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.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Illinois Bicentennial Bucket List, 20 Must-See Oddities-- Part 1
From the August 12, 2018, Chicago Tribune Lori "Bicentennial Bucket List" by Rackl.
Offbeat, quirky and even downright weird.
1. KASKASKIA DRAGON Vandalia, 2024 Progress West Drive. Illinois' second capital. The town's unofficial mascot shoots flames out of its snoot. The fifty-foot long creature is not far from Kaskaskia Supply and Rental, a hardware store owned by Walt Barenfanger.
One of his employees built it about 25 years ago. A local propane distributor bestowed it with fire-breathing capabilities.
But, it will cost you a dollar to buy a token at the liquor store across the street or at the Supply store. The show lasts about ten seconds or so.
I Thought I Thaw A Dragon. --RoadDog
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