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PHOTO: Abraham Lincoln Sculpture on Route 66 Trail in Pontiac, Illinois

August 9, 2021October 31, 2014 by Barbara Weibel
In Pontiac, Illinois, a sculpture of Abraham Lincoln stands in front of the Courthouse where he often practiced

In Pontiac, a major stop along Route 66 trail in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln sculpture stands in front of the Courthouse where he often practiced law

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PHOTO: Courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois, A Prime Stop on Historic Route 66

August 9, 2021October 30, 2014 by Barbara Weibel
Courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois, one of the best towns for learning about the history of U.S. Route 66

Courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois, one of the best towns for learning about the history of U.S. Route 66

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PHOTO: Touring Pontiac, Illinois on Historic Route 66

August 9, 2021October 29, 2014 by Barbara Weibel
One of the main stops on Route 66 in Illinois is Pontiac, where mini cars are scattered around town and memorials honor Abraham Lincoln, who represented clients at the county courthouse

One of the main stops on Route 66 in Illinois is Pontiac, where mini cars are scattered around town and memorials honor Abraham Lincoln, who represented clients at the county courthouse

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Getting My Kicks on Route 66

October 24, 2019October 28, 2014 by Barbara Weibel
Polk-A-Dot Drive-in in Braidwood, Illinois

Route 66. Just hearing the name makes me nostalgic for the days when I threw my tent and sleeping bag in the back of my 1969 Dodge Dart and headed west in search of adventure. I came by my romantic notions of travel quite naturally. Not only had I spent long hours poring over photos … Read more

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PHOTO: Old Service Station on Route 66 in Odell, Illinois

August 9, 2021October 28, 2014 by Barbara Weibel
Old Mobile Gas Station on U.S. Route 66 in Odell, Illinois, complete with rusting pumps and old car

Old Mobile Gas Station on U.S. Route 66 in Odell, Illinois, complete with rusting pumps and old car

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About Barbara Weibel

 
Barbara Weibel, publisher of Hole in the Donut Cultural Travel
After years of working at jobs that paid the bills but brought no joy, I felt like a "hole in the donut" - solid on the outside, but empty on the inside. In 2007, I decided to pursue my true passions of travel, writing, and photography. Find out how I changed my life HERE
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