Sandwich, Illinois: Teddy Roosevelts' Train Car
According to its owners, this dining car was part of Teddy Roosevelt's presidential train from 1900 to 1913. It's been parked here, serving food, since 1934.
Bull Moose Bar and Grille
- Address:
- 202 S. Main St., Sandwich, IL
- Directions:
- Bull Moose Bar and Grille. Downtown, on the southeast corner of US-34/E. Church St. and IL-11/S. Main St.
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1893 Pullman Palace dining rail car used by President Theodore Roosevelt in his 1912 Bull Moose Party presidential campaign. It is now a bar and restaurant.
[Patricia L Heron, 01/21/2021]
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The train-diner has been parked here, serving meals, under various names, since 1934. It was restored in 2010.