Palm Grill Cafe - Atlanta, Illinois
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BruceS
N 40° 15.637 W 089° 13.890
16T E 310237 N 4459072
Historic cafe along Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM1A9J
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2007
Views: 115
Palm Grill Cafe was originally built in 1867. The building went into service as a restaurant in 1934 and continued in that capacity until the late 1960's, serving the locals along with the steady stream of people traveling along Route 66. It also served as the Greyhound bus stop during this period. The building has been vacant for many years but is currently being renovated to house a museum and a functioning cafe again. The Atlanta Public Library District & Museum Board has plans to restore the exterior and interior of the cafe to its 1940s appearance. Included in the restoration of the classic neon sign over the door. The restoration is partially being funded by matching funds from the National Park Service in its Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program.
Americana: Restaurant
Significant Interest: Museum
Milestone or Marker: Other Icon
Web Site Address: [Web Link]
Address of Icon:
110-112 Southwest Arch St.
Atlanta, Illinois
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