Pontiac IL Route 66


Photos from Pontiac IL's Route 66 museum- This was a lot more fun than I expected if you are ever around it's worth going to.












Anyway, I love these scenes they set up. It's like stepping back in time and a great way to connect with our past. The bus and the van are from Bob Waldmire, a notable Route 66 artist. The picture under the van is the view into the van. I can identify too much with this mess...

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