Ace Sign Co. gives a preview of A. Lincoln Motel sign replica coming to state fairgrounds

The Ace Sign Co. of Springfield, Illinois, provided a sneak peek a few days ago of a facsimile of the A. Lincoln Motel neon sign that stood along Route 66 in the city. The sign eventually will be incorporated with the Legends Neon Park as part of the Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State … Continue reading Ace Sign Co. gives a preview of A. Lincoln Motel sign replica coming to state fairgrounds

Route 66 town of Edwardsville in mourning after tornado kills 6

The Route 66 town of Edwardsville, Illinois, and the surrounding area continue to be in shock and sorrow after a powerful tornado Friday caused the collapse of an Amazon distribution center, killing at least six workers. According to reporting by the Edwardsville Intelligencer and St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspapers, the roof and 11-inch-thick concrete walls collapsed … Continue reading Route 66 town of Edwardsville in mourning after tornado kills 6

Kaiser-Frazer neon sign near Mitchell disappears

A rare Kaiser-Frazer neon sign that stood for decades along Route 66 in Mitchell, Illinois, recently disappeared, and its whereabouts remain unknown. The sign was unique in that it was repainted and neon tubing installed to advertise the Town & Country Motel. But the paint job eventually peeled off, revealing the porcelain Kaiser-Frazer sign underneath. … Continue reading Kaiser-Frazer neon sign near Mitchell disappears

Sign removed for long-closed Bel Air Drive-In theater in Mitchell

Workers on Thursday removed the decaying sign for the long-closed Bel Air Drive-In theater in Mitchell, Illinois. Local resident Charles Alexander, who snapped a few photos of the sign being taken down and posted them on Facebook, said the sign is making way for a new truck stop going into the area. Alexander also stated … Continue reading Sign removed for long-closed Bel Air Drive-In theater in Mitchell

Fire destroys Apple Valley Motel in Mitchell

The historic Apple Valley Motel along old Route 66 in Mitchell, Illinois, was gutted by fire Sunday, according to several media outlets in the St. Louis region. The Belleville News-Democrat reported the blaze involved at least a dozen rooms. The newspaper also posted this video from the scene: The newspaper, which reported the motel was … Continue reading Fire destroys Apple Valley Motel in Mitchell