Day 6 traveling the Historic Route 66 in Illinois. Drove 53 miles today covering 31 Rt 66 miles.
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Shirley Temple stopped in Elkhart, IL after
promoting a movie in nearby Springfield, IL.
This display recalls that moment in Elkhart history. |
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| A nice memorial to veterans in Elkhart, IL |
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This is one of several Eagle Scout
projects I've noticed along Rt 66. |
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The WWI soldier statue at the street entrance
to the Elkhart Veterans Memorial |
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| Downtown Elkhart, IL |
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| Downtown Elkhart, IL |
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| Williamsville, IL |
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| Williamsville, IL |
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| Williamsville, IL |
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| Williamsville, IL |
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| Williamsville, IL |
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| Williamsville, IL |
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| Williamsville, IL |
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| Williamsville, IL |
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| Williamsville, IL (Zoom into gray block, next pic) |
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| Zoom of Williamsville, IL gray block in Memorial, above |
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| Old Rt 66 enroute to Springfield, IL |
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Bob Waldmire's family still runs this old
and favorite eatery in Springfield, IL |
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| Springfield, IL |
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| A "Muffler Man," Springfield, IL |
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Springfield, IL
For a view of other "Muffler Men," Click Here |
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| Fun roadside attraction, Springfield, IL |
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A very cool local pub where I enjoyed a pint
of Smithwicks in Springfield, IL. |
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| Franny's interior, Springfield, IL |
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A thirty feet tall statue of young Lincoln at the entrance to the
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield |
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The commander of the American Legion
post in Springfield bought me a local brew!
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