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Cozy Drive In - Print of hand-drawn card from artist Bob Waldmire.  Route 66 was certified in 1926 when the nation adopted a numbered system of cross-country, inter-state roads. Fully paved by 1936, Route 66 became an important and legendary highway, "immortalized" in literature, music and on television.  Gradually "replaced" by huge homogeneous interstates, 66 was decertified in 1985, ceasing to exist "officially."  But well over 80% of the old road is still drivable -- so, travel back in time, and leave the stress behind -- on the interstates... and then, you too will say:  "I still get my kicks on old Route 66!" Postcard is new, unused and in excellent condition.                                   

Onstot's Cooper Shop - Text on back: Interior of Onstot's Cooper Shop, Lincoln's New Salem, Illinois. Henry Otstot, cooper, erected this shop while operating the Rutledge Tavern in 1834. A year later he built his residence to the west and lived there until 1840. Abraham Lincoln and Isaac Onstot, the eldest son, were friends and studied together here by the light of the fire kindled by the cooper's shavings. In 1840 this shop was moved to Petersburg, where Onstot carried on his business for many years. Latter weather-boarding was added on the exterior, larger windows were installed, and it was used as a residence until 1922, when it was purchased by the Old Salem Lincoln League, stripped of its weather-boarding and re-erected on its original site. It is now restored to its former exterior appearance. Lincoln's New Salem Enterprises, Inc. Petersburg, Illinois.

Refectory, Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois:  No text on back. Postcard is very good condition given its age. Postmarked August, 1906, writing on front and back, intact one cent stamp.  Vintage postcard is in good condition.

Chicago Veteran's Hospital - Text on back: Veterans' Administration Research Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. A 516 bed medical and surgical hospital with special facilities for treatment and research in cancer and cardio vascular and other areas. The American Furniture Mart at the right. Built in 1924., this building is the largest in the world devoted to a single industry. It has five miles of corridors and about 690 exhibitions from factories in thirty states. Vintage postcard has writing on back, postmarked 1957 with intact two cent stamp. Good condition, edgewear and slight wrinkle in lower right corner.  

$2.57 Item #:  ilv-1

Chicago Natural History Museum - Text on back: Formerly Field Museum of Natural History. Chicago Natural History Museum (founded in 1893 by Marshall Field) has been located since 1921 at Roosevelt Road and Lake Shore Drive. The building, of Georgia white marble in style of the Ionic order, is 706 feet long, 438 feet wide, and 105 feet high. It has seventeen acres of floor-space, of which twelve acres are exhibition area. Vintage postcard is unused and in good condition.

$2.09 Item #:  ilv-2

Chicago Navy Pier - Located on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, is an interesting and enjoyable experience for visitors and residents of all ages. Postcard is new, unused and in mint condition.

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66 Package Deal - This Route 66 Package Deal includes both the EZ66 Guide For Travelers and the The Route 66 Map Series. The EZ 66 Guide includes up-to-date maps, attractions, tips and games.  The map series includes a packaged set of eight fold-out roadmaps, one for each Route 66 state, providing clear, detailed driving directions. This set will provide you with the basic tools for providing an easier journey on what can sometimes be a confusing piece of pavement.  Ships Priority Mail!