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Preservation Efforts
What is Preservation?
Submitted by The Admin on January 20, 2007 - 7:45pm.Preservation takes many forms. The size, scope and historical significance is virtually unlimited.
Essentially, preservation is the link that joins the past to the present for the future. Preservation should always emit a sense of time and place.
John and Lenore Weiss to Receive Preservation Award
Submitted by Editor Gina on July 24, 2009 - 4:11pm.We wish to extend our heartfelt congratulations to John and Lenore Weiss. On July 25, 2009, they will receive an award in recognition of their efforts in preserving the history of The Mill in Lincoln.
The Mill officially opened on July 25, 1929 and was saved from demolition in 2006.
The Heritage Foundation of Logan County will be hosting a huge celebration at The Mill on July 25, 2009 in commemoration of The Mill's 80th Anniversary. The ceremony honoring John and Lenore will kick off the celebration at noon. All are welcome for a day of fun and festivities.
Face Lift at the Dixie
Submitted by Editor Gina on July 21, 2009 - 1:35pm.Submitted by John Weiss, Chairman, Route 66 Museum
The Dixie Truckers Home in McLean, Illinois has a new look. The exterior has attractive awnings all around. Route 66, Stuckey’s, the Café and General Store are all predominant.
Helping History
Submitted by Editor Gina on July 17, 2009 - 11:08am.By John & Lenore Weiss
We sent out word that help was needed to spruce up our number one preservation project. That, of course, is the Odell, Illinois gas station. Painting, scraping and polishing was on the agenda.
What a fantastic turn out we had. Twenty-one people came to volunteer, from small children, one infant to mature adults. What a great, great sight it was!
Streetcar Diner
Submitted by Editor Gina on July 13, 2009 - 4:41pm.Location
A 20th century Kankakee streetcar was moved to Gardner in 1932 to serve as a diner. In 1937, the streetcar became a cottage and playhouse. It was moved behind the Riviera in 1955 and is still there today. It was restored ty the Route 66 Association of Illinois and inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame in 2001.
Click here to read about the Streetcar Diner on the big screen!
May 26, 2009 - A Great Day For Route 66 in Illinois!
Submitted by Editor Gina on May 26, 2009 - 4:49pm.Today we are proud to bring you two BIG pieces of Route 66 news!
First, a 1.3-mile section of Old Route 66 southeast of Lake Springfield has been designated a National Historic Place! The 80-year-old piece of the Mother Road will be preserved for generations to come, thanks to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
Secondly, the Federal Highway Administration has granted the state of Illinois nearly $400,000 for the placement of informational exhibits along Route 66. Start dusting off your historic Route 66 photos!
Be sure to click through to the State Journal Register of Springfield, IL for the whole story!
80th Anniversary of the Mill in Lincoln
Submitted by Editor Gina on May 8, 2009 - 7:50pm.80th Anniversary of the Mill in Lincoln
738 Washington St., Lincoln
Saturday, July 25, 2009
The Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County will be hosting a huge celebration commemorating two exciting events:
The 80th Anniversary of The Mill
The induction of The Mill into the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame
Come celebrate with us!
Schedule of Events:
12:00 Festivities begin with speakers and awards
***Our own John and Lenore Weiss, preservationists extraordinaire, will be honored with a preservation award at this ceremony!
Visit Our New Preservation Display
Submitted by Editor Gina on April 7, 2009 - 2:42pm.The Route 66 Association of Illinois is proud to announce that our new Preservation Display is now on exhibit!
The Preservation Display is located upstairs of the Route 66 Museum in Pontiac. You'll find the display even more convenient to visit by using our newly installed elevator!
Painting Party at Odell Standard Gas Station
Submitted by Editor Gina on March 26, 2009 - 1:22pm.HELP NEEDED
Saturday, April 18th - 10 a.m. (Rain date, Sat. April 25th)
The Odell Standard Gas Station needs some repainting. The winter weather really took its toll. Lots of sections are peeling off. As we all know, maintenance of preservation projects is extremely important. Tourism season and the Red Carpet Corridor event, May 2 & 3, will soon begin.
WE NEED YOU!
Find out what our team of wonderful volunteers experience when we all come together to work on a project along Route 66. Try it - You might like it!!!
We need some idea of how many folks to expect. Please call or email John and Lenore Weiss if you are able to attend. E-mail - weissinfo@il66authority.com , phone 815-458-6616.
Painting Party at Odell Standard Gas Station
Submitted by Editor Gina on March 26, 2009 - 1:20pm.HELP NEEDED
Saturday, April 18th - 10 a.m. (Rain date, Sat. April 25th)
The Odell Standard Gas Station needs some repainting. The winter weather really took its toll. Lots of sections are peeling off. As we all know, maintenance of preservation projects is extremely important. Tourism season and the Red Carpet Corridor event, May 2 & 3, will soon begin.
WE NEED YOU!
Find out what our team of wonderful volunteers experience when we all come together to work on a project along Route 66. Try it - You might like it!!!
We need some idea of how many folks to expect. Please call or email John and Lenore Weiss if you are able to attend. E-mail - weissinfo@il66authority.com , phone 815-458-6616.
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