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Faded and peeling in the hot sun. Come see it before it's gone completely.
[Ben Perdue, 06/15/2016]Sidewalk Shark:- Directions:
- Downtown, on the north side of W. Madison St. just west of N. Main St.
- Hours:
- April 2017: Reported powerwashed away.
- Admission:
- Free
- Status:
- Gone
- Pontiac, Illinois - Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum
Mr. Waldmire's VW van, which he named Waldmore, is inside the museum, and was the inspiration for Fillmore, the VW van in the movie Cars. He met John Lassiter while he was traveling Route 66 looking for ideas. They still sell their famous "What the F---! Is that Filmore?" t-shirts.
[Ben Perdue, 06/15/2016]Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 110 W. Howard St., Pontiac, IL
- Directions:
- I-55 exit 197. Follow Hwy 116 about two miles east into town. Turn right onto Howard St. The museum is about one mile east, on the corner of Howard and Main Sts, on the south side, in an old firehouse. There may be a giant Route 66 sign painted on the south side of the building.
- Hours:
- Summer M-F 9 am - 5 pm, Sa-Su 10 am - 4 pm, fewer hours off-season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 815-844-4566
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Sidewalk Shark.
[Nikrap, 06/11/2016]It's in use, outside of town.
[Rebecca Keeler, 08/27/2015]Pistol-Shaped Building:- Address:
- 15551 Historic Hwy 66, Pontiac, IL
- Directions:
- On the west side of Old Route 66 about 1.5 miles south of Pontiac.
- Pontiac, Illinois - Pistol-Shaped Building
Don't go too far out of your way to see it. It was interesting enough only because we are having fun.
[Troy, 04/11/2015]
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Pontiac features a variety of public murals, but this is everyone's favorite: a 3-D hole painted on the sidewalk with a grinning shark below.