From the Fall 2011 Lincoln Highway Forum.
I was saddened to learn that the old Lincoln Highway lost one of its really interesting characters, Ron Preston, son of another really interesting person.
He died August 12, 2011, at age 77, following knee surgery.
When he was there, he welcomed visitors to the unique Preston Station on the Lincoln Highway in Belle Plaine, Iowa. This very photographed site has memorabilia in the interior and is covered with historic signs outside. This is all stuff that makes folks like me salivate. Fortunately, I doubt that anything was for sale.
We've driven by and photographed the structure many times and a couple years ago, were able to actually meet him on the Iowa Lincoln Highway Motor Tour. Quite the character.
Always Hate to Lose Those Highway Characters. --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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