Palm Grill Cafe - Atlanta, Illinois
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 40° 15.637 W 089° 13.890
16T E 310237 N 4459072
Classic restored neon sign on a Route 66 cafe in Atlanta, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM1A9K
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2007
Views: 35
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. During this restoration the neon sign over the door has
been completely restored to its former glory The restoration of the building is
partially being funded by matching funds from the National Park Service in its
Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program.