Gardner, Illinois: Two-Cell Jail - Shutterbugs Welcome
Built in 1906, it's now a serve-yourself photo-op for Route 66 travelers who yearn for behind bars vacation snapshots. Press the button to hear the message.
Gardner Jail
- Address:
- E. Mazon St., Gardner, IL
- Directions:
- I-55 exit 227. Drive east for about a mile on Main St. Turn left onto Center St., then make the second right onto Mazon St. The tiny Gardner Jail will be on the right.
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Quick stop to see a little jail from 1906. You can go in and touch the bars and cot.
[Jeff Stolar, 06/16/2020]
Go down another block, Google is off.
[Jeeprsq3, 07/31/2016]This a fun stop on the Rt. 66. The whole town is dedicated to the Rt. 66 theme. Make sure you visit the firehouse across the street -- they will give a little history of the town and have fun Rt. 66 fire department T-shirts for sale.
[Amanda Fagan, 05/13/2015]
The narration made me chuckle...
[Amber Larson, 10/27/2010]A tiny calaboose, built in 1906, more of a drunk tank than a prison. Route 66 travelers enjoy snapping pix of themselves behind bars.
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