Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum - Pontiac, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 52.853 W 088° 37.752
16T E 362732 N 4526811
Former fire station now converted to museum in Pontiac, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM7X8P
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member briansnat
Views: 13

The former Pontiac fire station now serves as the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum. The museum features displays of memorabilia of Route 66 through Illinois. The displays are organized by location on the route from north in Chicago to south in St. Louis. The museum is free.

Hours:
Winter Hours Start December 1st!
Mon-Fri 11:00 - 3:00
Sat-Sun 10:00 - 4:00

Summer Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00 - 5:00
Sat-Sun 10:00 - 4:00
Current Use: Museum

Year Originally Built: 1900

Is it open to the public?: Yes

Location: Pontiac, Illinois

Year Retired: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
You must actually visit the building to post a log. Post your own, current photo of the converted firehouse as proof of your visit. It can't be the exact same photo that is on the waymark page.
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