Palm Grill Cafe - Atlanta, Illinois
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 40° 15.637 W 089° 13.890
16T E 310237 N 4459072
Quick Description: Historic cafe along Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois.
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 3/12/2007 8:16:50 PM
Waymark Code: WM1A9J
Views: 99
Long Description:
Palm Grill Cafe was originally built in 1867. The building went
into service as a restaurant in 1934 and continued in that capacity
until the late 1960's, serving the locals along with the steady
stream of people traveling along Route 66. It also served as the
Greyhound bus stop during this period. The building has been vacant
for many years but is currently being renovated to house a museum
and a functioning cafe again. The Atlanta Public Library District
& Museum Board has plans to restore the exterior and interior
of the cafe to its 1940s appearance. Included in the restoration of
the classic neon sign over the door. The restoration is partially
being funded by matching funds from the National Park Service in
its Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program.
Americana: Restaurant
Significant Interest: Museum
Milestone or Marker: Other Icon
Web Address: Web Site Address
Address of Icon:
110-112 Southwest Arch St.
Atlanta, Illinois
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