Month: June 2020

The covered platforms of the former depot offer nice examples of asymmetrical architecture, including the overhead light and beams.

The former train depot in Dwight offers beautiful architectural details (as we’ll also see in tomorrow’s post).

Reflections of the past in the glossy enamel of the Fire Chief gas pump.

During its heyday, Route 66 would at times be clogged with bumper-to-bumper traffic. It’s easy to understand why so many service stations line the road. What’s more difficult to

Cars fly past Dwight on nearby I-55, and the interchange has a typical assortment of fast food and gas station options. A little to the east lies a former

Not everything along the Route is in good repair, and in some cases, such as this former Mobil station, the rust and abandoned look is displayed with pride.

I love this cute little Winnebago trailer, circa 1953, and the texture the water creates on its sides.

This service station features painted shingle siding. All along the Route, there are points of interest like this one, and many feature an audio recording that you can play

Buckle up for my Route 66 mini-series! Over the next two weeks, I’ll post photos from a late-march trip along a portion of Historic Route 66. While this series