Lincoln Logs: Tama Bridge-- Illinois Mural

Some New News About an Old Road'


1. TAMA BRIDGE-- The March 24th 42 N Observations blog had pictures of the famous Lincoln Highway Bridge in Tama, Iowa (with the name spelled out on the sides). The first was taken in the year it was built in 1915 and shows a dirt road. The second is taken this year.

Currently, a US-30 bypass is under construction which will take the bridge off the main road as well as the famous 1937 King Tower Cafe which had a filling station, garage, wrecker service, cafe and 18 cabins.

I'm sure, however, the bypass will eliminate a lot of excessive traffic and make the drive along this stretch of the old Lincoln much more pleasurable.

http://24n.blogspot.com


2. ILLINOIS MURAL-- Channel 13 NBC News in Rockford, Illinois, reported on March 22nd that the new Lincoln Highway mural in Oregon, Illinois, was unveiled. It features striking views of the Rock River and the 48 foot tall Blackhawk statue.

It is one of the 40 planned for the 179 mile Lincoln Highway through the state. Towns they are in are either along the original route or along the Lincoln Highway Corridor, which is the case of the city of Oregon.

These are sponsored by the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway.

Always Something Happening Along the Lincoln. --RoadDog