After looking at the pooch statue, we drove on to Augusta and College avenues to look at the trees primarily. However, the Delta Sigma Phi house where I pledged was located here back in 1970. The duplex (the owners live in the other half) is still there, but not a fraternity anymore.
If a film company ever wants to have a perfect collegiate residential or 1930s neighborhood site, this would be it.
Unfortunately, the trees had mostly passed prime time. This season is not going to go down as the most colorful in northern Illinois.
We then went to the Village Commons Shopping Center on Lucinda across from the dorms. We always stop at the VC Bookstore to see what Huskie items they're selling. I bought an NIU Football Huskie hoodie for $17.
We also saw there is a new sports bar/restaurant there where Rick's used to be located. Rick's was a very popular place to meet and have a soda pop, pizza or sandwich back when we were in school. This was its second location, the first being out on Lincoln Highway near the McDonald's.
Back at the Old Alma mater. --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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