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|   Parachute Martyr Memorial - Burr Ridge, IL
in Roadside Attractions Historical marker near the spot where Bruno F. Schustek fell to his death after untangling the parachute of a reckless skydiver. posted by:  adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 05/27/2019 last visited: never |
 view galleryN1 km |  Parachute Martyr Bruno Schustek Memorial - Burr Ridge, IL
in Illinois Historical Markers Historical marker near the spot where Bruno F. Schustek fell to his death after untangling the parachute of a reckless skydiver. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 06/15/2019 last visited: never |
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|  Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket - Willowbrook, IL
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The Chicken Basket as it is today opened in the summer of 1946 on Illinois Route 66 and 79th Street in Hinsdale right next door to its original location. Stop in for great chicken and a Rt. 66 root beer! posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 04/02/2008 last visited: 07/17/2012 |
 view gallerySW1.1 km |  Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket - Willowbrook, IL
in Route 66 - The Mother Road The Chicken Basket as it is today opened in the summer of 1946 on Illinois Route 66 and 79th Street in Hinsdale right next door to its original location. Stop in for great chicken and a Rt. 66 root beer! posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 03/14/2008 last visited: 07/17/2012 |
 view gallerySW1.1 km |  Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket - Willowbrook, IL
in Historic Eats Opened in late 1930's or early 1940's in an old gas station lunch counter. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Illinois date approved: 08/16/2010 last visited: 11/18/2010 |
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|  Bodies of Grimes Sisters found - Willow Springs, IL
in Infamous Crime Scenes Barbara and Patricia Grimes disappeared on December 28, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois. They were found dead on January 22, 1957 at this location on German Church Road at "Devil's Creek." posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 09/11/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallerySW1.8 km |  Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket - Willowbrook, IL
in Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives Get your chicks on route 66. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Illinois date approved: 07/19/2009 last visited: 07/19/2012 |
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|  Denny's - Kingery Highway - Willowbrook, IL
in Denny's Restaurants Denny's Restaurant just north of I-55 on Kingery Highway in Willowbrook, Illinois. posted by:  BruceS location: Illinois date approved: 08/28/2008 last visited: 04/12/2021 |
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| Vial, Robert, House - Burr Ridge, Illinois in U.S. National Register of Historic Places This 1856 house was built by one of the township’s early settlers, agricultural and civic leader Robert Vial. It was restored in 1997 and became the home of the Flagg Creek Historical Society. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 03/29/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.4 km | Santa Fe Speedway memorial boulder - Willow Springs, IL in Illinois Historical Markers Commemorative site with its 3 large boulders, inscribed with a brief history of the raceway. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 06/15/2019 last visited: never |
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| Last Camp Site of the Potawatomie Indians in Cook County - Western Springs, IL in Illinois Historical Markers A bronze marker on a granite boulder placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1930. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 06/15/2019 last visited: never |
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|  Gas City 846 - Willow Springs, IL
in E85 Fuel Pumps Open 24x7 and includes a Subway and Dunkin Donuts. E85 pump is the first one near the south entrance. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 08/10/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryN3.5 km |  Compass Rose, Hinsdale Oasis, Illinois Interstate Highway System
in Compass Roses This is right in front of the Hinsdale Oasis west entrance. I know there is also one on the east side. I suspect these might be at other oases as well. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 03/05/2008 last visited: 03/21/2008 |
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|  Hinsdale Animal Cemetery - Willowbrook, IL
in Pet Cemeteries Established in 1926, Hinsdale Animal Cemetery is the final resting place for thousands of beloved pets. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 04/16/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE3.9 km |  Lyons Township Clerk's Office Peace Pole - Countryside, IL
in Peace Poles A red, white and blue themed peace pole located just inside the entrance. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 07/18/2017 last visited: never |
 view galleryS4 km |  CONFLUENCE - Flag Creek, Des Plaines River (Willow Springs, IL)
in River Origins, Destinations and Confluences Tiny Flag Creek empties into the Des Plaines River at this point. You have to hike over some perilous terrain from the parking spot to get out here. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 03/18/2008 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE4 km |  State of Illinois Division of Highways survey mark at I&M Canal
in U.S. Benchmarks State of Illinois survey mark on sidewalk of bridge over I&M canal. Coords may be a little off due to the big bridge above the mark. posted by: CoyoteTrust location: Illinois date approved: 11/13/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS4.2 km |  I&M Canal Footbridge (Willow Springs,IL) remnants
in Civilian Conservation Corps Stone pilings that once supported a wooden footbridge built by the CCC across the old Illinois & Michigan Canal in Willow Springs,IL are all that's left. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW4.2 km |  TWA Flight 529 Plane Crash Memorial - Willowbrook, IL
in Disaster Memorials Crew of 5 and all 73 passengers were killed in a farm field about 9 miles west (four minutes out) of Chicago's Midway Airport on the way to Las Vegas. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 06/04/2022 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE4.3 km | "The Worker" Statue - Camp Lemont (IL) Co. 612 in Civilian Conservation Corps This statue commemorates the dedication and spirit of the young men who served in the CCC from April, 1933 - July, 1942. Camp Chicago-Lemont, Willow Springs, IL est. 6/4/1933. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: 09/29/2013 |
 view gallerySE4.3 km |  Veterans Memorial cannon - Willow Springs, IL
in Static Artillery Displays Artillery piece, Honor Roll, Iwo Jima relief, V for Victory floral pattern, flag and seating shelter at the corner of Archer Avenue & Willow Springs Road. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 06/25/2008 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE4.3 km |  Veterans Memorial - Willow Springs, IL
in Non-Specific Veteran Memorials Artillery piece, Honor Roll, Iwo Jima relief, V for Victory floral pattern, flag and seating shelter at the corner of Archer Avenue & Willow Springs Road. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 06/23/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW4.3 km |  TWA Flight 529 - Clarendon Hills, IL
in Plane Crash Sites Crew of 5 and all 73 passengers were killed in a farm field about 9 miles west (four minutes out) of Midway Airport on the way to Las Vegas. The Constellation was named "Star of Dublin". posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 06/30/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS4.5 km |  C D 2
in U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments Found in Cook County forest preserve. posted by:  Team Fawlty location: Illinois date approved: 08/18/2006 last visited: 12/19/2009 |
 view galleryE4.5 km | British 9.2 Inch Howitzer 1915 - Aire Crown Forest, IL in Static Artillery Displays Acquired by the American Expeditionary Force and mounted in these woods eleven years later to commemorate their victory at Cantigny, France on May 28, 1918. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 06/03/2008 last visited: 05/08/2010 |
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