Thursday, January 27, 2000
A night in New Lenox, Illinois.
It was the coldest morning so far, as The Weather Channel indicated a
temperature of minus nine degrees! The car cranked a little slower than
usual, but started just fine. Tonight, the temperature should stay in the
single digits above zero. I do not have much info about New
Lenox.
It is south of Chicago, and I believe it is a bedroom
community for
commuters. There were many cars at the nearby train station when I passed
by.
When I started this expedition, I figured that towards the end, I would be
doing more driving than stopping off at parks and historical sites. As I
get closer to my new home, I find myself more anxious to get to my
destination. Today was a day for driving. It was partly cloudy, so
there were some nice views along the road. I continued my avoidance of the
freeway interstates by driving down Route 30. There are some sections
around cities that are built up as freeways, but those distances are very
limited. I am still able to experience two lane roads through small towns,
enjoying the sights. I stopped at a bridge in Tama
Iowa, that was
built with the words "Lincoln Highway" as the side guards. It
was an interesting homage to the highway and its purpose when originally
built.
Routes traveled today: Route 30
Tomorrow I plan to be in Canton, Ohio, my original home town. I will
probably be there for two nights, as I plan to meet with friends. I will
update the page tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by...Igor
Hotel: Walona Motel,
New Lenox Illinois
Gas: $1.52
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view:
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Sign describing the Lincoln
Highway Bridge with the interesting side rails..
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Though the words are not as easy to see as in the next picture, this is a
full view of the bridge.
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By looking carefully along the rail, it spells out "Lincoln
Highway."
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Plaque indicating the year built (1915) and that it is listed in The
National Register of Historic Places.
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The two main symbols used to indicate the highway. The painted pole
is the old marker, while the flag represents the new indicator.
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As I drove through the town of
Tama, I noticed this painting of the bridge on the side of a building.
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In the background is the bridge into Illinois.
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Leaving Iowa...
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...Over the great Mississippi River...
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...And into Illinois!
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