Pontiac

A Bridge to the Past
Learn how streets in small town America were created and helped to forge American history.  Read More

Protecting Travelers - State Police Headquarters
Learn about the history of the State Police and the gun-shaped headquarters in Pontiac Illinois. Read More

Patrolling "Bloody 66"
Follow the stories of the Illinois State Police as they protected the travelers on the "Hard Road" even if it was from themselves. Read More

The Log Cabin Inn
When Route 66 moved many businesses opted to move with it, but some like the Log Cabin Inn were literally picked up and moved.  Find out how this was done and who did it here. Read More

An Underground Crossing
How do you protect school children from having to cross "Bloody 66" to get to school? Learn how Pontiac Illinois did it here. Read More

International
On September 25, 2005, Illinois Route 66 was designated as a National Scenic Byway by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Read More