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The museum is open without appointment 10-5 on weekdays; appointment required Saturday and Sunday. Fascinating intersection between the American road-trip and the unfortunate history of racism in our country. Outside, street sign moments tell the stories of victims of the 1908 race riot.
[Harmon, 07/12/2023]Route History: Green Book Museum:- Address:
- 737 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL
- Directions:
- Downtown. In an old Texaco station on the north side of E. Cook St., one block west of US-55 BUS/S. 9th St., which once was Route 66.
- Hours:
- M-F 10-5, Sa-Su by appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 217-503-4129
Fulgenzis Restaurant, next door, features Route 66 memorabilia. It's right down the street from the Illinois State Fairgrounds and the giant Abe Lincoln statue.
[Stephanie Stuckey, 05/19/2023]Mahan's Gas Station:- Address:
- 1168 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL
- Directions:
- North edge of the city. On the south side of E. Sangamon Ave. just west of its intersection with N. Peoria Rd. It's small and set back from the road, between the chiropractor and the pizzeria.
- Admission:
- Free
Abe the Axe Murderer! I agree with the former comment about the creepiness factor here. At least the Covid-era Abe is fully vaxed.
Across the street is the newly opened Route 66 giant slide and the soon-to-be opened Route 66 Experience Park. Mahan's gas station is a block away.
[Stephanie Stuckey, 05/18/2023]30-Foot-Tall Skinny Abe Lincoln Statue:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL
- Directions:
- North side of the city. On E. Sangamon Ave.at Main St., just inside Gate 1 of the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
There are many sculptures of people made from car parts. They are really cool-looking. One of them is shooting a bow and arrow made from car parts.
[Sue Freeman, 05/26/2022]Muffler Car Parts People:- Address:
- 1401 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL
- Directions:
- Derringer Auto Care. South side of downtown, on the southwest corner of S. Grand Ave. E. and S. 6th St.
- Springfield, Illinois - Lincoln's Ledger
The Lincoln Ledger is no longer displayed at this former bank, which is now a government building. When I inquired about it at the Visitor's Center, I was told that it was being relocated.
[Sue Freeman, 12/06/2021]Lincoln Ledger:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Directions:
- In the Chase Bank on the southeast corner of 6th and Washington Sts. Downtown, across 6th St. from the east side of the old state capitol.
- Status:
- Gone
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