The Spring 2009 66 News, publication of the Route 66 Association of Illinois had an excellent article by Bill Thomas about the Palms Grill in Atlanta, Illinois. After reading it and because of other stuff we'd heard about it. it became a must-stop on our trip out to the MoMo 66 Tour.
According to Mr. Thomas, the Palms opened in August 1934, and became a major "social gathering spot, a place of employment...and a Greyhound Bus Stop...and advertised dancing and BINGO on selected evenings." The dances and bingo were held in a room at the back.
The Palms was opened by Robert Adams of Atlanta. After World War I,he moved to Los Angeles. He did extensive traveling back and forth and the Palms Grill got its name from his time in California.
A Real Credit to Route 66. --RoadDog
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.
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