Historical U.S. Federal Route 66; Lincoln, Illinois 1940-1977
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This alignment runs along the road named the "Lincoln Parkway". The older alignment, 1930-1940, spurs off this alignment. It runs along the north and westside of Lincoln. The whole section is four-lanes.
Lincoln
SB Rt. 66 at I-55, northeast of Lincoln.
Looking SB along Rt. 66 before the split for the 1930-1940 route.
This alignment by-passes the City of Lincoln. The older alignment can be seen before the Union Pacific railroad running as a service road.
SB Rt. 66 on the northside of Lincoln.
SB Rt. 66 going under the Union Pacific railroad.
This part of Rt. 66 is a very nice drive.
SB Rt. 66 near the northwest side of Lincoln.
On the northwest corner of Lincoln, there is a park. It is called Kickapoo Creek Park. Around curve at the park is several shopping centers.
A sharp and banked curve on the northwest side of Lincoln.
SB Rt. 66 near IL St Rt 10/121 on the westside of Lincoln.
At the corner of Rt. 66 and IL St Rt 10/121 there are seveal places of to visit. A place called the Tropics is a local place for coffee and dining. The Logan County Fairgrounds are here. Plus, on the northeast corner you will see a covered wagon with Abe sitting on it reading a book. Further west down IL St Rt 10/121, there are many shops, gas stations, and resturants. If you head east along IL St Rt 10/121 it will lead you to Downtown Lincoln. For details on Downtown Lincoln, see the 1930-1940 alignment.
The Tropics at the corner of IL St Rt 10/121 and Rt. 66.
The covered wagon at IL St Rt 10/121 and Rt. 66.
SB Rt. 66 south of IL St Rt 10/121 at the Logan County Fairgrounds.
SB Rt. 66 where the 1930-1940 alignment joins back up.
From the picture abover Rt. 66 head south along the four lane highway and passes over the Sugar Creek. It follow BUSN Loop I-55. On the southside of town to the east of the Union Pacific railroad is the Edward R. Madigan State Park. This was known as Railsplitter State Park.
NB Rt. 66 at Salt Creek, south of Lincoln.
NB Rt. 66 near Salt Creek, south of Lincoln.
On the southside of Lincoln, Rt. 66 heads south on the Frontage Road. BUSN Loop I-55 ends at the interchange with I-55.
3 June 2008