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Greetings From Illinois PostcardGreetings From Illinois - Custom original only available at the Rocky Mountain General Store.  Text on back: Greetings From Illinois. In the "Land of Lincoln," visitors find wide diversity from the major metropolitan city of Chicago, to the small farming communities along old Route 66, to its many state parks, where the trees are lush and streams flow freely. Postcard is brand new and in mint condition.

$1.00 Item #:  cs-il102

Russell Soulsby, Route 66 Hall of Fame of Illinois - Text on back: Russell Soulsby. Opened in July of 1926 (4 months before Route 66), Russell & his Father, harry, began as "Soulsby Service" &, for more than 64 years, was a fixture o the Road. At one time, the station sold milk, ice cream, & other items (as well as gas, & repairs). Finally closed down in Nov. of '91-because it did not meet E.P.A. standards, Russell & his sister Ola remain there greeting travelers & fixing T.V.S! Located on old Route 66 in Mount Olive. Postcard is unused and in excellent condition.

 $1.99  Item #:  il-1188

Jackson Street Bridge, Chicago - No text or writing. Vintage postcard is unused and unfortunately not in very good condition, damage to upper left corner.

 

 $1.99  Item #:  il-1018

Abraham Lincoln Statue, Springfield - Text on back: Abraham Lincoln Statue, Springfield, Illinois. Located in front of the Illinois State Capitol, the sculpture is the work of Andrew O'Connor. The monument to the Great Emancipator was dedicated on October 5, 1918, the date of the hundredth anniversary of the first sitting of Illinois' first General Assembly. At the rear of the granite slab which forms a background for the statue, is inscribed Lincoln's eloquent farewell address to Springfield on the occasion of his departure for Washington, to serve his first term as U.S. President. This vintage postcard is unused and in good condition.

 $1.59  Item #:  il-1019

Wesley Foundation Social Center, University of Illinois - No text on back. Vintage linen postcard is unused and in good condition. One cent placeholder for stamp.

 $1.99  Item #:  il-1016

 

Stock Judging Pavillion, University of Illinois - No text on back. Vintage linen postcard is unused and in good condition.

 

 

 $1.99  Item #:  il-1015

Greetings From Vintage Illinois Route 66Greetings From Vintage Illinois Route 66 - Custom original only available at the Rocky Mountain General Store. Text on back: Greetings From Vintage Illinois - Vintage photos: Greetings from Illinois, Illinois Capitol in Springfield, Streid's Restaurant in Bloomington, Gemini Giant in Wilmington. Postcard is brand new and in mint condition.

$1.00 Item #:  cs-il103

Oak Street Beach, Chicago - Text on back: Oak Street Beach. Chicago stretches along the shore of Lake Michigan for 22 miles and is famous for many beautiful sandy beaches. In the background is part of the impressive skyline of the hotel district. This vintage postcard is unused and in good condition.

 $1.99  Item #:  il-1021

Jenny Lind Chapel, Andover, Illinois - Text on back: Jenny Lind Chapel, Andover, Illinois. Vintage postcard is unused and in good condition.

 

 

 

 

$1.00  Item #:  il-1022

M.F. "Cotton" McNabney, Route 66 Hall of Fame of Illinois - Text on back: Cotton McNabney. Cotton worked & owned various cafes on Route 66. One was Circle Brothers in Chenoa. (which is now Steve's Café). From 1949 to 1972 he operated Cotton's Village Inn at 401 N. Main St. in Bloomington. Cotton passed away on April 11, 1992. Postcard is unused and in excellent condition.

 

 $1.99  Item #:  il-1189

Post Office, Chicago - Text on back: A new addition to the skyline, this building reflects modern Chicago. Tons and tons of mail are handled each day efficiently and rapidly. It is locate don Canal Street, between Van Buren and Harrison Streets. Vintage linen postcard is unused and in good condition with very little edge wear.

 $2.99  Item #:  il-1023

The Little Traveler, Geneva, Illinois - Text on back: The Little Traveler, 404 South Third St., Geneva, Ill. 232-4200. Antiques – Fashions – Gifts – Gourmet Foods. Vintage postcard is unused and in good condition.

 

$1.00  Item #:  il-1024

 

 

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