Monthly Archives: July 2008
Franklin Grove, Illinois honors LHA booster
Franklin Grove, Illinois proclaimed Maxine Hullah Day to honor a woman who, among other things, promoted the headquarters of the Lincoln Highway Association. Franklin Grove honors the memory of resident Maxine Hullah, The Ashton (Ill.) Gazette, July 10, 2008
2008 Lincoln Highway Association Awards
At this year’s Association conference, the recipients of the 2008 Lincoln Highway Association awards were announced. 2008 LHA Director — retiring directors Russell Rein Sid Ketchum Marie Malernee Randy Wagner 2008 LHA Conference Chair — Shelly Horne 2008 Conference Planning … Continue reading
No Age Limit: two motorcyclists ride the Lincoln Highway
Bob Chase and Bernard "Buddy" Rosenbaum, in their 70s, are riding their Piaggio MP3 scooters across the country on the Lincoln Highway. They are blogging about their trip at: www.noagelimitpiaggio.us The local press has also been covering their trip: An … Continue reading
The first cross-country drive, 100 years ago
This year marks the centennial of a wealthy Pennsylvanian’s historic, cross-country automobile journey…. The family [of Jacob Murdock] managed to travel from its winter home in Pasadena, Calif., to New York City in a remarkably quick 32 days, 7 hours … Continue reading
The Jefferson Davis Highway in Oregon
A plaque in Oregon commemorates the Jefferson Davis Highway, which was announced just one year after the Lincoln Highway. Rock by the side of the road, The Mail Tribune (Medford, Ore.), July 6, 2008
A salad recipe from the Lincoln Highway Cookbook
A corn and bean salad recipe from the Lincoln Highway Cookbook, sold by the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, is the perfect addition to a summer picnic. Salad is simple; just mix and dress, The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Penna.), July 2, 2008
Yard sale along the Lincoln Highway in Illinois
The Illinois Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association… is hosting its second annual Lincoln Highway Buy-Way, a yard sale in communities across the state, beginning on Friday, Aug. 8 through Saturday Aug. 9. Lincoln Highway yard sale set for Aug. … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway documentary visits Woodbine, Iowa
Rick Sebak and his crew descend on Woodbine to film for their PBS documentary, set to air in October. ‘A Documentary About a Great Road’, Woodbine (Ia.) Twiner, July 2, 2008
Bucyrus, Ohio gets ready for Lincoln Highway yard sale
The Bucyrus Tourism and Visitors’ Bureau will participate in the annual Lincoln Highway Yard Sale on Aug. 7 to 9 with more than 250 miles of sales along the Lincoln Highway, U.S. 30, across Ohio. Tourism bureau plans specials for … Continue reading
Mural to mark Lincoln Highway in Elburn, Illinois
Elburn will be among the first communities to receive an interpretive mural honoring the village’s contributions to the Lincoln Highway. Mural to mark Lincoln Highway in Elburn, The Beacon News (Aurora, Ill.), July 1, 2008