8 Miles Today; Forrest had to put more clothes on this morning (hooded sweatshirt). Even though the temperature was 31 degrees the strong winds from the Northwest made my walk unpleasant. The good thing in my favor was the dry roads. Bad weather is headed towards Michigan from Colorado and Nebraska. With two walking days left in February I hope to walk seven miles each day, weather permitting. My virtual journey of Route 66 has Forrest in the small agricultural town of Williamsville, Illinois (pop 1,500). Williamsville is located on historic Route 66. Williamville is part of Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area. Today about one-quarter mile of the original road still exist on the northern edge of town. In the heyday of Route 66 between the years of 1926 thru 1940 the road passed through the center of town. Many gas stations, motels, eateries sprang up to serve the travelers motoring Route 66. In Williamsville a person can still stop by the Die Cast Auto Sales, relax and enjoy a 25cent soda pop. Here, in this converted 1930's service station, you can see a very large collection of die cast model cars and numerous Coca-Cola collectibles, and many historical Route 66 artifacts. Until tomorrow, God Bless Walk Forrest Walk
Forrest's Virtual Journey of Route 66 began Feb 3, 2012. America's Historic Route 66 officially begins on Adams Street in Chicago IL and winds its way along 2,448 miles thru eight states to terminate at the bluffs in Santa Monica CA overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The highway was established in 1926 and was eventually replaced by the Interstate highway system..."Walk Forrest Walk"
Forrest's Route "66" Experience
Monday, February 27, 2012
Williamsville - A small slice Of Rt 66
8 Miles Today; Forrest had to put more clothes on this morning (hooded sweatshirt). Even though the temperature was 31 degrees the strong winds from the Northwest made my walk unpleasant. The good thing in my favor was the dry roads. Bad weather is headed towards Michigan from Colorado and Nebraska. With two walking days left in February I hope to walk seven miles each day, weather permitting. My virtual journey of Route 66 has Forrest in the small agricultural town of Williamsville, Illinois (pop 1,500). Williamsville is located on historic Route 66. Williamville is part of Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area. Today about one-quarter mile of the original road still exist on the northern edge of town. In the heyday of Route 66 between the years of 1926 thru 1940 the road passed through the center of town. Many gas stations, motels, eateries sprang up to serve the travelers motoring Route 66. In Williamsville a person can still stop by the Die Cast Auto Sales, relax and enjoy a 25cent soda pop. Here, in this converted 1930's service station, you can see a very large collection of die cast model cars and numerous Coca-Cola collectibles, and many historical Route 66 artifacts. Until tomorrow, God Bless Walk Forrest Walk
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