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Route 66 Association of Illinois

Where The Road Begins

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Happy Birthday to Us!

June 4, 2004, fifteen years ago, our Association took up residence at our current location, 110 Howard Street in Pontiac, Illinois!

Previous to this location, our “home base” was at the Dixie Truckers Home in McLean, Illinois and consisted of little more than a display with some plaques. But in 2003, the late Betty Estes who was the head of Pontiac tourism at the time, offered us the vacant fire house in Pontiac as a headquarters for our growing Association. As they say, the rest is history! Our Hall of Fame and Museum has flourished and thrived – and expanded – all these years in Pontiac!

Our Hall of Fame and Museum is a terrific primer on the allure of Route 66 to whet your appetite for a journey along her storied miles. We hope you’ll visit our facility this season – again or for the first time. Knowledgeable and friendly folks are always there to share stories about Route 66 and our extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia.

Admission is FREE and we’re open 7 days a week (Holiday exceptions: Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.)

Summer Hours (start April 1st)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Winter Hours (start November 1st)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

See you in Pontiac!

 

 

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Donations Fuel Our Mission!

Your donation to our Association helps support our efforts to preserve, promote, educate and enjoy Route 66 in Illinois. We are a volunteer organization; 100% of donations are allocated to preservation efforts along the Mother Road in Illinois (never to administrative or housekeeping expenses). We thank you for your generous donation toward maintaining our nostalgic slice of Americana.


The Allure of the Mother Road

Listen to Association member, Route 66 expert and author, John Weiss, describe the allure of the Mother Road. What makes Route 66 a treasure worth preserving? John explains it all.

Motor City Mad House Radio Show

Additionally, John was recently interviewed on WCPT by Richie Zie. View and listen to the show here.

Get Your Memorabilia!

Order your Waldmire-designed T-shirt and Funk’s Grove Midpoint Pin!

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