Page 72 Museum of Route 66 Lincoln Daily News June/July 2026 spoke about a few of the interesting aspects of the statues. He noted that Abe’s feet were old coal shovels. He shared that during the civil war era there was no differential between left and right feet, so both boots are the same on Lincoln’s feet. He also noted that the stove pipe had is made of real stove pipe. The Saturday morning event continued on into the afternoon, with dozens if not hundreds of people coming out to enjoy the first big day for the Museum of Route 66. While the project is still ongoing in many areas, it will be open to the public and visitors are encouraged to come again. As all the pieces come together, it is sure that each new visit will provide a new experience. For more information about the Museum of Route 66 visit their social media pages by searching for Lincoln Illinois Tourism. A new website is also under construction that will feature all the amazing tourist attractions in the city of Lincoln. [Nila Smith]
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