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The Mill on 66 in Lincoln, Illinois

The Mill officially opened on July 25, 1929 and was saved from demolition in 2006. The Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County will be hosting the 5th annual Car Show on October 1st, 2011, sponsored by the Lincoln Raislsplitter Antique Auto Club. From 11am - 3pm, there will be great food provided by Doug Board. Also, Great music from Vintage Daze. The afternoon also includes a car show as well as door prizes and 50/50 drawings. We welcome once again the Illinois Corvair Club. Come Celebrate with us!


May 10, 2008 Rt. 66 Assn. of Illinois Work Day at The Mill

SAVE THE MILL!
Join the campaign. We need volunteers and donations. Call 217-732-8687 or e-mail us at info@tourlogancounty.com.

The Mill in Lincoln opened in 1929 under the name of the Blue Mill, on Stringer Avenue.  It’s proprietor was Paul Coddington, who would serve patrons grilled sandwiches at any hour of the day or night.  A Dutch themed building with blue trim, it featured at revolving windmill and waitresses dressed in blue with white aprons.  In 1945, Albert and Blossom Huffman purchased the building, added a barroom and dance hall, and then painted the building barn red.  Over the years, the restaurant became famous for it’s fried schnitzel, originally made of veal, and later of pork.  By the mid 1980’s the Mill had lost most of the Dutch themed interior, and was becoming a museum of rather strange objects, including a mechanical leg protruding from a hole in the ceiling.  The Mill closed in 1996, however the building is still standing in its original location.


Photo courtesy Leigh Henson

RECENT Developments:
A new push has begun to save the original structure of the Mill.  Our press coverage of the event includes the following articles:

Group forms to resurrect The Mill
(Lincoln Courier Article from 10-11-06)
New Hope for Old Mill
(Lincoln Daily News Article from 10-12-06)

Visit Leigh Henson's website for more information on this site!


Route 66 Heritage Association of Logan County

Purpose: Promote and preserve Route 66 sites in Logan County

Activities:

  • Restoration of Logan County Route 66 attractions
  • Brochure promoting Logan County Route 66 attractions
  • Organizing tour of Logan County Route 66 attractions
  • Compilation of Logan County Route 66 stories, photos & memorabilia
  • Plan special events
  • Post info on Route 66 blogs
  • Participate in functions organized by Illinois Route 66 Association and Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project

 
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