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Jennings Ford Automobile Dealership, 431 S. 4th St (Jackson & 4th
St.) - Placed on NRHP in 2006 #06000450 - It was restored by the Illinois
National Bank and now houses the Operations Division of Illinois National
Bank. It was built in 1919. Through out the years, many car dealership
were in this building https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennings_Ford_Automobile_Dealership
http://www.jackstoldtauto.com/about-Jack-Stoldt-Auto-Springfield.php Modern Motors, 528 - 530 S. 5th St (5th & Edwards), was listed in 1955 city directory. In 1919 - 1923 Constant & Grovers here located here. Then in 1923-1930s Illini Motoor Co had their dealership here and then Modern Motors were located here from 1946 - 1950. http://sangamoncountyhistory.org/wp/?p=5593 Right to Life, 323 E. Monroe, (NW corner 4th & Monroe) - The Van
Duyn & Mathis car dealership located here in the 1910s - 1930s and
Winch Floral Shop was located here for over 70 years, moved out in 2008. http://www.sj-r.com/article/20120907/NEWS/309079941
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Did
You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane
road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned
lanes are still there.