National Register of Historic Places

Hall of Fame member, inducted 1998

Riverview Dr, St Louis, MO 63137, USA

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which spans the Mississippi River between Chocteau Island on the east and St Louis, Missouri on the west was built in 1929 as part of the construction of Route 66. One of the bridge’s most unique features is the bend located about half-way through it’s one mile stretch. Today this Bridge is the world’s longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge. The Chain of rocks Bridge is open for foot and bicycle travel year-round and opens for vehicular traffic during special car events.

Hall of Fame member, inducted 2008

800 South Morrison Avenue, Collinsville, IL, United States

This is one of Collinsville most unique attractions. The “bottle” served as a water tower for the catsup maker since it was built in 1949. This roadside attraction is Americana at its finest. You may have to wander off 66 a bit to find it, but it’s worth the effort. Local volunteers keep the catsup bottle looking its best.

Curran Road, Auburn, IL, United States

This beautiful 1.4 mile long piece of restored hand-laid brick road is a segment of 66 done in 1931 and placed over the concrete roadbed.

Paving with brick was actually completed after the realignment of Route 66 to the eastern routing that runs through Litchfield. This section of road was briefly reverted to Illinois SBI 4 until the current alignment of Illinois 4 took place in 1932. It is well maintained and in fantastic condition, a worthy location for a photo opportunity.

Hall of Fame member, inducted 1990

Old Route 66, Mt Olive, IL, United States

This Route 66 icon is affectionately known by many as the Soulsby Station. The Station stood on the landscape before the road was paved in 1926.

Tom Teague, Route 66 historian and author gathered volunteers to restore and preserve the structure in honor of Russell Soulsby former proprietor and friend to Route 66. Read his restoration journal.