Joliet, IL - 2014 : The Rich & Creamy ice cream store was restored back to the retro appearance from its heyday.
Joliet, IL - 2014 : across the road from the main Joliet Correctional Center, is this 1896 building. It was in use till 1932 as a women's prison. Later it was used as an annex and reception unit for the men's prison.Joliet, IL - 2014 : The Route 66 park has a 12-foot tall "Joliet Kicks on Route 66 shield”.Joliet, IL - 2014 : Scenes from "The Blues Brothers" and "Prison Break" were filmed at the Joliet Correctional center. Joliet IL - 2014 : Dick’s Towing is a towing business and roadside attraction across from the Route 66 Park.
Lincoln, IL - 2014 : The Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County is the non-profit organization saving the Mill, a former restaurant.Lincoln, IL - 2014 : The Railsplitter Covered Wagon, a huge wagon with a giant statue of Abe Lincoln, is a must see in Lincoln.
Litchfield, IL - 2014 : Route 66 shields can be found on several places on the road, this one near the Sky View Drive-In Theater in Litchfield, IL.Litchfield, IL - 2014 : The restored Vic Suhling neon sign can be found at the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center.Litchfield, IL - 2014 : The Ariston Café is a historic restaurant that was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
The Springfield, IL - 2014 : Cozy Dog Drive-In is famous for its “Cozy Dog”, a deep fried, battered hot dog on a stick.