Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac

Housed in a historic firehouse, this facility tells the story of the people and places that have been inducted into the hall of fame. The museum displays significant Illinois artifacts from along Route 66. Upstairs is the exhibit “Route 66 - A Photo Journal,” a series of pictures by Michael Campanelli, that captures the true spirit of Route 66. The Life in the 1940s exhibit features four rooms, completely furnished with furniture and knick-knacks from the era. The Titantic exhibit on the second floor of the Pontiac Museum Complex portrays the life and times of the ship, its passengers, and the elegant Edwardian Age. The items on display are contemporaries of those that sank on the famed ship as well as items from the rescue ship. Be sure to also stop into the “Stage Door Canteen” to enjoy some vintage 1940s music. The museum is home of the Bob Waldmire Experience exhibit and Bob’s famous Road Yacht and VW Bus. Painted on the back of the building is the famous gigantic Route 66 shield mural.

Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum
110 West Howard Street
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-4566
http://www.il66assoc.org