Historic Route 66 - Gemini Giant - Wilmington, Illinois, USA.
N 41° 18.624 W 088° 08.321
16T E 404685 N 4573840
The Gemini Giant is a landmark statue on Route 66 at the Eastern approach to Wilmington, Illinois. This Spaceman stands 27 feet tall, located in the parking lot of the Launching Pad Drive-In Restaurant.
Waymark Code: WMKYV5
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2014
Views: 4
The Drive in Launching Pad Restaurant is up for sale. I hope the Gemini Giant, remains the most photographed resident of Wilmington.
"A fiberglass giant is outfitted for space travel, clutching a rocket far too small for his size. The burger-hot dog-ice cream Launching Pad Drive-In has served Route 66 since 1960." Text Source: (
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Address of Icon:
810 E. Baltimore St
Wilmington, Illinois
Program: America's Byways
Website: [Web Link]
Official Name: Historic route 66.
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