Historic Route 66 - J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator Museum - Atlanta, Illinois, USA.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 40° 15.646 W 089° 14.005
16T E 310075 N 4459093
This old wooden Grain Elevator, houses a Museum, & is a roadside America attraction, Atlanta landmark, & listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located close to the historic Route 66 in the center of the small town of Atlanta, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMNDQC
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Who would have thought that a grain elevator could have been so significant & interesting.
The J. H. Hawes Grain Elevator is the oldest wooden grain elevator in Illinois, built in 1904. The museum it houses was established In 2003,

"In the heart of our nation's cornbelt, just a block off Historic Rt. 66, you can discover your connection to Illinois' rich grain producing, storing, and shipping history by visiting the J. H. Hawes Grain Elevator Museum." Text Source: (visit link)

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Program: America's Byways

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Official Name: Historic Route 66
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