New Route 66 Place in Illinois-- Palms Cafe

When we went through Atlanta, Illinois, back in March, I saw that the Palms Grill Cafe was almost ready to open. Now, I see that it has.

My friend Lulu, aka Lynn, sent an e-mail from You Tube, showing the place in business after all these years being closed. You can see it at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuATzFuxaG8

Also, the Spring issue of the 66 News, publication of the Route 66 Association of Illinois, had an article by Bill Thomas "The Palms Grill Cafe-- A New Beginning in Atlanta, Cafe."

Some interesting facts from the article:

The cafe opened August, 1934.
Gathering place for locals and place of employment for many.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Dancing and bingo on selected evenings in room in rear of building.
Opened and named by Atlantan resident Robert Adams who also lived in Los Angeles. The name Palms came from time he spent in LA.

More to Come. --RoadDog