Monthly Archives: November 2011
TruckeeDave on the Lincoln Highway
“TruckeeDave” has two blogs, CorduroyPlanet on Blogger and CorduroyPlanet on Tumblr, where, among other topics, he writes about the Lincoln Highway, especially in California. One of his entries includes a proposal for the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race to … Continue reading
2012 National Lincoln Highway Conference in Canton, Ohio
Two organizations will join forces to showcase Ohio’s portion of America’s first coast-to-coast road next June. The Ohio chapters of the national Lincoln Highway Association and the official Ohio Lincoln Highway Historic Byway are planning to bring over 200 visitors … Continue reading
Founder of Convoy, OH and western end of Lincoln Highway in Ohio commemorated
The gravesite of Robert Nesbitt, founder of the village of Convoy, Ohio, has been recognized as an Ohio Historical Marker. The back of the marker commemorates the western terminus of the Lincoln Highway in Ohio. Nesbitt grave recognized as Ohio … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway photo book meets fundraising goals
Eric and Kass Mencher’s project to publish a photography book on the Lincoln Highway raised just over $2,600, meeting its fundraising goals and allowing them to more fully round out their collection of photographs. Their next steps are to create … Continue reading
Marion, IA shopping center will get a makeover
A shopping center in Marion, Iowa, at the southwest corner of 35th Street and 7th Avenue, will be completely rebuilt and named Lincolnview Square in honor of the Lincoln Highway, although at that point the historic highway is several blocks … Continue reading
Chris Plummer
Chris Plummer, a long-time supporter of the Lincoln Highway and a past president of the Lincoln Highway Association, has passed away. This is a great loss. Our condolences go out to his friends and family. Christopher Plummer, Crandall Funeral Home … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway traveling exhibit in Oswego, IL
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition’s traveling exhibit on the Lincoln Highway is currently in the Village Hall in Oswego, Illinois until the end of December. Valley Briefs: Become bell ringer or learn about Lincoln Highway, The Beacon News (Aurora, Ill.), … Continue reading
“Fogeyisms” along the Lincoln Highway
Fogeyisms, a blog by Terry Wolf of Ohio, has blogged about some of his travels along the Lincoln Highway. Start with the link below, and then click on “Newer Post” at the bottom of the post to view his articles. … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway radiator emblem
The Nebraska History Museum recently acquired a radiator emblem which advertises the Lincoln Highway. A Lincoln Highway Radiator Emblem, Laura Mooney, Nebraska State Historical Society, November 2, 2011
Kearney, NE looking forward to Lincoln Highway centennial
The Kearney Hub is looking forward to the Lincoln Highway’s centennial in 2013, when the city of Kearney, Nebraska hosts the Lincoln Highway Association’s annual conference. Reliving glory days of Lincoln Highway, Kearney (Neb.) Hub, November 1, 2011