The September newsletter arrived from the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition (ILHC) with a report on the completion of the first of 16 Interpretive Gazebos to be constructed along the Illinois Lincoln Highway corridor. There’s also a report on the National Scenic Byways Conference that was held in Denver, and lots else too. Ask to have them emailed to you too at www.drivelincolnhighway.com/.
The Carroll, Iowa, Chamber of Commerce blog reports on three upcoming events that, while not directly Lincoln Highway related, nonetheless have the coast-to-coast road as a focus.
A lecture on Sept. 24 is for business leaders who want to hear how byways can have a positive impact on a community from an identity perspective as well as economically. The free lecture at Santa Maria starts at 7:00 pm, meal at 6:00 pm (reservations required).
Bus tours on Sept. 29 and 30 are also for leaders and business owners who want to see what the tourists see between Grand Junction and Westside: “Seen from the eyes of a New York traveler who knows nothing of Iowa, our history and land is new to them and not boring. With some interpretation sites to point out, we can attract tourists just as Route 66 does in the south.”
Tags: Carroll Iowa, driving old 2-lanes, highway history, Illinois, interpretive gazebos, Lincoln Highway, Scenic Byways
Lincoln Highway News 
September 16, 2009 at 5:32 pm |
Brian,
Thank you so much for your continued support. Things are moving along at a great pace here! Gazebos, murals, visitor guides…oh my!!
Will let you know when more gazebos are done and when more murals are installed.
Thanks, again and I hope all is well with you and yours…
Diane