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Final Day to Chicago

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We traveled to Chicago and went from Adams Street and started the rest of our journey at the sign for the "Begin Route 66." Jackson Street is actually the beginning, but it is now a one way going the wrong way.  Normally, I would of gotten out of the car and taken a picture as Mike drove under the sign.  But, it was way too dangerous in Chicago traffic. We ate lunch at Dell Rhea Chicken Basket. On to Joliet.  We drove past the Route 66 race track. We stopped at the Route 66 Museum in Joliet.  Mike found his perfect chair. Heading south we saw several iconic sites. We stopped at the Polk-a-Dot Diner and had ice cream.   Even the bathrooms were filled with nostalgia. In the ladies room....   In the men's room.... On to Dwight and south to Bloomington, Illinois. This officially closes our Route 66 Journey.  It was everything we expecte...

Side Trip

We went to Moline for a few days and will continue our Journey to Chicago later in the month.  We will post more in a week or so. 

Day 17 - Springfield to Moline, Illinois

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We talked with our son, Chris this morning and decided to take a side trip to Moline for the weekend and then continue our trip to Chicago later.  We spent the morning touring Lincoln's Home and Tomb.  It was very interesting.  I had been there with Girl Scouts eons ago and Mike had never been.  I am Abe's 5th cousin on my Maternal side, 8 times removed or 8th cousin 5 times removed.  Some of the furniture are the originals used by the Lincoln family.  A magazine from New York City sent an artist who drew pictures for the magazine.  The rooms are restored to the original design. We toured the upstairs and the item that gets the most comments is Mrs. Lincoln's commode. This is the actual mirror that Abe used to shave, at his actural height. Mary Todd Lincoln insisted on doing all the cooking.  Which had to be hot in the summer! Mike was wondering why they would have a "three holer...