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Ariston Cafe Sold to New Owners

June 27, 2018 by Editor Gina Leave a Comment  

Interesting news about one of our Hall of Famers, the iconic Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, IL. After being operated for over 90 years by the same family, Nick and Demi Adam have sold the establishment to new owners, Marty and Kara Steffens. The Adams’ last day operating the restaurant will be June 30.

Read all about this historic changing of hands on Ron Warnick’s site, Route 66 News.

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Replica of Gemini Giant Presented for Museum Display

January 26, 2018 by Editor Gina Leave a Comment  

President Cathie Stevanovich and Museum Curator John Wille were thrilled to be the recipients of a very special gift at the Winter Quarterly Association Meeting. Tully Garrett and Holly Higgins Barker, the new owners of the Launching Pad in Wilmington, IL,  presented our Association with  a replica of the Gemini Giant to be displayed at the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum.
Tully Garrett and Holly Higgins present the replica to President Cathie Stevanovich and Museum Curator John Wille
The Little Giant

 

 

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