Hello all,I am doing research on old Illinois highways. I am looking for any kind of information regarding NON-Interstate highways, preferably 2-lane state and U.S. highway routes that pass through or once passed through Illinois. Any kind of incident or experience or detail you can relate is welcome, for all tips, facts, anecdotes, etc.--no matter how trivial--would help me.
ATTENTION: Former or present owners, workers, vendors of/for:
* old gas stations -- especially if still standing
* old hotels
* old restaurants
* old shops -- hardware stores, whatever
. . . please provide any info, whether it is humorous, serious, or a tidbit or a significant fact. ALL INFO DESIRED!
Also welcome is info from anyone who lived or traveled on any of the highways that once served as the main routes--even if no longer a highway!
Please write to:
Jim Owens
1629 Erin Drive
Normal, IL 61761-4317
or please post your info on this message board
or phone me at:
(309)862-1863
or email me at:
owens.james@insightbb.com
As we progress into newer technology of newer eras, often, the memories we hold dear to our hearts, or even dreaded memories (such as horrible car crashes, etc.), vanish forever with our passing, lost to time and history with no chance of being discovered. Well, you can change that! Information that resides in your mind can forever be recorded for history!
NOTE: I am currently gathering info (old maps, pictures, and stories) for a future book. At some point in the future, I would also like to interview certain folks, using simple audio recording equipment.
Thank you!!!
