RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Route 66 Death: John Korelc, Launching Pad
JOHN KORELC 1919-2007
Opened the Famous Route 66 Launching Pad in Wilmington, Illinois
John Korelc died on July 23rd. He and his wife originally opened it as the Dari Delite in 1960 before changing the name to The Launching Pad in 1965 to capitalize on the excitement of the space program. It is noted for the Gemini Giant, the 28 foot tall, 500 pound fiberglass (muffler man) green giant holding a rocket in his hand and wearing a space helmet.
He retired in 1986 and his family ran the business until they sold it within the past year.
This is a major Route 66 attraction with customers coming from all over the US and places all over the world. They have great food and lots of Route 66 memorabilia on the walls. Definitely a place to stop if you ever get in the area, about 60 miles south of Chicago, not too far from Joliet.
Route 66 has lost one of those special people that make it such a treat to drive.
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