J. H. Hawes 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 - 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: WMTCAR
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
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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.

Self guided tours of the building exterior & grounds, can be made any day, Dawn to Dusk, using the interpretive numbered boards, starting with board #1 at the 'Start Here' shelter.

"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)

Roadside America Website: (visit link)

The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: (visit link)
Theme:
Grain Elevator & Agricultural Cultural History - Illinois' grain producing, storing, and shipping history.

Street Address:
1st St., Atlanta, IL

Food Court: no

Gift Shop: no

Hours of Operation:
The Elevator is open for public tours on Sundays, from 1-3 p.m., during June, July and August. Guides are on hand to show you around and answer questions. Or feel free to leisurely stroll the grounds & site on your own. Dawn to Dusk any day.

Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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