Rt 66, Litchfield, IL - see map
1st National Bank of Litchfield, State & Kirkham, Litchfield
1924-26 Brown Shoe Company Factor, 212 S. State St, Litchfield
Honey Bend Resort, Litchfield, IL (sidetrip)(Campgrounds) 3279 Honey Bend Ave
Lake Lou Yaeger, (sidetrip),Litchfield, IL - see map

MOUNT OLIVE
Soulsby Station, & tree between ramp, Mount Olive, IL
Soulsby Residence, W 1st S, Mt Olive, IL
Old Alignment South of Mt Olive, IL.
Union Miners Cemetery/Mother Jones Grave & Monument, Mount Olive, IL
Budget 10 Motel, Bypass 66 at W. Main St, Mt Olive, IL
Rt 138 Cafe (Sunset Family Restaurant), 21224 Route 138, Mt Olive, IL

Concrete bases for Sunset Drive-In Theater - IL-138 & Route 66 - behind Rt 66 Cafe.Sunset Restaurant
Immanuel Lutheran Church - 1881 hand wound towerclock, 111 E. Main St.

Sunset Drive-In - See Drive-In Theaters papers

NOTE: SOUTH ON 1926 TO 1930 ALIGNMENT (IL 4)

CHATHAM
Chatham Depot, 100 N. State St, Chatham, IL
Sugar Creek Covered Bridge, 1 Covered Rd, Chatham IL

Turn east just before Casey's for original Route 66 (Lincoln St), take Lincoln St south (curves west) to 10th St, go south on 10th St to North St, go west on North St back to IL 4 (originally continued west on North St to Panther Creek Rd)

Before Auburn, when you turn north to the Brick Road, turn south for part of the original road.

AUBURN
Brick Road, Auburn, IL.
Becky's Barn, 5029 Snell Rd,
2-story gazebo in Central Park, Town Square, Auburn, IL

Two dog legs south of Auburn 2 miles south of Hwy 104: take Planter Rd to Ackerman Rd, then take Ackerman Rd past Hwy 4 to Tiller Rd, then back to Hwy 4.

THAYER
1926 alignment, L on Harrison to curve right onto Sycamore to IL-4. Residential area.

VIRDEN
Town Square, Battle of Virden Monumemt, Virden, IL.
Mural on pharmacy, Virden, IL.
Virden Post Office, 211 N. Springfield St, Virden, IL
1939 mural in Post Office, 211 N. Springfield St, Virden, IL
Corner stone at Post Office - 211 N Springfield St, Virden, IL
War Monument - Virden Cemetery on Cemetery Rd
Veteran's Memorial, Virden Cemetery, Virden, IL
Books on the Square, 153 E Jackson St, Virden, IL

2 dog legs south of Virden - In town turn right on Loud St and take to Wrightsman St., turn left on Wrightsman (old Rt 4) and take to Hwy 4. Take Hwy 4 across railroad tracks and turn left on Old Rd 4 and take to Crown 2 Mine. Turn right and take back to Hwy 4.

GIRARD
1927 Arch at Public School (just before 4th St on IL-4)
Route 66 sign, Cambridge Rd, Girard, IL
Civil War Monument at Girard City Cemetery, Cty Rd 12
Doc's Soda Fountain & drug store museum, 133 S. 2nd St, Girard, IL
People's Bank, Girard, IL
Ring Building, Girard, IL
Tim Capsule at park, Girard, IL
Former I.T.S. Railroad Depot, 202 N 1st St.
Whirl-A-Whip Drive In, 309 S, 3rd St. Since 1957.

1926 alignment, where 6th St/Cambridge Rd meet IL-4 cross 4 to 1926 alignment, turn R on 4 for later alignment.

NILWOOD
Mural, Nilwood, IL.
US Post Office (1908 Nilwood State), Moreau St, Nilwood, IL
Turkey Tracks, Donaldson Rd, Nilwood, IL
13-Star Flag Barn Painting, IL Rt 4, Nilwood, IL
Dog lag - 1926 alignment, 2.9 miles on IL-4 turn Left on Harvest Rd, follow for 1.2 miles back to IL-4

1927 grade school closed in 1970 - Pine & Morean St - GONE

CARLINVILLE
Million Dollar Court House, Carlinville, IL.
Old Jail, Carlinville, IL .
County Fairgrounds on IL-4 - oldest county fair in IL
1926 alignment, turn R at Shad Rd, then L at N. Broad. - DROVE
Two Story Log cabin, at Blackburn St, Carlinville, IL
Route 66 Experience Hub, 550 N Broad St, Carlinville, IL
Lady Liberty Mural, 518 N Side Square, Carlinville, IL
Route 66 Wayside Exhibit, Town Square, Carlinville, IL
Gazebo, Main & Broad St, Carlinville, IL
Decorated Flower Containers, Town Square, Carlinville, IL
Carlinville National Bank - Town Square. Carlinville, IL
Murals of Lincoln, 236 East Side Square, Carlinville, IL
Former Ariston Cafe, 230 East Side Square, Carlinville, IL
Loomis House - Town Square, Carlinville, IL
Heritage Trading Post, 518 N Side Square, Carlinville, IL
Anderson Building - Town Square, Carlinville, IL
United Methodist Church - Lincoln Marker, Broad & E. 1st St S.
Sleeping Inn Motel, 915 E 1st South St, Carlinville, IL, 62626
CarlinVilla Motel, 18891 Rt 4, Old Rt 66, Carlinville, IL 62626
1926 Alignment, Deerfield Loop, IL 4, Carlinville, IL
1926 Abandoned Bridge- Deerfield Loop, IL-4, Carlinville, IL.
Standard Addition Sears Homes, turn L on Rice to University, Carlinville, IL
Carlin-Belle Paddle Boat, Magnuson Hotel, Carlinville, IL

Anderson Mansion Museum (side trip) R on W. Nicholas, R on Oak L on Breckenridge, museum 1/2 block on R
Diana Drive-In Theater, Hwy 108 & Colt Dr (west of town)

Part of original road just past Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery (left side of road)

Further south more original road at Cross Creek Rd (curve) (left side of road) before Deerfield Loop.

EAST GILLESPIE
Sits just on the north end of Gillespie, line is at the True Value on R.

GILLESPIE
Zion Lutheran Church, 107 W. Elm St, Gillespie, IL
Base of Doughboy Monument, 115 Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL
Michelle's Pharmacy (Dippold Drug Store), 120 S. Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL.
Illinois Coal Museum, 121 S Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL
Interpretive Statue, Pine & Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL
Colorful Planter, Pine & Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL
Former Car Dealership, 320 Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL
Canna Theatre, 110 E. Chestnut St, Gillespie, IL

BENLD
Dog leg - Hardroad north of Benld - follow RT 66 sign
Welcome to Benld Sign, Interpretive Statue, Route 66 & Walnut, Benld, IL
Fassero Oil Co, 410 W Central, Benld, IL
The Coliseum Ballroom site & sign, Route 66 & Commercial, Benld, IL
Russian Orthodox Catholic Church, 300 N. 4th St, Benld, IL

SAWYERVILLE
Funky Art, Old Rte 4 (Dog leg - Fritz Lane)

STAUNTON
Henry’s Rabbit Ranch, 1107 Historic Rt 66, Staunton, IL.
Ron's Custon Cabinets, 514 S Hackman St, Staunton, IL
City Hall Complex (Restored 1921 clock), 306 W Main St
First National Bank/Fisher Insurance Bldg, Elm & Main, Staunton, IL
Quade-Miller-Hackman Bldg, Main & Elm St, Staunton, IL
Neon "Entrance" Sign, Staunton Rd & W Frontage Rd, Staunton, IL

Interpretive Statue/Veterans Memorial - Staunton Library, 206 W Main St.
US Post Office - WPA mural inside
Country Classic Cars, Staunton, IL

ALIGNMENTS 1926-1930 AND 1930-1943 MERGE SOUTH OF STAUNTON AND BEFORE DeCAMP JUNCTION

DeCAMP JUNCTION
DeCamp Junction Roadhouse, Route 66, DeCamp Junction, IL

Route 66 shield inside DeCamp Junction Roadhouse

LIVINGSTON
Country Inn Mote/Cafe, 536 Beterans Memorial Dr, Livingston, IL
Veterans Memorial, Henry & Rodenberg St, Livingston, IL
Pink Elephant Antique Mall, 908 Veterans Memorial Dr, Livingston, IL

Livingston Cooperative Store, Livingston Ave & S. 1st St, Livingston, IL
Post Office, Livingston Ave between 2nd & 2nd St, Livingston, IL

ALIGNMENTS 1926-1943 AND 1944 - 1977 MERGE

WORDEN (SEE HAMEL)
Schlechte's Service Station, 7716 State Route 4, Worden, IL
Diggers Dugout (formerly Worden Y Club), 7708 Star Route 4, Worden, IL
Old garage, Route 66 & I-55, Worden, IL

HAMEL
Weezy'z (Scotty's) Bar & Grille, Hamel, IL .
St Paul's Lutheran Church, 6969 W Frontage Rd, Hamel, IL
Route 66 Ridez, 230 N. Old Route 66, Hamel, IL
Hamel Coop Grain Elevator, 121 N Old Route 66, Hamel, IL
Route 66 Beauty & Tanning Salon, 11 S Old Route 66, Hamel, IL
Wayside Exhibit/Welcome Sign, 111 Old Route 66, Hamel, IL
Innkeeper Moteel & Restaurant, 401 E State St, Hamel, IL

Meramac Caverns Hamel Barn, Hamel, IL - DESTROYED 2011

EDWARDSVILLE
Springers Creek Winery, 817 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville, IL
The Hi-Way Tavern, 463 E Vandalia, Edwardsville, IL
Afterwords Books, 454 E. Vandalia, Edwardsville, IL
Narodni Sin, 209-211 E. Vandalia, Edwardsville, IL
1906 Carnegie Library, Blue Star Marker, Fountain, Band Shell & Monument, 112 S. Kansas St, Edwardsville, IL
Stagger Inn, 104 E. Vandalia, Edwardsville, IL
Bohm Building/Statue, Main & Vandalia (Rt 66), Edwardsville, IL
West End Station (Claussen, Dentist Office), 620 St Louis St, Edwardsville, IL
Hadley House (Edwardsville School District), 708 St Louis St,
Route 66 Experience Hub, 632 W Schwartz St, Edwardsville, IL
Coles Monument, Rt 157 & Lewis Rd
Mustang Corral, 5446 Chain of Rocks Rd., Edwardsville, IL
Town and Country Motel (sign), Chain of Rocks Rd, Edwardsville, IL
Former station/garage, Chain of Rocks Rd, Edwardsville, IL
Former Kiem Building, 108 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Giese Bldg/Metcalf Bldg, 100 N. Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Gori Julian, 120 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Bryan Cave & The Foundry, 122-126 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Hepler Broom Building, 130 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Bid Daddy's, 132 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
138-146 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Madison County Courthouse, 157 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Madison County Administration Bldg, 157 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Masonic Temple, Hillsboro & Commercial St, Edwardsville, IL
1915 Post Office, Hillsboro & Commercial St, Edwardsville, IL
Clock Tower, 210 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
218 & 220 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Former Jacob Hoehn Building, 216 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Plowsharing Crafts/Bakery, (formerly Trares Bldg) 222-226 N Main St, Edwardsville, Il
Laurie's Place/Mural (Former Opera House), 228 N. Main St, Edwardsville, IL
National Bank Clock Tower & fence, 236 N. Main St, Edwardsville, IL
The Wheeler Block, 223-237 N. Main St., Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville Frozen Foods, 246 N. Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Widley Theatre, 252 N Main St., Edwardsville, IL
Mark-Weber Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. Edwardsville, IL
The Blickle Building, 301-303 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Madison Country Historical Museum, 715 N. Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Immanuel United Methodist Church, 800 N Main St
Wabash Hotel, 1101 N Main St ( N. Main& Union St)

Klueter Bros Concrete Products, 5457 Hwy 157, Edwardsville, IL
St Bonifac Catholis Church, Vandalia & Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL

NEW - Giese Bldg/Metcalf Bldg, 100 N. Main St, Edwardsville, IL - take picture from the back side

Col Benjamin Stephenson House, 409 S Buchanan St (sticker book)

SIDE TRIPS:

TO GLEN CARBON - SEE MAP #3
Veterans Memorial, 195 S Main St, Glen Carbon, IL
Glen Carbon Covered Bridge, S. Main St & S Meridan Rd, Glen Carbon, IL
Glen Carbon Centennial Library (There are two history kioshs/plaque, 198 S Main St, Glen Carbon, IL
Glen Carbon Grade School, 124 School St, Glen Carbon, IL
Village Hall, 180 Summitt Ave, Glen Carbon, IL
Old Town Tavern, 155 S Main St, Glen Carbon, IL
1853 Yanda Log Cabin, 148 Main St, Glen Carbon, IL
Glen Carbon City Cemetery/Doughboy Statue, Guy Street, Glen Carbon, IL

1957-1961 ROUTE 66 ALIGNMENT - I-55, EXIT 15AB, HWY 159 (VANDLIA AVE) TO BELTLINE RD TO HWY 157 (COLINSVILLE RD)

COLLINSVILLE

OFF ROUTE 66

World’s Largest Catsup Bottle, Collinsville, IL.
Herr Funeral Home, 501 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
Welcome to Collinsville Sign, 400 W Main, Collinsville, IL
Blum House, 414 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
Collinsville Public Library (Pan Fountain), 408 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
The Flower Basket (Dr Schroeppel House), 317 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
Allan & Ciuferi Funeral Home, 314 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
Listemann Park/Abby's Best, 205 W. Main St, Collinsville, IL
Madison Lodge #43 (IOOF), 217 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
Dean's (ghost sign on east side), 210-212 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
Miner's Institute (sculpture over west door), 204 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
State Bank, 102 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
Bert's Chuck Wagon, 101 E Main, Collinsville, IL
Jim's Pawn & Jewerlery (Bull Durham Ghost Sign), 111 E. Main
Butterfield (First National Bank), 123 E. Main, Collinsville, IL
Statues at Police Department, 200 W Clay S, Collinsville, IL
Old U.S. Post Office, 201 W. Clay, Collinsville, IL
Masonic Temple, (plaque in front on stone) 213 W. Clay, Collinsville, IL
Old City Firehouse & sign, 123 S. Center, Collinsville, IL
City Hall, Civil War statue, 125 S. Center, Collinsville, IL

See Map #2A
4) Columbian School, 801 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
6) D.D. Collins House, 621 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
25) McLanahan Complex, 300-304 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
31) The Italian Store (Ostle Bldg), 228 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
29) J.A. Krite Bldg, 110 W. Main, Collinsville, IL
27) Johnny's Side Bar, 107 E. Main St, Collinsville, IL
17) Friday's South (Riggin-Hightower Market), 106 E. Main, Collinsville, IL
16) Catalina Building, 312 E. Main, Collinsville, IL
13) Dr. Charles R Oatman Home, 501 E. Main, Collinsville, IL
21) Harrison Hospitals, 216 W. Church & 206 S. Seminary, Collinsville, IL
22) First United Methodist Church, 207 W Church, Collinsville, IL
15) Beidler Hotel, 315 E. Church, Collinsville, IL
14) Kennedy Home, 401 E. Church, Collinsville, IL
20) Collinsville Cemetery/Plaque, S. Center & Cemetery Sts, Collinsville, IL

See Map #2B
10) Becker Home, 237 N. Clinton (south of Johnson), Collinsville, IL
41) Edward Jones (Rehg Property), 1008 Vandalia (Vandalia & Tillotson Ave)
33) Kassly Funeral Home, 515 Vandelia (Wickliffe & Vandelia)
34) Keller-McClaskey House, 429 Vandelia (Wickliffe & Vandelia)
36) Kohler-Robinson House, 410 N. Morrison (just past Madison)
37) Bischoff-Mashek-Hollige House, 303 N. Morrison (Johnson & Morrison)
39) Sauer-Buchana House, 503 E. Clay (Clay & Aurora N)
38) Fulenwider-Falline House, 120 N. Aurora (Aurora & Clay)
35) Miller Sims House, 235 S. Aurora, (Aurora before Norwood)

Page #3
40) Kalbfleish-Ammon-Warron House, 710 St Louis Rd ( Western & St Louis Rd)

Page #4
4) Ecks Auto Auto Service, 400 Caseyville Rd, Collinsville, IL

1957-1961 ROUTE 66 ALIGNMENT

3) Church of the Nazarene, 1701 St Louis Rd, (St Louis Rd & Hwy 157)
1) Fairmount Park Racetrack, 9301 Collinsville Rd
2) Chaokia Mound State Historic Site &
site of Falcon Drive In Theater, Collinsville Rd & Ramsey St, Collinsville, IL

Nite Spot Cafe - Collinsville Rd and 45th Street.

MITCHELL
Bel Air Drive-In (remains), Mitchell, IL.
Hen House Restaurant, Mitchell, IL.
Itty Bitty Restaurant, Mitchell, IL.
Luna Cafe, Mitchell, IL .
Apple Valley Motel, 732 Chain of Rocks Rd, Mitchell, IL
Greenway Motel, 700 Chain of Rocks Rd. Mitchell, IL

CEDAR PARK - (GRANITE CITY)
Chain of Rocks Road Relics, Cedar Park, IL (I-270@Mississipp River). (1927)
Budget Motel, 3220 Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL
Economy Inn, 3228 Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL
Sun Motel, 3241 Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL
Canal Motel, 3317 Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL
Twin Oaks Gas site, W Chinof Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL
Home next to Twin Oaks Gas Station, Cedar Park, IL
Former gas station site, Across from Twin Oaks Gas Station

MADISON
Chain of Rocks Bridge

EAST ST LOUIS
Gateway Arch, St Louis, IL
Old Courthouse, 11 N 4th St, St Louis, IL
Malcolm Martin Memorial Park, E St Louis, IL

Veterans Memorial Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge, E. St Louis, IL